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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mary Fowler dream shattered as Panthers handed huge news about Nathan Cleary
Mary Fowler's dream about starting a big family has been dealt a blow, with reports her boyfriend Nathan Cleary has no interest in quitting the NRL to move overseas. The Penrith Panthers star has consistently been linked with a move to play in Europe to be closer to the Matildas fan favourite, who is based in England and plays for Manchester City. Rumours have been rife for months that Cleary might switch to the English Super League in the near future to be closer to Fowler. And Wallabies legend Tim Horan suggested Cleary was considering a switch to rugby union after hearing whispers that the four-time premiership winner was "quite keen" to leave the NRL for the 15-man game. Another former Wallaby, Morgan Turinui, appeared to add credence to the story by insisting "there is interest on both sides". But veteran sports journalist Andrew Webster revealed on his 'Off the Record' Podcast with Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield, that Cleary's father and coach Ivan, plus manager George Mimis, both dismissed the reports as 'bulls**t'. "I spoke to George Mimis (Cleary's manager) and Ivan Cleary and Ivan told me he'd spoken to Nathan and they both said it's absolute bulls**t," Webster declared. "Nathan had said to Ivan 'there's nothing in it' and Ivan said to me he's been getting text messages and calls about this sort of stuff around Nathan leaving for about six months. "I spoke to Mimis and he says he hasn't had a discussion with any rugby union club, anywhere in the world." Rothfield said he also found the speculation around Cleary's future ridiculous, amid warnings about interest from overseas rugby clubs and suggestions Fowler wanted Cleary to be closer to her in England. "People that are saying that clearly have no idea what Nathan Cleary is about," Webster continued. "They clearly don't understand what a competitor he is and how professional he is. He's not about to go and cash a cheque in French rugby, which is basically a part-time comp in comparison to rugby league. "Everyone thinks that he's going to move over and be closer to Mary Fowler so he's been linked to the English Super League, to Perth, now to French rugby or European rugby. It's all bulls**t. That said though, if I'm (Rugby Australia CEO) Phil Waugh I'm having a crack to get him. He'd be the perfect convert." RELATED: Rival NRL club responds as Craig Bellamy tipped for shock switch Knights urged to backflip on brutal call to part ways Origin hero Door ajar for Reece Walsh as Ponga on cusp of State of Origin ban The latest development around Cleary would appear to put Fowler's dreams of starting a family firmly on the backburner. Fowler and Cleary both have three siblings each and speaking on the 'Keegan and Company' podcast with former NRL player Keegan Hipgrave this week, the Matildas star said she has a burning desire to start "a big family" of her own one day. 'The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot," she said. "We can do the gardening and feed the animals together and to be able to run wild in the place; be in the mud. If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt. I don't know how many I would adopt, it's a long process. But in an ideal world I would like to adopt siblings. I would bring all of them into the home. 'The dream would definitely have a lot of outdoor space because I would love to have lots of animals... I really want to have a whole range of animals. It's very random and I'm trying to convince Nath that it would be a good idea. I really want to get a cow, some little goats, maybe a pig, some geese and I also really want to get a Great Dane.'
