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Herald Sun
13 hours ago
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- Herald Sun
Mary Fowler reveals family plans with Nathan Cleary as she opens up about struggles of long distance dating, football, NRL news, Penrith Panthers
Matildas forward Mary Fowler has revealed she and Nathan Cleary plan on having several children, adopting and living on a farm when their respective sporting careers draw to an end. The 22-year-old is currently signed to English giant Manchester City, where in two short years she has established herself as one of the stars of the team. But after picking up an ACL injury in April, Fowler has been sidelined, giving her an abundance of time to think long and hard about what her future after football may hold. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. In that time she has come to the conclusion she wants kids and lots of them, and says she is excited by the prospect of eventually moving back to Australia to start a family with the Panthers superstar. The couple first went public with their relationship in January, 2024. 'I really want to have a big family,' Fowler told 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 be able to run wild in the place; be in the mud.' Mary, who hails from Cairns and is one of five siblings herself – Caoimhin, Seamus, Ciara and Louise – said she is after a similarly large family herself. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she revealed. You can watch Mary Fowler open up about her family plans in the player at the top of the page. '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.' However, that dream still appears a while away, with Fowler still having many years of professional football ahead of her if she so desires. And while the 22-year-old admits long distance has been hard on her and Cleary, she ruled out making a move to the A-League to be by his side. 'Long distance sucks – I don't recommend it,' she continued. 'From the get-go with Nathan, it was like 'I'm not going to be playing football in Australia any time soon, if ever'. 'We would really like to be with each other now but it's also kind of nice that we both still focus on our careers, get the most out of them, and then look forward to the time when we are going to be able to be with each other. It helps that we're both busy. 'The hardest part about long distance is when something bad happens and you're not able to be there with the person. 'We both really hate that. The amount of times just having a hug would solve your (problems), but we can't do that. 'We just enjoy having deep conversations. It has just worked for us, having phone calls and quality time on the phone. We have gotten really good at communicating. 'I think we see a lot of positives about being in a long-distance relationship before you transition into being together.' A move to the UK is not out of the question for Cleary, however, with speculation mounting in recent weeks that Cleary may be set to move to the UK at the end of his current Panthers deal to be close to Fowler. Veteran commentator Andrew Voss hinted the 27-year-old may end up being the face of a new franchise if the 'NRL Europe' concept comes into fruition in the near future. 'Nathan has won four premierships, Origin, he's a Test player, World Cup; he has achieved all the things you want to do in a career and I'm saying love might win out here,' Voss said on SEN on Tuesday. 'It's obvious they're in love and how long can that relationship be on the other side of the world when there is a solution?' 'If NRL Europe comes into being and I think it will be announced later in the year with grandiose plans Teams in London and France, they will pick how they want the comp to look. 'I don't know where the money comes from but I think a London marquee signing of Cleary at some stage makes sense. Nathan Cleary ticks a massive box, that gives them the headline they want, they become an A-list couple, I'm talking massive picture here.' Originally published as Mary Fowler reveals family plans with Nathan Cleary as she declares her only dream is to 'be a mum'
News.com.au
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Mary Fowler reveals family plans with Nathan Cleary as she declares her only dream is to ‘be a mum'
Matildas forward Mary Fowler has revealed she and Nathan Cleary plan on having several children, adopting and living on a farm when their respective sporting careers draw to an end. The 22-year-old is currently signed to English giant Manchester City, where in two short years she has established herself as one of the stars of the team. But after picking up an ACL injury in April, Fowler has been sidelined, giving her an abundance of time to think long and hard about what her future after football may hold. In that time she has come to the conclusion she wants kids and lots of them, and says she is excited by the prospect of eventually moving back to Australia to start a family with the Panthers superstar. The couple first went public with their relationship in January, 2024. 'I really want to have a big family,' Fowler told 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 be able to run wild in the place; be in the mud.' Mary, who hails from Cairns and is one of five siblings herself – Caoimhin, Seamus, Ciara and Louise – said she is after a similarly large family herself. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she revealed. You can watch Mary Fowler open up about her family plans in the player at the top of the page. '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.' However, that dream still appears a while away, with Fowler still having many years of professional football ahead of her if she so desires. And while the 22-year-old admits long distance has been hard on her and Cleary, she ruled out making a move to the A-League to be by his side. 'Long distance sucks – I don't recommend it,' she continued. 'From the get-go with Nathan, it was like 'I'm not going to be playing football in Australia any time soon, if ever'. 'We would really like to be with each other now but it's also kind of nice that we both still focus on our careers, get the most out of them, and then look forward to the time when we are going to be able to be with each other. It helps that we're both busy. 'The hardest part about long distance is when something bad happens and you're not able to be there with the person. 'We both really hate that. The amount of times just having a hug would solve your (problems), but we can't do that. 'We just enjoy having deep conversations. It has just worked for us, having phone calls and quality time on the phone. We have gotten really good at communicating. 'I think we see a lot of positives about being in a long-distance relationship before you transition into being together.' A move to the UK is not out of the question for Cleary, however, with speculation mounting in recent weeks that Cleary may be set to move to the UK at the end of his current Panthers deal to be close to Fowler. Veteran commentator Andrew Voss hinted the 27-year-old may end up being the face of a new franchise if the 'NRL Europe' concept comes into fruition in the near future. 