Jules Neale appears to be retaining friendships from her marriage as she navigates her highly publicised divorce from AFL star Lachie Neale. The former WAG, aged 35, was photographed beaming during a Friday night dinner outing in Perth with Andrew Brayshaw, a former Fremantle Dockers teammate of Lachie, and his wife Lizzy.
Socialising with Former Connections
Andrew Brayshaw, who is 26 years old and lived with Lachie and Jules during his inaugural year with the Dockers back in 2018, documented the occasion on his Instagram account. Although Andrew did not appear in the picture himself, the image captured a radiant Jules seated alongside Lizzy and another companion at a Perth restaurant.
The trio seemed thoroughly delighted in each other's company, sharing laughter and holding glasses of white wine as Andrew took the photograph. This social gathering underscores Jules's apparent determination to maintain connections from her past life amid the ongoing marital breakdown.
Subtle Swipes on Social Media
Jules Neale appears to be embracing her new chapter with vigour, frequently utilising social media platforms to convey less-than-subtle messages directed at her ex-husband and former best friend Tess Crosley. On Wednesday, she posted a brief TikTok video depicting herself seated at an al fresco restaurant table, sipping from a glass of white wine.
The video was accompanied by Olivia Dean's track 'Lady Lady', which includes the lyric: 'That lady, lady, she's the man.' Jules concluded the clip with a cheeky wink towards the camera and captioned it with a pointed remark apparently referencing her separation.
She wrote: 'I don't understand how they could do that,' before adding: 'Exactly, what a blessing not to.' This caption suggests she is attempting to frame the divorce as a positive development in her life, despite the underlying turmoil.
Revenge Body and New Ventures
Further signalling her move forward, Jules flaunted what some might term a 'revenge body' in a series of sultry bikini photographs shared on Monday evening. These images coincided with her signing to a new talent agency based in Perth.
One particular mirror selfie showed Jules smiling broadly while wearing a baby blue and black polka dot two-piece swimsuit. Notably, she accessorised with a brown cowboy hat, potentially a subtle reference to similar headwear recently worn by her former best friend Tess in an Instagram post amidst the scandal.
Fallout from the Affair
The collapse of the Neales' marriage has generated significant public attention, particularly following revelations about Lachie's affair with Jules's former best friend, Tess Crosley. In response to the scandal, Lachie Neale stepped aside from his role as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions.
During a press conference, he stated: '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.' This public apology highlights the profound personal and professional repercussions stemming from the affair.
Geographical and Financial Separation
Jules has since returned to Western Australia with the couple's two young children, four-year-old Piper and one-year-old Freddie. Meanwhile, Lachie has established himself in a new bachelor pad located in Brisbane following their separation.
The couple's former marital home, a $2.43 million property in Seven Hills once envisioned as their 'forever home', is now listed on the market. This sale symbolises the definitive end of their shared domestic life and the financial disentanglement typical of high-profile divorces.
Timeline of the Split
The separation first entered the public domain in late December when initial reports suggested the couple were 'working through' marital issues. Jules promptly refuted this characterisation, declaring she had been 'betrayed in the most unimaginable way.'
The scandal intensified as media focus shifted towards Tess Crosley, a former Mormon missionary identified as being central to the marriage's dissolution. This ongoing narrative continues to captivate public interest, blending elements of celebrity, sport, and personal betrayal.
