Jules Neale, the wife of Australian Football League star Lachie Neale, has seemingly confirmed the breakdown of their marriage in a candid social media post. The revelation follows swirling rumours about the state of their relationship.
An Emotional Social Media Revelation
Addressing speculation directly, the freelance hair stylist took to her Instagram Stories on Friday with a poignant message. Jules Neale stated she was not "working through" issues but was instead focused on healing after what she described as an unimaginably difficult experience.
"I want to make it very clear that I am not 'working through' anything," she wrote. "I have been... in the most unimaginable way. All I can do now is try to heal and do what's best for my children. Thank you for the love and support."
This post emerged just hours after initial reports, citing a source close to The Herald Sun, suggested the couple were attempting to navigate a "bump" in their relationship, which was labelled a private matter.
Telling Signs on Social Media and Family Life
A closer look at Jules Neale's Instagram activity provided further clues prior to her statement. She is no longer following her AFL star husband on the platform, although his account still follows hers. The last time they appeared together on each other's profiles was in a shared post from November 10, showcasing a holiday at a Perth resort.
Earlier this week, Jules shared a gallery of photos celebrating their son Freddie's first birthday. Notably, the post did not tag or mention Lachie Neale at all. She captioned the images with a heartfelt tribute to her children, writing: "This little man, and his beautiful big sister have taught me what real love, courage, and joy look like."
The couple, who have two children together, were married in November 2018. They relocated to Brisbane when Lachie was traded from Fremantle to the Brisbane Lions. Reports indicate Jules may have recently returned to her home city of Perth.
What Happens Next for the Neale Family?
The future of the relationship remains uncertain following Jules's definitive statement. Lachie Neale, 32, a Brownlow Medal-winning midfielder for the Brisbane Lions, has been featured only sparingly on his wife's social media in recent months.
The family, including their two young children, were last seen together publicly during a holiday on the Gold Coast in November. The Daily Mail has approached both Jules and Lachie Neale for further comment on the situation.
As the news develops, the focus, as stated by Jules herself, appears to be on the wellbeing of their children and her personal journey toward recovery following the split.
