Social media is buzzing with questions — Tess Crosley’s Boxing Day posts are raising eyebrows after she shared a run of cryptic, steamy images, but it’s one odd detail that has left followers genuinely stunned.
Now caught in the fallout of Jules and Lachie Neale’s marriage unraveling, the unanswered silence has only fueled speculation.
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“Where Is He?”: Tess Crosley Posts Steamy Boxing Day Snaps Amid Ongoing Drama, Leaving Fans Questioning Her Husband’s Absence
In the midst of one of Australian sport’s most talked-about marriage breakdowns, Tess Crosley has once again captured public attention with a series of sultry Boxing Day photos on Instagram. The former close friend of Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale and his wife Jules Neale shared relaxed, poolside images showcasing her in a skimpy brown bikini and straw cowboy hat, radiating serenity just days after the festive season spotlight intensified on her personal life.
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The posts, captioned simply with a heart emoji on one carousel reading “This 🫶🏻”, featured Crosley reclining by the pool, enjoying the Australian summer sun. While the images exude calm and confidence, followers were quick to notice a glaring omission: her husband, Ben Crosley, was nowhere to be seen. This absence has fueled speculation, with many interpreting it as a cryptic message in the wake of the explosive fallout involving the Neales.
The drama traces back to late December 2025, when Jules Neale, a hairstylist and influencer, publicly addressed rumors of marital troubles with her husband, dual Brownlow Medalist Lachie Neale. In a stark Instagram statement, Jules declared she had been “betrayed in the most unimaginable way” and was focusing on healing for the sake of their two young children, Piper and Freddie. She vehemently denied reports that the couple was “working through” issues, signaling an irreconcilable rift.
Shortly after, screenshots emerged of a now-deleted comment Jules left on an Instagram post by Tess Crosley, demanding she remove photos from the Brisbane Lions’ 2025 grand final celebrations. The post featured jubilant images of the two couples—Lachie, Jules, Tess, and Ben—celebrating the Lions’ premiership win on the MCG field and in the sheds. Jules reportedly wrote, “Take these down, you idiot, you’re embarrassing yourself,” before unfollowing Tess and erasing all traces of Lachie from her own social media.
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The once-inseparable friendships between the Neales and Crosleys had been well-documented online. Photos from a November coastal getaway on the Gold Coast showed the families vacationing together, with bikini-clad Jules and Tess posing on the beach, and candid shots of Lachie and Tess in the holiday rental backyard. Earlier viral content included a June TikTok video where the foursome participated in the “Hope our husbands like each other” trend, ending with Lachie and Ben arm-in-arm.
Tess Crosley, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) who served a mission in Perth, Western Australia, married Ben in 2017. The couple shares a young son and had maintained a relatively low-profile life until thrust into the spotlight. Described as softly-spoken and deeply religious, Tess previously ran a business selling women’s sanitary products but has kept her Instagram public amid the scrutiny, though comments are disabled on key posts.
As Christmas approached, Tess shared cheerful family photos, but again, Ben was conspicuously absent, prompting headlines like “Tess Crosley’s husband not featured in Christmas snaps amid Lachie Neale, Jules Neale marriage drama.” Sources suggest the friendship unraveled when Jules allegedly informed Ben of a “betrayal” involving their partners, though no specific allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Tess or anyone else involved.
On Boxing Day (December 26, 2025), Tess’s steamy snaps continued this pattern of solo appearances, turning off comments likely to avoid backlash. Fans flooded social media with questions: “Where is he?” referring to Ben, whose absence seems increasingly deliberate amid the swirling rumors. Some speculate the posts are a subtle response to the drama, projecting independence and tranquility despite the chaos.
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Meanwhile, Jules has been spotted jetting to Western Australia, posting images of Busselton Jetty with a bandaged heart emoji, hinting at a fresh start in her home state. A moving truck was seen at the Neales’ Brisbane home, and Jules has scrubbed all photos of Lachie dating back over a decade. Lachie, for his part, has remained silent, continuing to follow Jules on social media while focusing on his off-season.
The saga has captivated AFL fans and gossip circles alike, highlighting the pressures of public life for athletes and their circles. Once celebrated as a “power couple” alongside their friends, the Neales’ story now serves as a cautionary tale of how quickly alliances can fracture. Tess Crosley’s cryptic, husband-free posts—especially the provocative Boxing Day series—have only amplified the intrigue, leaving followers stunned and speculating about what comes next.
Neither Tess, Ben, Jules, nor Lachie has commented further on the situation, respecting privacy amid intense media attention. As the new year approaches, all eyes remain on these intertwined lives, wondering if more revelations—or reconciliations—are on the horizon.
