Lachie Neale appears to have moved on from his high-profile split from wife Jules earlier this year, stepping out publicly with his new girlfriend, Emma Field.
Despite suggestions the relationship might not last, the AFL star looked completely smitten with the glamorous brunette as they arrived at Brisbane Airport on Wednesday.
The pair walked through the terminal hand in hand for the duration of their outing.
Emma, 29, embraced a sporty footy WAG look in a burgundy-and-white Jagger & Stone T-shirt, white jeans and coordinating white sandals.
She wore her dark hair sleek and straight and completed the polished appearance with a full face of heavy makeup.
Lachie, 33, meanwhile, opted for a more relaxed ensemble, pairing baggy tracksuit pants with a black T-shirt, socks and slip-on shoes.
AFL star Lachie Neale held hands with new girlfriend Emma Field as they walked through Brisbane Airport on Wednesday
Emma, 29, channelled a sporty footy WAG style in a burgundy-and-white Jagger & Stone T-shirt, white jeans and matching white sandals
The new Collingwood Magpies recruit was travelling to his new home state of Victoria, although his Brisbane Lions connection remained visible in the form of the club backpack he carried.
Their relationship also appears to be progressing well, with Lachie taking Emma to the Lions’ Club Champion dinner at The Star last month.
The previous year, Lachie attended Brisbane’s best and fairest event with Jules, only weeks before their marriage ended amid an alleged affair with her best friend, Tess Crosley.
A year on, Emma looked delighted as she posted an Instagram photo from the dinner, where she accompanied the footballer in place of his former wife.
Emma made a bold impression at the event, resting a hand on Lachie’s thigh while wearing a revealing, low-cut minidress.
The black halter-neck dress plunged down towards her stomach and featured a short hemline that showed off her legs.
Lachie’s nickname for Emma was also revealed after the brunette shared a series of social media photos documenting their time together.
In one image, Lachie wore his 2026 AFL Grand Final jersey as he warmly embraced Emma while they posed at the MCG.
Lachie, 33, opted for a casual look in baggy tracksuit pants, a black T-shirt, socks and slip-on shoes
Lachie and Emma made their relationship public earlier this year
The new Collingwood Magpies recruit was heading to Victoria, but still showed his Brisbane Lions ties by carrying a backpack from the club
Lachie beamed as he put an arm around Emma, who held onto him and smiled for the cameras.
Another picture showed them from behind as they strolled down a scenic garden path on a bright sunny day, clearly enjoying their time together.
Emma captioned the gallery with some telling words: ‘A very fun couple of weeks.’
Lachie was quick to share his appreciation in the comments, revealing his pet name for his new partner: ‘Effy x.’
The couple have made a series of increasingly public outings as Emma cements her place as the AFL’s hottest new entry in the WAG rankings.
The footballer also had his partner by his side as he arrived back home after the Lions won the 2026 AFL Grand Final.
Lachie and his estranged wife Jules announced their separation in December last year after the former WAG claimed she had been betrayed ‘in the most unimaginable way’.
Their marriage breakdown became the subject of intense public scrutiny amid allegations involving Jules’ former close friend Tess.
The couple appear to be going very strong, with Lachie bringing Emma to the Lions’ Club Champion dinner at The Star last month
Lachie subsequently acknowledged responsibility for the split, but did not provide details about what had occurred.
He stepped down as Brisbane co-captain in January and apologised while accepting the consequences of his behaviour.
The former couple have continued co-parenting their two children, Piper, four, and Freddie, one.
Jules, 36, returned to her hometown of Perth with the children before Christmas and recently purchased a house there.
