Jules Neale appeared to send a pointed message to her former husband, Lachie Neale, on Saturday after publicly backing his AFL Grand Final opponents, Fremantle.
The 36-year-old mother of two separated from the Brisbane Lions midfielder late last year, following reports that he had been unfaithful with her close friend, Tess Crosley.
On the day of the highly anticipated match, the Perth-born beauty posted an Instagram image showing her embracing Fremantle’s purple-and-white colours.
In a selfie shared to her Stories, Jules beamed while sipping an orange drink beside a friend, with both women wearing Fremantle scarves.
Jules once proudly supported the Lions, particularly after Lachie joined the Brisbane club in 2019 following his six seasons with Fremantle between 2012 and 2018.
But after returning to Perth in the wake of their separation, the former AFL WAG appears to have switched allegiances and resumed her support for her hometown team.
Jules Neale, 36, (right) appeared to take a subtle swipe at ex-husband Lachie Neale on Saturday by revealing her support for his rival club Fremantle at the AFL Grand Final.
The Grand Final post came after Jules attracted attention earlier this month at the Courting Summer 26/27 runway show at Claremont Quarter in Perth.
She made a dramatic entrance at the fashion event, turning heads in a daring ensemble that showcased her evolving personal style.
Jules wore a striking sheer white gown from Australian label Bec + Bridge, with the figure-hugging design highlighting her silhouette.
Her eye-catching appearance quickly became a talking point among guests and members of Perth’s fashion crowd.
Among those watching was fashion figure Pip Edwards, the co-founder of P.E Nation, who hosted the spring/summer showcase.
Pip also made an impression in a glamorous Zimmermann dress as she opened the evening, but appeared especially taken with Jules’ polished look.
The mother-of-two separated from Brisbane Lions player Lachie Neale (second from left) late last year amid reports of an alleged affair with her best friend Tess Crosley (far left).
The pair’s social media interaction continued the following day, when Jules uploaded a series of glamorous photographs and Pip responded with a heart emoji in the comments.
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Since ending her marriage to the AFL star late last year, Jules has focused on reshaping her public image and establishing herself in the fashion and lifestyle space.
After moving back to Perth, she has steadily grown an audience through beauty, wellness and lifestyle posts, attracting followers with her approach to health and everyday routines.
Earlier this year, Jules also appeared to make a veiled reference to her former relationship while beginning her new career as a social media influencer.
In February, she promoted Elle Macpherson’s WelleCo supplements in an Instagram video, using narration that seemed to allude to the upheaval in her personal life.
“I used to be religious about my WelleCo routine. And then I got a little distracted along the way,” Jules said in the clip.
Jules was previously a Lions supporter, cheering on ex-husband Lachie after he got traded to the team in 2019 after playing for Fremantle from 2012 to 2018
‘I stopped showing up for myself the way I used to. But lately, I have been fighting my way back,’ she added.
‘There’s just something really powerful about rebuilding your glow quietly.’
Jules added that she finally feels like herself again.
‘Getting back into my @welleco routine has been such a simple change with a big impact. My mornings feel brighter, my days feel lighter and it feels like I’m choosing myself again,’ she added in the caption.
Jules has moved back to Perth following her split from Lachie, taking their two young children, Piper, four, and Freddie, one, with her.
She and Lachie split in November after she posted to Instagram that the Brisbane Lions star had ‘betrayed [her] in the most unimaginable way’.
Lachie later admitted their split was a result of his actions, after rumours swirled about an affair with Jules’ former friend Tess Crosley.
The footy player did not go into specifics, but admitted the couple had separated.