- Geelong great shared a new snap of the happy couple
- Comes after they were spotted together at Gather Round
- Fans have congratulated the AFL great on finding love again
AFL great Billy Brownless has never looked happier, stepping out in style to celebrate his new partner Crystle Fleur’s birthday.
The Geelong champion posted a rare photo alongside Crystle during a special night at Melbourne’s Crown Towers.
‘Happiest of Birthdays Crystle xx #crowntowers #shes53,’ Brownless wrote, sharing the smiling snap with his fans.
The couple beamed with joy in the picture, clearly enjoying their evening together.
Supporters flooded the comments with birthday wishes and messages of encouragement.
‘Happy birthday Crystle!! You look so happy Bill,’ one fan wrote.
Billy Brownless celebrates his girlfriend Crystle’s birthday at Crown Towers in Melbourne
It comes after the loved-up couple partied with friends at the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide
‘Happiness right there, so happy for you both,’ said another.
Another well-wisher added, ‘Big Happy Birthday Crystle!!…Beautiful couple! Have a ripper night guys.’
‘Happy birthday to your partner, you deserve all this love and happiness Billy,’ another follower posted.
It follows the pair’s recent public appearance at Gather Round in Adelaide, where they were seen celebrating both football and their growing bond.
‘Gather Round was fun. How good were the Cats?’ Brownless posted, showing his trademark enthusiasm for Geelong.
The romance between Brownless, 57, and Crystle first became public knowledge in October last year.
The relationship blossomed shortly after Brownless made headlines for a grand gesture involving another female friend.
Since then, he and Crystle have been inseparable, seen enjoying outings across Melbourne.
Brownless has been living his best life in recent times, bouncing back from heartbreak in his personal life
In February, the pair were spotted strolling hand-in-hand through South Yarra after a casual café date.
A mother-of-three, Crystle’s low-key style and successful career have captured Brownless’ heart.
Brownless, one of Geelong’s most popular players, made his name with 198 AFL games and 441 goals.
Post-retirement, he transitioned into a media career, starring on The Footy Show and radio’s The Rush Hour.
Brownless’ private life hit the headlines in 2016 when his friendship with Garry Lyon was rocked by scandal.
The former best mates fell out after it emerged Lyon was in a relationship with Brownless’ ex-wife, Nicky.
The public split caused deep hurt for Brownless, who spoke openly about his disappointment.
However, in recent years, the pair have moved towards reconciliation.
The families spent Christmas together and, in January, Brownless and Lyon appeared on air together for the first time in years.
In a further sign of healing, Lyon attended the wedding of Brownless’ daughter, Ruby, in Noosa in March 2025.
