New Romance Takes Flight

Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale has been pictured with his rumoured new girlfriend, Emma Field, marking the first public sighting of the couple since his high-profile marriage split . The Brisbane Lions star and Field were seen arriving together at Brisbane Airport on Sunday, appearing relaxed and in great spirits as they collected their luggage and chatted animatedly while sipping matching Boost Juice drinks .

The sighting comes less than a year after Neale's marriage to Jules Neale ended amid allegations of betrayal involving her former best friend . While Neale has maintained a low profile since the scandal, sources confirm he has been telling close friends he is seeing someone special .

The New Couple: Lachie Neale and Emma Field

Neale, 33, kept things casual in Brisbane Lions training colours at the airport, wearing maroon shorts with a long-sleeved club polo and a yellow Lions cap . His rumoured new partner, Emma Field, opted for an all-black ensemble, completing the look with an oversized hoodie and leggings .

The pair appeared comfortable in each other's company as they navigated the terminal, with Neale reportedly waiting for Field to join him after disembarking the plane separately from his teammates . Field works in advertising and has reportedly discussed the possibility of transferring to Melbourne .

Eagle-eyed fans have also noticed Field cheering on Brisbane from the stands at the Gabba during the Lions' Round 20 clash, and she is understood to have travelled to Perth the previous week when the Lions faced West Coast . Adding further fuel to speculation, Neale has been seen liking several of Field's Instagram photographs .

The Collapse of Neale's Marriage

The public emergence of Neale's new romance follows the dramatic breakdown of his marriage to Jules Neale in late 2025. Jules publicly announced their separation in November, stating she had been "betrayed in the most unimaginable way" . The betrayal reportedly involved an affair with Jules' former best friend, Tess Crosley .

Neale subsequently accepted responsibility for the split, stepping down as Brisbane co-captain in January and apologising for his actions . "I have let my family down, and I apologise for my actions, which have hurt those closest to me," he said at the time .

Jules Neale's Fresh Start in Perth

Meanwhile, Jules Neale, 36, has been rebuilding her life in Western Australia. After returning to her hometown of Perth with their two children, Piper, four, and Freddie, one, she recently purchased a heritage-style family home . She shared the milestone on Instagram with the caption: "Hello new home, I can't wait to see what memories we create here" .

Jules has also documented other symbolic steps in moving forward, including laser-removing an 'L' tattoo dedicated to her ex-husband from her wrist . She has emerged as an influencer in her own right, partnering with fashion brands and returning to hairdressing .

What's Next for Neale's Football Future?

The new romance comes amid ongoing speculation about Neale's AFL future. The unrestricted free agent has been linked with a possible move to Collingwood at season's end . Field's reported discussions about a potential transfer to Melbourne have fuelled this speculation .

However, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has expressed confusion about the possibility of Neale leaving the club, noting that a move to Victoria would be "a bit of a head scratcher" given Neale's children are based in Perth . The Lions "definitely want to keep" the star midfielder, who has played 172 games for the club .

Neither Neale nor Field have publicly confirmed their relationship . As the Lions push for another premiership, Neale remains focused on his football, with his personal life and rumoured new relationship continuing to attract significant public interest.