Hold onto your seats, because the drama surrounding AFL star Lachie Neale just took an even stranger turn. In a move that’s raising more than a few eyebrows, Neale still follows Tess Crosley’s husband, Ben, on Instagram—despite unfollowing his own wife, Jules, and Tess herself. But here’s where it gets controversial: while Lachie has seemingly cut ties with the women involved, he’s kept Ben on his follow list, leaving many to wonder: What’s the message here? And this is the part most people miss—Lachie also still follows Jules’s hairdressing page and hasn’t deleted photos of them together, adding another layer of complexity to this already tangled web.
Let’s break it down. Lachie, the former co-captain of the Brisbane Lions, recently confirmed his split from Jules and stepped down from his leadership role amid allegations of infidelity with Tess, Jules’s former best friend. The affair reportedly lasted around six months, with sources claiming the pair were ‘not discreet’ in public or private. Jules discovered the alleged betrayal when another Brisbane WAG spotted Lachie and Tess in a ‘compromising position’ inside a car—a revelation that’s left fans and followers alike shaking their heads.
Now, here’s where it gets even more intriguing. While Jules has unfollowed Lachie and Tess, she still follows Ben—Tess’s husband. Tess, meanwhile, has unfollowed both Lachie and Jules but remains connected to Ben on social media. However, she’s been photographed multiple times without her wedding ring, sparking speculation about the state of her own marriage. Ben, on the other hand, follows everyone involved, leaving us to question: Is he the peacemaker, or is there more to his silence?
Lachie has publicly apologized for letting his family down, though he’s stopped short of confirming the affair rumors. ‘No, I can’t address those rumors,’ he stated when pressed. Jules, however, hasn’t held back, calling Tess an ‘idiot’ and demanding she remove photos of them together from social media. ‘Take these down, you’re embarrassing yourself,’ Jules commented on a now-deleted photo of the foursome at an AFL event. Is Jules justified in her anger, or is she overstepping? The comments section is already heating up with divided opinions.
Adding to the drama, Lachie has moved out of the family home in Brisbane, while Jules has returned to Perth with their two young children, Piper and Freddie. Tess, a former dental hygienist and practicing Mormon, shares a young son with Ben, whom she married in 2017. Lachie and Jules tied the knot in 2018 after a whirlwind romance, but their fairy tale has since unraveled in the most public way possible.
So, what’s the takeaway here? Is Lachie’s decision to follow Ben a subtle olive branch, or is it a calculated move to maintain some semblance of normalcy? And what does Tess’s ringless finger really mean for her marriage? One thing’s for sure: this story is far from over. What do you think? Is Lachie’s social media behavior a sign of remorse, or is it just another chapter in this messy saga? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
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