Jules Neale has shared a bittersweet social media update just days after speaking out about her marriage breakdown.
The Perth-born hairstylist, who married AFL star Lachie Neale, 32, in 2018, shared her first update since sensationally responding to reports her relationship was over.
On Tuesday, the mother-of-two posted a photo to her 60k Instagram followers that showed she was spending time in Busselton, WA.
Lachie Neale and Jules Neale are seen at the 2025 Brownlow Medal in September. (via Getty Images)
To the left of the image, one emoji spoke volumes.
It was a heart with a bandage across, often used to indicate the process of healing or recovery.
It’s not known if Jules is staying in Perth in future, but it appears as if she’s staying away from the couple’s family home in Brisbane over the Christmas period.
Rumours first emerged of a marriage breakdown when it was spotted that Jules had wiped photos of Lachie, who is co-captain of the Brisbane Lions, from her Instagram account.
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On Tuesday, the mother-of-two posted a photo to her 60k Instagram followers that showed she was spending time in Busselton, WA. (Instagram/@jules_neale)
A report later emerged that the pair were “working through” private issues, a claim that Jules directly responded to in a statement.
“I want to make it very clear that I am not ‘working through’ anything,” she wrote.
“I have been betrayed in the most unimaginable way. All I can do now is try to heal and do what’s best for my children.”
She concluded her post, writing: “Thank you for the love and support”.
Jules shared this statement online after rumours of a marriage breakdown emerged online. (Instagram/ @jules_neale)
Lachie is still following Jules and she still appears on his account.
Nine.com.au contacted Jules and Lachie at the time the claims emerged. 
Jules and Lachie, a Brownlow Medallist, share two kids, their youngest Freddie, one, and a daughter Piper, aged four.
Lachie is pictured with Jules after winning the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025. (via Getty Images)
Jules Neale posted a series of snaps to celebrate her son’s first birthday. Lachie did not feature in them. (Instagram/ @jules_neale)
Earlier this month, Jules celebrated her son Freddie’s first birthday, sharing a series of photos from the celebrations to her Instagram.
Lachie did not feature in any of the first birthday photos and she didn’t mention him in her caption.
”Turning 1 today. This little man, and his beautiful big sister have taught me what real love, courage and joy look like,” she captioned the post.
“You’re the sweetest soul Freddie bear, thank you for choosing me, for holding me up without even knowing it. I’m so lucky to be your mumma and I love you beyond words.”
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