Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale attended the 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony solo on Monday night, with his new girlfriend, Emma Field, not present.
Neale arrived at the event held at Crown Melbourne without Field, who has been publicly accompanying him in recent months. The AFL star, who largely avoided the red carpet, appeared relaxed during the ceremony and sat with his teammates.
Neale, 33, made his relationship with Field, 29, Instagram official earlier this year. He was previously married to Jules Neale, with whom he shares two children. Their split was confirmed in 2025.
Field, who previously lived in Melbourne, has gained attention for her substantial Instagram following, sharing fitness, lifestyle, and travel content. Her relationship with Neale has drawn interest from AFL fans, and she has reportedly attracted attention from casting staff for reality television shows.
Sources indicate that Neale's ex-wife, Jules, is aware of the new relationship and is reportedly unfazed, focusing on her own life in Perth. Lachie and Jules Neale married in late 2018 and separated in December 2025, following reports of an affair. They have two children together.