Lachie Neale was seen with his new girlfriend, Emma Field, in Brisbane on Saturday, shortly after new allegations surfaced regarding his dating life. The pair were photographed at the Make My Day café as Neale faces claims he has been messaging multiple women since his split from ex-wife Jules Neale.
Reports in the Herald Sun suggest Neale had been communicating with Melbourne socialite Mim Hoyle around the same time he began a relationship with Field. Leaked messages allegedly show Neale expressing a desire for more than a casual encounter with Hoyle. A former associate of Hoyle criticized Neale, stating that women can become "collateral damage" in such situations.
These new claims follow an earlier report from the Daily Mail citing a PGA golfer who alleged Neale had recently contacted his sister via direct message. The golfer, Jack Wright, later stated the comment was posted by friends who had accessed his social media account, though he also called Neale a "scumbag." Neale's manager, Tom Petroro, has declined to comment on the reports.
Neale and Field's romance became public last week. Field, who works in advertising on the Gold Coast, has a significant social media following. Reports indicate she has previously attracted interest from casting producers for shows like "Married At First Sight."
Jules Neale is reportedly aware of her ex-husband's new relationship and is focused on her life in Perth with their children, having responded to inquiries with a brief, "Good luck to her."