Mary Fowler confirms romance with Nathan Cleary, goes Instagram official

Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler spent the better part of six months trying to keep a lid on their budding relationship, but after a stunning Instagram debut earlier this week, it appears the pair have hit the ground running.

Professional sport’s newest power couple was rarely seen in photographs together and typically made blushing denials when asked about the relationship rumours.

But the Panthers halfback finally caved on Wednesday and posted a hilarious Instagram post, captioned “That’s life” with an ice cream emoji — a reference to when rumours first started swirling after a reported date spent sharing ice cream.

Now, the Matildas star has responded with a cheeky confirmation of her own.

Fowler shared an Instagram carousel on Friday, slyly sliding in a picture of herself and Cleary in fourth place.

“Slide 3,” she captioned the post, referencing the third pic, a quote that read: “But the most beautiful things in life are not just things.

“They’re people, and places, memories and pictures.

“They’re feelings and moments and smiles and laughter.”

Other photos in the post included one of Fowler getting coffee and one of her picking out an outfit in a changing room.

Fans went wild for the debut, which racked up thousands of likes and hundreds of comments in less than an hour.

“So nice of you to take a photo with a fan,” one joked.

“You and Nathan are my Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce,” wrote another.

“Or slide 4,” noted a third, adding the eyes emoji.

A fourth added: “Finally!!!!”

Last month, Fowler and Cleary were getting in some bonding time during the festive season and became the talk of the sporting world with their unexpected romance.

They were snapped sharing a kiss at Sydney Airport and an Aussie couple hadn’t