🚨 “Up to no good?” — Tess Crosley’s mysterious post resurfaces amid AFL star Lachie Neale and Jules Neale’s split, as Lachie is seen clearing out his $2.43M ‘forever home’ ahead of a shocking “new chapter” 😱
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‘I Solemnly Swear I’m Up to No Good’: Tess Crosley’s Cryptic Harry Potter Post Resurfaces Amid Lachie Neale and Jules’ Shock Marriage Breakdown
In a saga that has gripped Australian sports fans and gossip columns alike, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale has confirmed the end of his seven-year marriage to wife Jules, stepping down as co-captain and admitting full responsibility for the breakdown. The 32-year-old dual Brownlow medallist and back-to-back premiership hero fronted the media on January 2, 2026, appearing emotional as he revealed the separation, while paparazzi captured him moving belongings out of the couple’s $2.43 million Brisbane “forever home” just days later.
At the centre of the storm is Tess Crosley, a 29-year-old former Mormon missionary and close friend of the Neales, whose resurfaced Instagram post from August 2025—captioned with the infamous Harry Potter line “I solemnly swear I’m up to no good”—has taken on a chilling new meaning. Lachie himself commented on the post at the time with “Password: Dumbledore,” a playful exchange that now fuels intense speculation.
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The drama erupted in mid-December 2025 when Jules, a freelance hair stylist and mother of two, posted a bombshell Instagram statement denying reports the couple were “working through” issues. “I want to make it very clear that I am not ‘working through’ anything,” she wrote. “I have been betrayed in the most unimaginable way. All I can do now is to heal and do what’s best for my children.”
Jules soon unfollowed Tess on Instagram and left a scathing now-deleted comment on one of her posts featuring grand final celebrations: “Take these down, you idiot, you’re embarrassing yourself.” The post in question showed the two couples—Lachie and Jules alongside Tess and her husband Ben Crosley—posing triumphantly after Brisbane’s 2025 premiership win.
Tess, who has since deleted many photos featuring the Neales (including the controversial grand final and winery posts), initially kept the August 2025 carousel up. It featured the group at Sirromet Winery in Queensland and a Harry Potter light trail, with the mischievous caption that has now gone viral in hindsight.
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The once-close friendship between the couples dates back years, with shared holidays, TikToks, and celebrations. Photos from a November 2025 Gold Coast trip and the grand final aftermath painted a picture of inseparable mates—until it all unravelled.
Lachie, who met Jules as teenagers and married her in 2018 before moving to Brisbane when traded from Fremantle, has refused to address specific rumours. At his January 2 press conference, he said: “While I won’t go into specifics, I can say that I have let my family down and I apologise for my actions that have let down those that are closest to me.” When directly asked if he cheated, he replied: “No, I can’t address those rumours.”
He took “full responsibility” for the split, adding he was “extremely disappointed” in himself and had measures in place to improve. The decision to relinquish co-captaincy—shared with Harris Andrews—was influenced by the personal turmoil, though Neale insisted he remains committed to playing for the Lions in 2026 as they chase a three-peat.
Brisbane Lions CEO Danny Daly supported the move, stating the club had been assisting both Lachie and Jules privately. “Our priority is to always support our people and their families,” he said, urging respect for their privacy.
Jules, meanwhile, has relocated to Western Australia with the couple’s children—daughter Piper, 4, and son Freddie, 1—closer to her family in Perth. She broke her social media silence post-split with an optimistic video of friends crafting 2026 vision boards, captioned: “This is your sign to get the girls together and manifest your 2026 vibes,” set to Natalie Cole’s “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love).”
Reports indicate Jules has been selling household items on Facebook Marketplace, appearing teary-eyed in some sightings, while focusing on healing.
The couple’s five-bedroom Seven Hills home, purchased for $2.43 million in July 2022, was once hailed by Lachie as a potential “forever home” and “little sanctuary” in a 2025 interview. Featuring an open-plan layout, pool, and spacious backyard, it now stands in limbo.
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On January 5, 2026, Lachie was photographed looking downcast as removalists loaded furniture into trucks outside the property. He has since moved into a new Brisbane residence, signalling the start of a “new chapter” as a single father.
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Speculation about Lachie’s future extends beyond his personal life. Out of contract at the end of 2026, whispers suggest a possible return to Western Australia—to Fremantle or West Coast—to be nearer his children.
Tess Crosley, described as softly-spoken and deeply religious, has faced intense scrutiny. A welfare check was conducted at her Brisbane home, with police seizing items (no wrongdoing suggested). Her husband Ben reportedly jetted to Bali for a fitness retreat amid the fallout.
Neither Tess nor Ben has commented publicly, and sources emphasise no formal allegations of wrongdoing have been made against them.
The scandal has dominated headlines, with fans and commentators dissecting old posts for clues. Lachie’s gushing Brownlow speeches praising Jules—“better than a premiership”—now resonate bitterly.
As the dust settles, the focus remains on the wellbeing of Piper and Freddie. Lachie vows to rebuild trust, Jules prioritises healing, and the AFL world watches a beloved figure navigate profound change.
In the words echoing across social media: sometimes, a harmless caption becomes the spark that illuminates a hidden story.
