# Mary Fowler Ruled Out of Matildas Friendlies

> Matildas star Mary Fowler misses Germany and Haiti friendlies due to personal circumstances.
- Title: Mary Fowler Ruled Out of Matildas Friendlies · the Guardian
- Summary: Matildas star Mary Fowler misses Germany and Haiti friendlies due to personal circumstances. Mary Fowler is ruled out of Australia's friendly matches against…
- Keywords: mary fowler, matildas, australia, friendlies, germany, haiti, manchester city, leah davidson, charlton, nrl, nathan cleary, sports
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/06/mary-fowler-personal-circumstances-ruled-out-matildas-friendlies
- Author: Australian Associated Press
- Published: 2026-10-06T00:23:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mary fowler, matildas, australia, friendlies, germany, haiti, manchester city, leah davidson, charlton, nrl, nathan cleary, sports
## Mary Fowler ruled out
Mary Fowler has been withdrawn from the October international window due to personal circumstances.

> Mary Fowler has been withdrawn from the October international window due to personal circumstances
## Replacement called
Football Australia confirmed Leah Davidson would replace Fowler in the squad.
## Fowler's absence impact
Fowler's absence is a blow for coach Joe Montemurro ahead of critical friendlies.
## Fowler's form and partner
Fowler has been in terrific form for Manchester City and her partner Nathan Cleary is recovering from surgery.
## Friendlies significance
The games serve as critical preparation for next year's World Cup with Germany and Haiti as key opponents.
## Key takeaway

Mary Fowler is ruled out of Australia's friendly matches against Germany and Haiti due to personal circumstances.