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

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 12 October 2026 at 10:38 am

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

Fowler pulled out of Australia squad for ‘personal reasons’ Attacker is now back in Australia with injured NRL star post-surgery Injured rugby league player Nathan Cleary has expressed deep appreciation to Matildas forward Mary Fowler, his partner who flew to Australia to spend time with him as he recovers from major surgery.

Fowler withdrew from international duty with the Australian national team, who lost 4-2 to Germany in a friendly on Saturday, and has been spending time with Cleary in Sydney.

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

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