Lachie Neale has reportedly moved on following the dramatic collapse of his marriage to estranged wife Jules.
The dual Brownlow medallist, 33, has been romantically linked to glamorous brunette Emma Field, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Neale has largely kept his private life out of the spotlight since the former couple separated late last year, but is understood to have told friends he is now seeing somebody.
Emma was pictured with a female friend in the stands at the Gabba during the Lions’ Round 20 clash.
She is also believed to have travelled to Perth one week earlier, when Brisbane faced the West Coast Eagles.
Further fuelling speculation, eagle-eyed followers have noticed Lachie has liked several of Emma’s glamorous Instagram photographs.
Lachie Neale (right) has reportedly moved on following the dramatic collapse of his marriage to estranged wife Jules (left)
The dual Brownlow medallist, 33, has been romantically linked to glamorous brunette Emma Field, (pictured) according to The Daily Telegraph
Field reportedly works in advertising and is said to have recently discussed the possibility of transferring to Melbourne.
Neither Neale nor Field has publicly confirmed the reported relationship.
The development comes as speculation continues to surround Neale’s own football future.
The unrestricted free agent is reportedly interested in joining Collingwood next season following seven years with Brisbane.
Neale and Jules announced their separation in November after the former WAG claimed she had been betrayed ‘in the most unimaginable way’.
Their marriage breakdown became the subject of intense public scrutiny amid allegations involving Jules’ former close friend Tess Crosley.
Neale subsequently acknowledged that the split was the result of his actions, but did not provide details about what had occurred.
He stepped down as Brisbane co-captain in January and apologised while accepting the consequences of his behaviour.
Neale has largely kept his private life out of the spotlight since the former couple separated late last year, but is understood to have told friends he is now seeing somebody
Emma was pictured with a female friend in the stands at the Gabba during the Lions’ Round 20 clash
She is also believed to have travelled to Perth one week earlier, when Brisbane faced the West Coast Eagles
Despite their painful separation, the former couple have continued co-parenting their two children, Piper, four, and Freddie, one.
Jules, 36, returned to her hometown of Perth with the children before Christmas and initially moved in with her parents.
She recently revealed she had finally found a new property after an extensive search and was looking forward to creating fresh family memories there.
The milestone followed the sale of the former couple’s Brisbane home at auction in February.
Speaking ahead of his 300th AFL match in April, Neale admitted being separated from his children had been difficult and praised Jules for allowing him to visit them in Western Australia.
‘I’m pretty lucky that Jules, their mother, allows me to come and go from Perth,’ he said.
The Lions and coach Chris Fagan have also supported Neale’s need to travel, with the club allowing him to miss training when necessary.
Meanwhile, Jules has been rebuilding her life – and emerging as an influencer in her own right.
Jules, 36, publicly announced her separation from Lachie, 33, in November, after speculation mounted that he had had an affair with their former friend Tess Crosley (left)
The development comes as speculation continues to surround Neale’s own football future
The hairdresser and content creator recently told news.com.au that messages from women who had endured similar upheavals made her feel less alone.
‘It has meant so much to me. Honestly, it’s been really overwhelming… in the best way,’ she said of the public support.
Jules said many of the messages had come from mothers and other women navigating major changes in their lives.
Her burgeoning career creating beauty, wellness and lifestyle content has also given her a renewed sense of purpose while allowing her to put motherhood first.
Jules appeared to make a subtle reference to her marriage breakdown in a sponsored Instagram video shared in February.
Promoting Elle Macpherson’s WelleCo supplements, she told followers she had once been devoted to her wellness routine before becoming ‘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 said.
She concluded the pointed narration by declaring there was something powerful about ‘rebuilding your glow quietly’.
Jules has since said she is entering a more confident phase of her life and has a clearer idea of the future she wants to create.
And while Neale is now reportedly exploring a romance with Field, his estranged wife appears equally determined to begin a new chapter of her own.
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