Jules Neale has delivered a powerful and stylish response to her ex-husband, AFL star Lachie Neale, following the collapse of their marriage due to his affair with her former best friend. The former WAG marked a new chapter by signing with a talent agency in Perth and sharing a series of bold bikini photos, widely interpreted as showcasing her 'revenge body'.
A New Start in Perth with a Pointed Message
On Monday night, Jules Neale took to Instagram to announce her signing with a new agency, accompanied by a carousel of images that left little to the imagination. One striking photo featured her beaming in a baby blue and black polka dot bikini, confidently flaunting her physique. In another, she wore a brown cowboy hat, a move seen by many as a not-so-subtle nod to similar headwear recently sported by Tess Crosley, the woman at the centre of the marital breakdown.
The post included relaxed shots of Jules enjoying drinks with a friend in a spa, as well as a mirror selfie. She also posed in a figure-hugging white tank top and matching floral-embellished mini skirt, signalling a fresh and confident new style.
The Soundtrack of a Scandal: A Taylor Swift Dig
The imagery was only part of the story. Jules layered her message with a pointed musical choice, using the Taylor Swift track 'Father Figure'. The selected lyrics served as a brutal swipe at Lachie: "You want a fight, you found it / I got the place surrounded / You’ll be sleeping with the fishes before you know you’re drowning." Further lines, "Who covered up your scandals? / Mistake my kindness for weakness and find your card cancelled," resonated deeply with the public betrayal she has described.
This post arrives as Jules settles into her new life in Perth with the couple's two young children, four-year-old Piper and one-year-old Freddie. Meanwhile, Lachie has remained in Brisbane, where he was recently photographed shirtless at a low-key housewarming at his new bachelor pad, showing few visible signs of strain.
The Ongoing Fallout from a Public Collapse
The scandal first erupted publicly in late December when reports surfaced of marital issues. Jules swiftly countered any suggestion of reconciliation, stating she had been "betrayed in the most unimaginable way." The situation intensified when attention turned to Tess Crosley, a former Mormon missionary and Jules's ex-best friend.
Lachie, a dual Brownlow medallist and co-captain of the Brisbane Lions, stepped down from his leadership role following the marriage breakdown. At a tense press conference earlier this month, he confirmed the relationship had ended and accepted responsibility, telling reporters, "I have let my family down and I apologise for my actions which have hurt those closest to me." He stopped short of explicitly confirming infidelity.
The couple's $2.43 million forever home in Seven Hills is now believed to be vacant, likely preparing for sale or lease. Jules has received an outpouring of support from high-profile WAGs and influencers, while Lachie's future at the Lions remains a topic of speculation. As an unrestricted free agent from the end of the 2026 season, rumours persist that he may seek a move to Western Australia to be nearer to his children, a possibility Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has said the club would support.
The saga took another turn recently when Tess Crosley's husband broke his silence, refuelling public interest and placing Lachie back under an unforgiving spotlight.
