Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has a new addition in the family, just in time for Christmas.
The AFL superstar, 31, and his wife Jules shared the happy news on Instagram Tuesday morning.
Jules posted a heartwarming photo of their three-year-old daughter Piper Rose cradling her new baby brother at the Mater Mothers’ hospital.
‘Freddie Oliver Neale, you complete our little family,’ the caption read.
The beaming father-of-two grinned from ear-to-ear for his first picture with his son.
‘Welcome to the world Freddie,’ he captioned the candid moment, with a red love heart.
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale and wife Jules have a new addition in the family
Jules posted a heartwarming photo of their three-year-old daughter Piper Rose cradling her new baby brother at the Mater Mothers’ hospital
Lachie’s happy news comes after The Brisbane Lions rebounded from last year’s grand final heartbreak in stunning fashion in September, belting Sydney by 60 points to claim their first AFL premiership in more than two decades.
In an incredible year, the dual Brownlow medallist also earned his fourth All-Australian selection and won his fourth Merrett-Murray Medal this season.
The happy couple announced Jules’ pregnancy in June, with a very sweet gender reveal that featured little Piper holding up the ultrasound photo.
‘And then there were four,’ they said.
‘We cannot wait to meet you little one!
‘Feeling so incredibly blessed to be able to grow this little family. It didn’t come easily but then nothing worth having ever does anyone out there on their own TTC journey, sending you all the love and luck in the world.’
Lachie met Jules when he was 18 years old, but they didn’t start dating until around six years later.
The couple went on to tie the knot in a romantic Perth ceremony in November 2018, before they relocated to Brisbane when Lachie made his move to the Lions.
The Brownlow Medal 2024 played host to families-to-be as AFL WAGs including Jules Neale (with Lachie) debuted their baby bumps on the red carpet
Jules works as a hairstylist in Brisbane’s Soja Studios after selling her business in Perth to move across the country to support Lachie’s AFL career.
The red carpet show-stopper has been by her husband’s side for every Brownlow Medal count since 2017 — except 2021 when she gave birth to their daughter, Piper.
Since first walking the carpet with her then fiance, who was playing for the Fremantle Dockers at the time, Jules has steadily upped the ante in the fashion stakes and is now one of the most highly anticipated WAGs on the night.
When Lachie won his first Brownlow in 2020, he also revealed the huge personal sacrifice his wife had made to support him in selling her Perth salon amid their move.
‘My wife Jules, she’s an amazing human being,’ he shared in his acceptance speech.
‘Not many people probably know but she owned a salon in Perth before we decided to move to Brisbane. She had to sell that to come over here and follow my dreams.
‘She was doing very well for herself over there but she always puts me ahead of herself when she shouldn’t have to.
‘She’s the most selfless person I know and my biggest support, so thank you very much Jules, I love you.’
Jules frequently gives an insight into her relationship with Lachie and their growing family online, with the pair looking as loved-up as ever.
The couple welcomed Piper Rose in September 2021, and have spoken openly about their struggles to conceive their beloved daughter.
Jules is seen by her husband’s side both on and off the pitch, and often graces the red carpet with him, showing off her glamorous sense of style.
The Brownlow Medal recognises the fairest and best player in AFL during the home-and-away season, with Lachie taking home the award in both 2020 and 2023.
He became just the 16th player in VFL/AFL history to win the prestigious award multiple times, with his wife Julie proudly standing by his side after his win.