'Nathan has won four premierships, Origin, he's a Test player, World Cup; he has achieved all the things you want to do in a career and I'm saying love might win out here,' Voss said on SEN on Tuesday. 'It's obvious they're in love and how long can that relationship be on the other side of the world when there is a solution?' 'If NRL Europe comes into being and I think it will be announced later in the year with grandiose plans Teams in London and France, they will pick how they want the comp to look. 'I don't know where the money comes from but I think a London marquee signing of Cleary at some stage makes sense. Nathan Cleary ticks a massive box, that gives them the headline they want, they become an A-list couple, I'm talking massive picture here.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Mary Fowler reveals baby plans with NRL player Nathan Cleary - as Matildas star looks toward retirement
She's one of Australia's most beloved football stars, but Mary Fowler is already dreaming of trading stadiums for stables. The Matildas forward, 22, has revealed her long-term plans with NRL beau Nathan Cleary - and they include babies, adoption, and a life surrounded by animals on a rural property. Currently recovering from an ACL injury in England, Fowler gave fans an intimate look into her hopes for the future and after retiring from sport during a candid appearance on the Keegan and Company podcast. Despite being more than 17,000km away from home - and with no plans to play in Australia again 'any time soon, if ever' - Fowler says she's already looking ahead to a quieter life with the Penrith Panthers halfback. 'I really want to have a big family,' she 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.' Not content with just a picket fence and a swing set, Mary is thinking big - envisioning a home where her future children can get their hands dirty in the veggie patch, feed farm animals, and 'run wild in the mud.' 'If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream,' she added. Mary, who hails from Cairns and is one of five siblings herself - Caoimhin, Seamus, Ciara and Louise - said she sees a similar-sized family in her own future. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she revealed. '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.' Nathan, 26, is the eldest of four children in the Cleary clan, which includes sisters Indiana and Milaya, and younger brother Jett. But it's not just kids the sports golden couple are planning on welcoming into their future home. Fowler also wants a fully-fledged animal sanctuary – complete with a cow, goats, geese, a pig, and a towering Great Dane. 'I really want to have a whole range of animals,' she said, laughing. 'It's very random and I'm trying to convince Nath that it would be a good idea.' While her vision may seem like a far cry from the world of elite sport and international fame, Fowler insists it's the grounded, wholesome life she's always imagined. '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.' Mary's comments come as she continues her rehab journey after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL she suffered in April – a devastating blow that's kept her sidelined from the pitch. But despite the setback, she's choosing to see it as a pause that's allowed her to reflect on what really matters.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Mary Fowler detail behind bombshell Nathan Cleary exit claim
Nathan Cleary has been increasingly linked with a Panthers exit in recent months, with rumours from an English Super League move to a rugby defection floated. But according to veteran NRL pundit Andrew Voss, the halfback's next move will almost certainly be for love, following Matildas superstar Mary Fowler to the UK where she plays for powerhouse football club Manchester City. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Cleary is contracted to the Panthers until the end of 2027 but Voss believes the time is now for the star halfback to capitalise on the pull of his surname and make the move to the northern hemisphere. 'I'll get a little romantic,' Voss said to his co-host on SEN 1170 Breakfast on Tuesday. 'There is no doubt the young man is in love and his love is on the other side of the world and his love is never coming back to Australia for her sporting career because she can't. 'Nathan has won four premierships, Origin, he's a Test player, World Cup; he has achieved all the things you want to do in a career and I'm saying love might win out here. 'I'm not saying playing union but I can see Cleary playing in the northern hemisphere. 'It's obvious they're in love and how long can that relationship be on the other side of the world when there is a solution?' However, there are two major barriers stopping that move. Firstly Cleary still has two years to run on his Panthers deal after the current season. But much like Penrith's decision to let James Fisher-Harris break his contract for family reasons at the end of last year, it would be a possibility the club would grant his wish to leave especially if it was to follow his heart abroad instead of playing for a rival NRL team or code hopping. The second problem is trickier, and that is the issue that Super League players don't earn anywhere near the money of NRL stars. But as rumours circulate that NRL Europe could soon be a reality, Voss believes Cleary could be playing in England come next year. 'If NRL Europe comes into being and I think it will be announced later in the year with grandiose plans,' he said. 'Teams in London and France, they will pick how they want the comp to look. 'I don't know where the money comes from but I think a London marquee signing of Cleary at some stage makes sense. 'Nathan Cleary ticks a massive box, that gives them the headline they want, they become an A-list couple, I'm talking massive picture here.' Voss' comments come after earlier this year former NRL hardman Mark Carroll urged the halfback to follow his heart. 'The great thing about Cleary is he can have his cake and eat it, too. He doesn't have to quit rugby league to be with the love of his life,' Carroll wrote in his weekly column for The Nightly. 'Cleary's won four premierships with Penrith, landed two Clive Churchill medals and played in three winning State of Origin series with NSW. He's represented Australia in five Tests, helping the Kangaroos to a World Cup victory in 2021. 'He will be part of the revived Kangaroo tour at the end of the year, providing he is fit. At 27, the half-back's legacy in the game is ensured. There's not much more for him to prove. 'I'm sure he and Mary have discussed a move and I hope he does take the leap. It would not only be a great love story, but Cleary's move into uncharted rugby league waters would also capture the hearts of fans in two countries.'
