New rumours of Nathan Cleary’s departure from the NRL are spreading amid Matildas partner Mary Fowler’s latest comments on wanting to start a family. Will the Penrith Panthers star move over England to be with her?….
Rumours are swirling around Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary and a potential NRL departure, following recent comments from his partner, Matildas forward Mary Fowler, about wanting to start a family. The couple, who have kept much of their relationship private, have recently drawn increased public interest after Fowler expressed a desire for stability and a future beyond sport — including the prospect of starting a family in the near term.
Cleary, considered one of the NRL’s top playmakers and a key figure in the Panthers’ recent dominance, is currently contracted through 2027. However, speculation is mounting that he may consider a move abroad, potentially to England, to be closer to Fowler, who is based there during the Women’s Super League season.
While neither Cleary nor the Panthers have made any official comment regarding a transfer or sabbatical, insiders suggest the possibility of a short-term stint in Super League or even a code switch. For now, it remains just speculation — but in a sport where personal and professional lives increasingly intersect, Cleary’s next move will be watched closely by fans on both sides of the globe. Whether love influences league, only time will tell.
