Jules Neale responds with gratitude after she and Tess Crosley break silence on AFL relationship scandal
Jules Neale has spoken out about the betrayal she experienced during her marriage to AFL player Lachie Neale, confirming an affair involving her best friend. Both Jules and the other party involved have shared their perspectives in recent podcast interviews, drawing significant public attention.
Why it matters
The scandal highlights the intersection of professional sports culture, celebrity influence, and public discourse regarding personal relationships.
Jules Neale has revealed she’s in good spirits and “healing” amid a tumultuous week in which both she and Tess Crosley broke their silence on the AFL relationship scandal that unfolded in late 2025. The demise of Jules’ marriage to Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale played out publicly in December after she rejected reports the pair were “working through” relationship issues, declaring she had been “betrayed in the most unimaginable way”. Sharing her truth on Wednesday with the Pretty Sure podcast, the 36-year-old said news of the affair travelled through the tight-knit circle of partners at the Lions, and that it wasn’t a one-time indiscretion. “I guess it was an ongoing, four-month affair with my best friend behind my back,” she said of the betrayal.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in