Ben Crosley Unleashes Fury: “She Had the Nerve to Do It Openly in Front of the Children” – Shocking Details Emerge in Tess Crosley-Lachie Neale Affair Scandal

In a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through Australia’s AFL community and beyond, Ben Crosley has broken his silence on his wife Tess Crosley‘s alleged affair with Brisbane Lions superstar Lachie Neale, exposing what he calls “brazen” behavior that extended shockingly into family settings. The 35-year-old businessman, speaking exclusively to reporters outside his former family home in Camp Hill, Brisbane, on January 19, 2026, confirmed the couple’s separation and dropped explosive claims about Tess’s indiscretions, including flirtatious acts committed “openly in front of the children”—specifically referencing Lachie and Jules Neale’s four-year-old daughter, Piper.

The scandal, which erupted over the 2025 Christmas holidays, has dismantled two marriages and left families reeling. Sources close to the Crosleys and Neales reveal the affair may have spanned up to six months, beginning as innocent neighborly interactions but escalating into a full-blown romance. Tess, 32, a former Mormon missionary turned lifestyle influencer with over 150,000 Instagram followers, and Lachie, 32, the dual Brownlow Medalist and ex-Lions co-captain, were reportedly caught in a compromising position inside a car by another Lions WAG during a team event in November 2025. This sighting prompted Jules Neale, Lachie’s wife of seven years and a popular hairdresser, to confront her husband, leading to their immediate separation.

But Ben’s revelations paint an even darker picture. “She had the nerve to do that openly in front of the children,” Ben stated, his voice laced with bitterness. Insiders elaborate that Tess allegedly engaged in overt flirting with Lachie during group family outings—playdates, barbecues, and even a shared holiday in Noosa—where Piper and the Neales’ one-year-old son, Freddie, were present. One eyewitness described Tess “laughing too loudly at Lachie’s jokes, touching his arm lingeringly, and even sitting unusually close during picnics,” all while Ben and Jules chatted nearby, oblivious at the time. “It was like she didn’t care who saw,” the source said. This “brazen act” before discovery, Ben claims, was the ultimate betrayal, shattering not just marriages but lifelong friendships forged when the couples lived as neighbors in Brisbane’s affluent suburbs.

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Jules, 31, fled to Perth with the children shortly after the confrontation, deleting all traces of Tess and Lachie from her social media. In a heartbreaking Instagram post, she wrote of “unimaginable betrayal” by those she considered “family.” Lachie issued a public apology: “I have let my family down and apologize for my actions,” before stepping down from co-captaincy and moving into a luxury apartment in South Brisbane. The Lions organization has remained tight-lipped, but sources indicate internal turmoil, with teammates divided over the scandal’s impact on team morale ahead of the 2026 season.

Tess, meanwhile, has faced a social media purge of her own, scrubbing posts from the AFL Grand Final celebrations where the two couples posed happily together. Confronted by paparazzi last week, she offered a curt “no comment” while spotted without her wedding ring. Ben, who recently returned from a Bali business trip inspecting property investments, confirmed Tess’s departure from the home: “She does not live here anymore.” Legal experts speculate asset divisions could be contentious, with the Crosleys’ shared business ventures and home valued at over $2 million at stake.

The affair’s brazen nature has ignited public outrage, particularly over the involvement of children. Parenting experts condemn the behavior as “emotionally damaging,” potentially scarring young Piper, who reportedly idolized “Auntie Tess.” Social media is ablaze with #JusticeForJules trending, while some defend Tess as a victim of Lachie’s charm. AFL commentators warn this could tarnish Neale’s legacy, drawing parallels to past scandals like Wayne Carey’s infamous affair.

As investigations into potential code-of-conduct breaches loom for Lachie, Ben’s interview marks a turning point. “The betrayal went far beyond what anyone imagined,” he said, hinting at more revelations. With families scattered—Jules rebuilding in WA, Ben alone in Brisbane—this sordid saga exposes the dark underbelly of fame, friendship