🚨“A SECOND SHOCKING PHONE REVEAL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING” 🚨
New, shocking details reveal how Jules Neale found out her husband, AFL star Lachie, had been having an affair with her former best friend Tess Crosley for 5 years 😲
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The explosive scandal rocking the Australian Football League (AFL) world has taken another dramatic turn with fresh revelations about how Jules Neale, the wife of Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale, discovered her husband’s alleged “unimaginable betrayal” involving her former best friend Tess Crosley.

Lachie Neale, a 32-year-old dual Brownlow Medal winner, dual premiership player, and former co-captain of the Brisbane Lions, publicly confirmed the breakdown of his seven-year marriage to Jules in early January 2026. In a press conference, he stepped down from his co-captaincy role, stating: “I have let my family down and I apologise for my actions which have hurt those closest to me. And for that, I am deeply sorry.” He emphasized focusing on rebuilding trust for the sake of their two young children, Piper and Freddie, but declined to directly address rumors of infidelity.

Jules, a 35-year-old Perth-born former hair stylist and social media influencer, first hinted at the turmoil in December 2025 via Instagram, posting that she had been “betrayed in the most unimaginable way.” She has since relocated to Perth with the children, supported by family, while Lachie moved into a separate apartment in Brisbane.

Here are key images from the unfolding scandal, including public appearances and social media moments that fueled speculation:

This photo shows the compromising situation referenced in reports, with Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley allegedly caught together, as shared in media coverage of the discovery.

The bombshell revelation came when another Brisbane Lions WAG (wife or girlfriend of a player) reportedly spotted Lachie and Tess in a compromising position in a car. After internal debate, she consulted another Lions partner’s wife before deciding to inform Jules directly. This second-hand disclosure shattered the marriage, leading to Jules’ immediate decision to leave and prioritize her children’s well-being.

Reports on the affair’s duration vary: some insiders claim it lasted three months, potentially starting just before the 2025 AFL Grand Final, while others suggest up to six months of secrecy. The couples had been close friends, living minutes apart in Brisbane, with the Neales and Crosleys (Tess and her husband Ben) frequently socializing together. Photos from the 2025 Grand Final celebrations — including one showing Tess’s knee leaning toward Lachie — were later demanded removed by Jules, who accused Tess of “embarrassing yourself.”

Here are additional visuals highlighting the social dynamics and fallout:

A group photo from happier times featuring (L-R) Tess Crosley, Lachie Neale, Ben Crosley, and Jules Neale, now central to speculation about the betrayal.

Tess Crosley, 30, an influencer and practicing Mormon, has remained largely silent, responding to reporters with a curt “No comment… thank you, bye, see ya!” She purged much of her Instagram content amid the scandal and was spotted without her wedding ring in recent photos. Her husband Ben has reportedly traveled to Bali with friends, adding to the tension.

The affair’s alleged involvement of Jules’ close friend amplified the shock, turning a private marital issue into AFL’s biggest off-field drama of the season. Speculation has swirled online, including unverified claims about family resemblances and deeper betrayals, though mainstream reports stick to the car incident as the pivotal discovery.

Lachie has faced intense scrutiny, with his leadership role affected and public apologies issued. The Brisbane Lions coach has indicated flexibility if relocation to Perth becomes necessary for family reasons. Meanwhile, Jules has focused on healing, stating in her initial post: “All I can do now is try to heal and do what’s best for my children.”

This “second shocking phone reveal” — the call from the WAG informing Jules — changed everything, transforming rumors into irreversible reality. As both parties navigate separation, custody, and public fallout, the story continues to dominate headlines, highlighting the pressures of high-profile sports marriages and the devastating impact of infidelity within tight-knit circles.

The scandal serves as a stark reminder of how quickly trust can erode, even among those who appear closest. With ongoing media attention and no reconciliation in sight, the Neale-Crosley drama remains one of the most talked-about stories in Australian sports and celebrity circles as of mid-January 2026.