The Australian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Australian
Football: Joe Montemurro to coach Matildas
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is confident he has enough time to turn Australia into a team capable of winning next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup and is optimistic that injured stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler can play prominent roles. After a drawn-out process, Football Australia on Monday finally confirmed Montemurro's appointment, leaving him nine months to find a way to turn the Matildas from a team that fails to live up its surrounding hype into an outfit capable of winning a major tournament. The 54-year-old Melbourne-born mentor – whose previous jobs included title-winning stints as coach of the women's teams of Arsenal, Juventus and most recently Lyon – replaces interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni, whose final game in charge will be Australia's clash with Argentina in Canberra on Monday night. Sermanni was appointed interim boss in September last year soon after the departure of Tony Gustavsson following the Matildas' poor Olympic Games campaign. Joe Montemurro has been named as the Matildas' new coach. Picture:Football Australia interim chief executive Heather Garriock defended her organisation for the length of time it took with its 'global search' to find a full-time replacement for Gustavsson. 'These processes take time, in this case, a little bit more time than we expected,' Garriock said. 'From the very start, Football Australia has been committed to finding the right coach and not the first coach. 'There were many considerations and many moving parts, and I'm glad we have finally got our man, the right man, who will take this team to the next level, I am sure.' Montemurro said being appointed Matildas coach – at least until the 2028 Olympics – was the 'honour of a lifetime', but leaving French outfit Lyon, one of the world's most prominent clubs in women's football, after just one season was 'difficult'. 'Lyon's an amazing club. I had an amazing season there, and obviously the situation was to continue the process, but I assessed a few things,' he said. 'I said to myself, and my wife and family, that this is now an exciting cycle for the Matildas, (with) the Asian Cup, (the 2027) World Cup, (the 2028) Olympic Games, and the opportunity was too good, plus there was something inside of me that was just telling me 'it's time'. 'I had to make a hard decision, a very difficult decision, but I believe the decision is the right one. 'This team means so much to so many Australians, and I'm humbled by the opportunity to help shape its next chapter.' Montemurro, who was scheduled to meet the team in Canberra on Monday afternoon, praised Sermanni for the head start he had given him in getting the Matildas – who haven't won a major tournament since 2010 – ready for the Women's Asian Cup, which starts in March next year in Australia. 'Tom's been able to build a process, give some opportunities to some players, stabilise the situation, and then from there we can bring it forward,' he said. 'It's all set up for me to take over with the staff and bring it to the next level. Is the Asian Cup winnable? Of course it is.' Tom Sermanni's stint as Matildas interim coach will end on Monday night in Canberra following Montemurro's appointment. Picture:And 'winnable' with a squad containing star Chelsea striker Kerr, who hasn't played since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee in January last year, and key playmaker Fowler, who suffered a similar injury in April playing for her club, Manchester City. Montemurro said he would 'map out a process' with Kerr that would include a 'profile' of her 'physical' and 'mental' recovery. 'You can get fit, you can get things right tactically, but then some players go through processes where, you (ask) 'are they mentally prepared for the tournament'?' he said. 'Sam fits into that scenario where we're going to assess and monitor and see where she's at. 'Let's get her fit and right, and then we'll have those discussions from there.' He said Fowler was a 'special player' who was in the 'best environment' at Manchester City to make a full recovery in time for the Women's Asian Cup. 'Hopefully, she'll be right (for the tournament),' Montemurro said. Read related topics: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Marco Monteverde Sports reporter Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world. @marcothejourno Marco Monteverde
