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The Neales lived just minutes away from the woman at the centre of their marriage breakdown.

AFLCommentsFascinating twist in Jules and Lachie Neale’s marriage saga

The crucial new detail has emerged just hours after Lions coach Chris Fagan says Lachie Neale has his ‘blessing’ to return to Perth at the end of this year when his contract runs out.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Former St Kilda great Lenny Hayes has been named the club's general manager of football. (Stefan Postles/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSaints appoint club great to key football role

St Kilda have charged Saints great Lenny Hayes with a key role alongside coach Ross Lyon in attempting to deliver the AFL club success.

Anna Harrington

Keidean Coleman is long overdue a change of luck in 2026. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumThe forgotten Lion coach backs to shine

Brisbane are chasing a three-peat and coach Chris Fagan believes Keidean Coleman and other players who missed out on flags through injury can be pivotal.

Anna Harrington

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says Lachie Neale would have his blessing to return to Perth after this season following the breakdown of his marriage. 

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumNeale given Lions coach’s ‘blessing’ to return to Perth

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says Lachie Neale would have his blessing to return to Perth following the breakdown of his marriage, as the dual Brownlow Medallist returned to training.

Samantha Rogers

HarrisAndrews, coach Chris Fagan and LachieNeale hold the 2025 AFL premiership cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLions coach unsure where Neale's long-term future lies

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan won't stand in the way of Lachie Neale if the former co-captain chooses to depart at season's end.

Anna Harrington

Injury-plagued West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo concedes his days of playing exclusively as an inside midfielder are probably over.

AFLCommentsPremiumWest Coast veteran Yeo reveals role shift for 2026

Injury-plagued West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo concedes his days of playing exclusively as an inside midfielder are probably over with him likely to spend time either back or forward in 2026.

Rourke Walsh

An exchange of comments between Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley on an old social media post has raised eyebrows in light of the Brisbane player’s marriage breakdown. 

AFLComments‘Up to no good’: Tess Crosley’s caption on photo with Neale

An exchange of comments between Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley on an old social media post has raised eyebrows in light of the Brisbane player’s marriage breakdown. 

Chloe Maher

TV personality Lynette Bolton has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

CANCER BATTLECommentsAFL champ’s famous wife rocked by Christmas cancer battle

‘It’s aggressive and it’s quick growing.’

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Jules Neale makes first post since shock split with AFL star husband.

LACHIE NEALE SPLITVideoJules Neale breaks her silence after confirming split from AFL star husband

The mum-of-two is looking to the future as the pair go their separate ways.

Sarah Keszler

Shane Warne, Wayne Carey and now Lachie Neale were all at the top of their careers when scandals unfolded.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumInside the price of shame: AFL star facing hit to earnings

In the space of four months Lachie Neale has gone from dual-premiership captain and Brownlow medallist to a man whose reputation and integrity is in question and the impact could be felt well beyond the field.

Fraser Williams and Oliver Lane

Monique Bessen is a self-described “footy nuffy”.

AFLWPremiumExcited Fremantle draftee is a self-proclaimed footy nuffy

Fremantle draftee Monique Bessen is a hardcore footy fan who happily calls herself a nuffy amid her passion for the sport and love for being involved in every single aspect of the game.

Craig O'Donoghue

Phoenix Spicer during his playing time with the Kangaroos. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFormer AFL player Phoenix Spicer dead at 23

North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have expressed their condolences following the death of former AFL player Phoenix Spicer.

Justin Chadwick

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News‘Extremely sad’: Ex-AFL player dead at 23

The former North Melbourne player is remembered for being a “beautiful, loyal and strong” person.

Alexandra Feiam

Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer has died aged 23.

AFLCommentsFormer AFL player dies suddenly aged 23

He is being remembered as a ‘beautiful, loyal and strong’ man.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Harley Reid and Murphy Reid will be looking to lead their clubs forward in 2026.

AFLCommentsPremiumINSIDE STORY: The Reids leading WA clubs into a new era

Fremantle and West Coast have little in common right now except for one of the most exciting things about watching them play is a Victorian with the last name Reid.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Neale has confirmed the breakdown of his marriage to wife Jules.

AFLComments‘We’ll work that out’: Neale’s football future in question

After confirming the breakdown of his marriage to his Perth-raised wife Jules, Lachie Neale says he has not “really considered” his football future beyond the expiry of his Brisbane contract in 2026.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale’s family drama could de-rail the Lions.

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How Neale drama could destroy Lions’ three-peat dream

Brisbane will be crossing their fingers that Lachie Neale’s extremely public marriage problems don’t ruin their premiership dreams, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale has stood down as Brisbane captain after his off-field turmoil.

AFLNeale apologises for his actions amid marriage breakdown

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has broken his silence and confirmed reports of his marriage breaking down as he stood down as co-captain of the reigning premiers. Here’s what he had to say.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale's days leading Brisbane are officially over as the AFL superstar mulls his next steps. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'I let my family down': Neale's Lions future clouded

Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.

Oliver Caffrey

Lachie Neale has stepped down as Brisbane Lions co-captain after leading the team to back-to-back premierships with Harris Andrews.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Lachie Neale makes major move amid marriage breakdown

The Lions star will step down from his position just months after winning back-to-back premierships.

Mitch Cleary

Caleb Serong marries Chloe Fremantle Dockers

AFLCommentsSerong rings in the new year by tying the knot

Fremantle star Caleb Serong’s year has ended on the highest of highs after he tied the knot with his long-time partner in a gorgeous ceremony.

Ben Smith

Eagles forward Tyler Brockman was allegedly involved in a brawl in Geraldton.

AFL PremiumAFL Integrity Unit aware of alleged Brockman street fight

The AFL is refusing to say whether or not they are conducting their own investigation into a West Coast player’s alleged shirtless street fight. 

Jackson Barrett

Lachie and Jules Neale are packing up their family home in Queensland amid a painful marriage breakdown.

EntertainmentCommentsJules Neale spotted in tears during family home move

Friends were seen helping load a trailer at the inner east Brisbane home on Tuesday morning amid marriage woes between Lachie and Jules Neale.

Troy de Ruyter

West Coast Eagles player Tyler Brockman has allegedly been involved in an incident.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Tyler Brockman under investigation for alleged street brawl

West Coast is probing a violent street fight allegedly involving footballer Tyler Brockman, in an incident that has left one man in hospital — and could jeopardise the player’s prospects with the club. 

Rebecca Petroska 7 News