PHOTO: Lachie and Jules Neale. AZAT TV
🚨 Key Points: The AFL Drama Explained (Fast Read)
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🏉 AFL co-captain Lachie Neale publicly admitted to letting his family down
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💔 Wife Jules Neale accused a former friend of “ultimate betrayal”
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📣 Neale stepped down as Brisbane Lions co-captain
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🏠 The couple’s $2.43m ‘forever home’ is now likely to be sold or restructured
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📱 Social media posts and public statements fuelled national attention
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⚖️ No allegations of illegality; no suggestion of wrongdoing by third parties
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🏠 From ‘Forever Home’ to Property Uncertainty
It was meant to be the long-term family base for one of the AFL’s most respected players.
But following confirmation of his split from wife Jules, Lachie Neale may soon part ways with the sprawling $2.43 million Brisbane home he once described as his “forever home”.
The five-bedroom, two-storey property sits in the leafy inner-east suburb of Seven Hills and was purchased by Neale at auction in 2022, after he banked a reported $1 million profit from selling a nearby Coorparoo home the same year.
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale confirmed his split from his wife, Jules, on Friday. Pictured: The former couple seen in happier times
🏡 Inside the $2.43m Brisbane Home
The modern family residence includes:
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🛏️ Five bedrooms
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🛁 Three bathrooms
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🏊 Swimming pool
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🌿 Alfresco entertaining deck and BBQ patio
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🌬️ Open-plan living with soaring ceilings and louvred windows
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🌅 Master suite with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and private balcony
Neale previously told the Courier Mail in 2025:
“I love this space.”
For now, no formal announcement has been made about whether the property will be sold, retained, or restructured following the separation.
The AFL star may soon be parting ways with the former couple’s $2.43million property in Brisbane’s Seven Hills which he was once declared ‘a forever home’. (Pictured)
💔 The Marriage Breakdown Goes Public
The separation became public on Friday when Neale appeared visibly emotional while confirming the marriage was over during a press conference in Queensland.
The fallout escalated after Jules Neale spoke out publicly for the first time, sharing a cryptic Instagram post just hours after her husband’s announcement.
The video showed a group of women around a table covered in vision boards and affirmations, including messages such as:
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“The love I deserve is on its way to me”
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“I am stepping into the most successful decade of my life”
She captioned the post:
“This is your sign to get the girls together and manifest your 2026 vibes.”
🗣️ ‘I Let My Family Down’: Neale Steps Aside
In a statement to reporters, Neale said he would step down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions, acknowledging personal failings.
“While I will not go into specifics, I can say that I have let my family down and I apologise for my actions, which have hurt those closest to me. And for that, I am deeply sorry.”
The admission marked a dramatic shift for the dual Brownlow Medallist, long regarded as one of the AFL’s most professional leaders.
📱 Social Media, Allegations and Fallout
In December, Jules publicly alleged she had been “betrayed in the most unimaginable way” and denied reports she was “working through” issues in her marriage.
She also posted — and later deleted — comments directed at former friend Tess Crosley regarding Brisbane Lions grand final celebration photos.
⚠️ There is no suggestion that Crosley has done anything improper, and no legal wrongdoing has been alleged.
🏘️ What Happens Next to the ‘Forever Home’?
With the couple sharing two young children, property decisions may take time. However, high-profile separations involving elite athletes often lead to:
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🔑 Sale of the family home
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🔄 One partner buying out the other
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🧾 Trust or ownership restructuring
Given Brisbane’s still-strong prestige market, the Seven Hills property could attract significant buyer interest if listed.
⚖️ Reputation, Leadership and Legacy
For Neale, the episode represents one of the most confronting chapters of his career — blending personal collapse with professional consequence.
For the AFL, it’s another reminder that leadership roles extend far beyond the boundary line.
And for the Brisbane property market, the possible listing of a $2.43m “forever home” adds a high-profile twist to an already emotional story.
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL