AFL player Lachie Neale has reportedly begun a new relationship following the breakdown of his marriage to Jules Neale. The Brisbane Lions player, a dual Brownlow medalist, is understood to have told friends he is seeing someone new, according to The Daily Telegraph. He has been linked to Emma Field, who works in advertising.
Field was seen in the stands at a Brisbane Lions game and is believed to have traveled to Perth when the team played the West Coast Eagles. Followers have noted Neale has liked several of Field's social media photos. Neither Neale nor Field have publicly confirmed the relationship.
Neale and Jules announced their separation in November, following allegations involving Jules' former close friend, Tess Crosley. Neale acknowledged his actions contributed to the split and stepped down as Brisbane co-captain in January, apologizing for his behavior.
Despite the separation, the couple continue to co-parent their two children, Piper, four, and Freddie, one. Jules returned to Perth with the children before Christmas and has since found a new property. The former couple's Brisbane home was sold in February.
Neale has previously spoken about the difficulty of being separated from his children and expressed gratitude to Jules for facilitating visits to Western Australia. The Lions and coach Chris Fagan have supported Neale's need to travel for family reasons.
Meanwhile, Jules has been building her career as an influencer, creating content focused on beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. She has spoken about the support she has received from other women who have experienced similar life changes. Jules has described entering a more confident phase of her life with a clearer vision for her future.