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Mary Fowler drops amazing baby plans with Nathan Cleary
Much-loved Australian footballer Mary Fowler wants a big family. In fact, the injured Matildas superstar has shared details of her dream future, which includes lots of kids, a farm, and a 'whole range of animals'. The problem is she needs to convince boyfriend Nathan Cleary that it will be a 'good idea'. 'I want to have a big family,' the 22-year-old said on the Keegan and Company podcast. 'The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot. 'We can do the gardening and feed the animals together and to be able to run wild in the place; be in the mud. Mary Fowler wants to have a big family with Nathan Cleary. Credit: Instagram 'If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream.' Australia's most favourite power couple both come from big families. Fowler is one of five siblings, and Cleary is a big brother to three siblings. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she said. 'I don't know how many I would adopt, it's a long process. But in an ideal world I would like to adopt siblings. I would bring all of them into the home. 'I really want to have a whole range of animals.' The animals include a Great Dane, a cow, 'little goats', geese, and possibly a pig. But she's not sure if Cleary is on the same page. 'I really want to have a whole range of animals, like it's very random, and I'm trying to convince Nath it will be a good idea,' she said. But Cleary has previously admitted that a family with Fowler sounded like a good idea. 'It's obviously tough that we're both pretty stuck into our sport, but we definitely want to in the future,' Clearly said in December. 'I'd love for it to be with Mary, I just think she'd be the best mother. 'It's not a rush at the moment, but definitely post-footy; I would love to have a little family of my own.' Fowler and Cleary first starting dating in August, 2023. Rumours started swirling after they were spotted having an ice-cream together. Cleary was at first reluctant to admit they were an item, but the couple became Instagram official in January, 2024. Fowler — who is in rehab after she was sidelined with an ACL injury that she suffered while playing for Manchester City — also made the interesting admission that the game was a job and she 'genuinely' didn't care about it outside of that. 'Obviously I enjoy playing football but I wouldn't say it's my passion,' Fowler said. 'I play it because there are a lot of things I enjoy about it — I really enjoy travelling, being with my teammates, the people that I've met through football, but if I finished it tomorrow, I probably wouldn't have any regrets. 'I think there's other things outside of football I am more passionate about. Getting injured... in my head I pull myself up at times like 'am I supposed to feel more s*** about this, about what's happened'. 'But I actually don't feel bad about it.'
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Matildas superstar Mary Fowler shares ‘big family' plans with Panthers champion Nathan Cleary
Much-loved Australian footballer Mary Fowler wants a big family. In fact, the injured Matildas superstar has shared details of her dream future, which includes lots of kids, a farm, and a 'whole range of animals'. The problem is she needs to convince boyfriend Nathan Cleary that it will be a 'good idea'. 'I want to have a big family,' the 22-year-old said on the Keegan and Company podcast. 'The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot. 'We can do the gardening and feed the animals together and to be able to run wild in the place; be in the mud. 'If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream.' Australia's most favourite power couple both come from big families. Fowler is one of five siblings, and Cleary is a big brother to three siblings. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she said. 'I don't know how many I would adopt, it's a long process. But in an ideal world I would like to adopt siblings. I would bring all of them into the home. 'I really want to have a whole range of animals.' The animals include a Great Dane, a cow, 'little goats', geese, and possibly a pig. But she's not sure if Cleary is on the same page. 'I really want to have a whole range of animals, like it's very random, and I'm trying to convince Nath it will be a good idea,' she said. But Cleary has previously admitted that a family with Fowler sounded like a good idea. 'It's obviously tough that we're both pretty stuck into our sport, but we definitely want to in the future,' Clearly said in December. 'I'd love for it to be with Mary, I just think she'd be the best mother. 'It's not a rush at the moment, but definitely post-footy; I would love to have a little family of my own.' Fowler and Cleary first starting dating in August, 2023. Rumours started swirling after they were spotted having an ice-cream together. Cleary was at first reluctant to admit they were an item, but the couple became Instagram official in January, 2024.
Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Health
- Sky News AU
'Three kids of my own and adopt': Matildas star Mary Fowler reveals big family plans with her NRL star partner Nathan Cleary
Matildas star Mary Fowler has revealed her big plans to raise a family with adopted children on a farm with her partner, NRL halfback Nathan Cleary. Last month, Fowler spoke about the couple's family plans on the Keegan and Company podcast as she recovers from an ACL injury in England. The 22-year-old's injury, which she sustained while playing for Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final defeat against Manchester United in April, could keep her sidelined for 12 months to undergo surgery. Fowler's break from football has allowed the young athlete to gain some clarity about her future. And she hopes for a quiet life surrounded by farm animals and biological as well as adopted children on a rural property. "I want to have a big family," she said on the podcast. "The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot. "If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream." Fowler is envisioning a property with Cleary where their future children can grow vegetables, feed the animals, and "run wild in the mud." As for what the home itself would look like, the 22-year-old is "not as bothered" and just wants lots of garden space to set up and grow crops. The sports star is one of five children and is perhaps drawing inspiration for her family plans from her siblings' upbringing in Cairns, Queensland. Her mother, Nido, who is from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, and her father, Kevin, of Irish descent, opted not to have a TV at their home. Fowler and her siblings sought other forms of entertainment to pass the time and would often kick a football at Cairns' Trinity Beach after school. Speaking on the podcast, the Matildas star said she is vying for more than just a switch away from screens for her future family of more than three. "I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt," she said. "I don't know how many I would adopt, it's a long process. But in an ideal world I would like to adopt siblings. I would bring all of them into the home. "I really want to have a whole range of animals." Fowler suggested her big ambition to raise livestock is yet to get the tick of approval from Cleary, who she is "trying to convince" to be on board. In December, the Penrith Panthers halfback said starting a family with Fowler is something he definitely envisions. "It's obviously tough that we're both pretty stuck into our sport, but we definitely want to in the future," Clearly told the Keegan and Company podcast. "I'd love for it to be with Mary, I just think she'd be the best mother. "It's not a rush at the moment, but definitely post-footy; I would love to have a little family of my own." Fowler moved to England in 2022 after signing a four-year contract with Manchester City for an estimated six-figure yearly salary, while Cleary is tied to the Panthers until at least the end of 2027. The couple began dating in August 2023 and were first spotted enjoying ice cream together in Sydney. In January, they made their relationship Instagram official. Cleary shared a photo of himself smiling with Mary on the beach, cementing their status as a power couple in the world of Australian sport.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Mary Fowler drops baby revelation as truth emerges about Nathan Cleary 'rumours'
Mary Fowler has opened up on her plans to have a big family one day, while Ivan Cleary has shut down rumours that Nathan is interested in a switch to rugby union. Speaking on the 'Keegan and Company' podcast with former NRL player Keegan Hipgrave this week, Fowler revealed she sees herself having multiple children one day. 'I really want to have a big family,' the Matildas star said. 'The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot. We can do the gardening and feed the animals together and to be able to run wild in the place; be in the mud. If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream.' Fowler and Cleary both come from big families. She has four siblings - Caoimhin, Seamus, Ciara and Louise - while Nathan has brother Jet (also an NRL player) and sisters Indiana and Milaya. Fowler said she wants the same for herself when she starts a family. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she said. 'I don't know how many I would adopt, it's a long process. But in an ideal world I would like to adopt siblings. I would bring all of them into the home. 'The dream would definitely have a lot of outdoor space because I would love to have lots of animals. I'm not as bothered about what the house would look like, I just want to have space for a garden set-up to grow my own crops. I really want to have a whole range of animals. It's very random and I'm trying to convince Nath that it would be a good idea. I really want to get a cow, some little goats, maybe a pig, some geese and I also really want to get a Great Dane.' Whether Fowler and Cleary will get their 'dream' family scenario remains to be seen, and the major sticking point is the fact she's based on the other side of the world in England. Rumours have been rife for months that Cleary might switch to the English Super League in the near future to be closer to Fowler in Manchester. But new rumours emerged last week that a code switch to rugby union could be on the cards. Wallabies great Tim Horan revealed he'd heard it on good authority that Cleary is "very keen" on the move, while Morgan Turinui floated the possibility of Cleary playing the 15-man code in France or England. But NRL journalist Andrew Webster revealed on Tuesday night that Cleary's father Ivan and manager George Mimis have both rejected the claims. When asked if there was any truth to the rumours on SEN radio, Webster replied: "None whatsoever." He added: "People seem to overlook the fact he's under contract with Penrith until the end of 2027, a club he loves dearly and coached by father Ivan. I made some calls on it and Ivan said 'I've been getting these sort of phone calls for six months about Nathan going to rugby union, and it's not right'. "George Mimis said he hasn't had a conversation with anyone involved with a rugby club in any competition anywhere in the world. So that's pretty definitive." RELATED: Family detail as Bellamy tipped for stunning switch to QLD team Nathan Cleary act comes to light after Panthers axe Test player Cleary has previously admitted he'd be interested in playing for the Wallabies one day. Rugby Australia changed the rules in recent years to allow overseas players to represent the Wallabies, meaning Cleary would be eligible for national selection if he was based in England or France. But Webster pointed out that playing European rugby isn't actually the glamorous lifestyle it's made out to be.
