Australian footballer Mary Fowler has returned home to support Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary as he recovers from a severe ankle injury. Cleary, who is currently wheelchair-bound following a broken and dislocated ankle, was pictured with Fowler and friends at their residence, underscoring the couple’s close bond during his rehabilitation.

Images shared on Fowler’s social media on Saturday night showed the pair smiling together, accompanied by Cleary’s dog, Prince. In one photo, Fowler held a sign promoting "Lap it up for Parkinsons - Let’s go horse," highlighting a fundraising effort connected to a Parkinson’s disease campaign.

The post referenced Liam Henry, Cleary’s Panthers teammate, who is undertaking a charity run in support of Parkinson’s Australia. Henry is completing 10 laps around Sydney’s Nepean River as part of the fundraiser. He is set to leave the Panthers next season.

Henry’s initiative is personal; his father-in-law, Gav, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 38 and has since lived with the condition without complaint, according to Henry’s GoFundMe page. The campaign aims to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research and support services.

Cleary’s injury, sustained during recent play, has temporarily sidelined one of the Panthers’ key players, with his recovery drawing support from teammates, family, and significant others like Fowler. The couple’s public display of solidarity highlights the close ties within the Australian sporting community during challenging times.