Jules Neale Dons Rival Team Colors at AFL Grand Final

Jules Neale, 36, has publicly displayed her support for the Fremantle Dockers, the rival team of her ex-husband Lachie Neale, at the recent AFL Grand Final. This move comes after her split from the Brisbane Lions player late last year.

Neale, originally from Perth, shared an image on Instagram showcasing her in Fremantle's purple and white colors. She was pictured with a friend, both wearing Fremantle scarves and enjoying a drink, with Neale smiling in a selfie. This public endorsement marks a departure from her previous stance, as she had previously supported Lachie after he was traded to the Brisbane Lions in 2019. She had also cheered for him during his tenure with Fremantle from 2012 to 2018.

Following her separation from Lachie, Jules Neale has returned to Perth and appears to have reconnected with her hometown team. Her public appearance at the AFL Grand Final in support of Fremantle is seen by some as a subtle statement following the couple's split, which was reportedly fueled by rumors of an affair between Lachie Neale and Jules's former friend, Tess Crosley.

In February, Neale made a veiled reference to her past relationship while promoting health supplements, stating, 'I used to be religious about my WelleCo routine. And then I got a little distracted along the way. I stopped showing up for myself the way I used to. But lately, I have been fighting my way back.' She added that she felt she was 'choosing [herself] again.'

Jules Neale has been actively reinventing herself as an influencer since her split from the AFL star. She shares content related to beauty, lifestyle, and wellness, and has gained a significant following since returning to Perth with their two young children, Piper, four, and Freddie, one. The couple's separation was confirmed in November after Jules posted on Instagram about feeling 'betrayed in the most unimaginable way.' Lachie Neale later acknowledged his actions contributed to the couple's separation.