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Tess Crosley addresses Lachie and Jules Neale marriage scandal for first time with brief statement

The woman at the centre of Lachie and Jules Neale’s public marriage breakdown has taken to social media for the first time since the ordeal, sharing a brief statement.

Kellie Balaam
The Nightly
Tess Crosley has kept quiet on social media since it came to light in December that Lachie Neale allegedly had an affair with his wife’s best friend.
Tess Crosley has kept quiet on social media since it came to light in December that Lachie Neale allegedly had an affair with his wife’s best friend. Credit: Instagram, @tesscrosley

The woman at the centre of Lachie and Jules Neale’s public marriage breakdown has taken to social media for the first time since the ordeal, sharing a brief statement.

Tess Crosley has kept quiet on social media since it came to light in December that the Brisbane Lions player allegedly had an affair with his wife’s best friend.

Crosley took to Instagram to share a photo of her on a boat with the caption “There is always another story, there is more than meets the eye”.

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It’s her first post in three weeks and comments from her more than 37,000 followers have been disabled.

It comes after the 30-year-old was spotted back at her home in Brisbane on Tuesday after her husband Ben told media last month she had moved out.

Crosley was photographed leaving her Brisbane home on Tuesday and was all smiles as she walked out of the garage and hopped into a black car.

Patient paparazzi snapped her wearing a black active wear set, khaki cap and Louis Vuitton shoulder bag. Her long black hair was swept up into a ponytail, and she accessorised with silver earrings.

She was first spotted at the home following the drama on January 20.

Crosley made headlines in December after Jules shot down rumours she was working through marriage issues, instead revealing she had been “betrayed in the most unimaginable way”.

It’s believed the “betrayal” Jules was referring to is an alleged affair between her close friend Crosley and the Brisbane Lions player.

Tess Crosley with Lachie Neale, her husband Ben and Jules Neale after the Brisbane Lions grand final win.
Tess Crosley with Lachie Neale, her husband Ben and Jules Neale after the Brisbane Lions grand final win. Credit: Katherine Kraayvanger/Instagram

Lachie has not confirmed infidelity but did say, “I have let my family down, and I apologise for my actions that have let down those that are closest to me”.

Following the public scandal, Jules moved back to Perth with her two young kids and has been updating her social media with happy photos of outings and adventures with family and friends.

Lachie has also been spending time in WA and on Monday posted photos with himself and his children to his Instagram Story.

One photo was a selfie with Piper and Freddie and another one showed his daughter getting ready for her first day of school.

Jules also posted a similar photo of herself and her four-year-old Piper with the caption, “Big girls first day of kindy”.

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