LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a dazzling display of sporting prowess and glittering lights, Nathan Cleary, the talented halfback for the Panthers, made a solitary appearance at the GQ Awards.
As he collected the prestigious sportsman of the year award, he braced himself for the inevitable question that hung in the air like a high ball.
But when asked about his relationship with the talented Matildas star Mary Fowler, Cleary found himself in unfamiliar territory, like a player caught off-guard by an unexpected tackle.
The blossoming romance between Cleary and Fowler has captivated the Australian sporting arena, becoming as iconic as a classic Rugby League grand final.
Despite their undeniable chemistry, distance has posed a formidable opponent, with Fowler jetting off to play for Manchester City while Cleary embarked on a city that never sleeps adventure in New York.
As they navigate the highs and lows of their respective careers, time will tell if this golden couple can score a try against the odds and defy the challenges that lie ahead.