‘So so grateful’: Nathan Cleary confirms reason behind Mary Fowler’s Matildas absence

Injured rugby league player Nathan Cleary has confirmed that his partner, Matildas forward Mary Fowler, recently pulled out of the Australia squad for personal reasons to support him following his surgery.

Cleary expressed deep appreciation for Fowler flying back to Australia to spend time with him during his recovery period, shedding light on the reasons behind her absence from the national team.