The battle to coin a nickname for new couple Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler has begun.
Channel Seven’s Sunrise and Nine’s Today show have combined the NRL superstar and Matildas star’s names to create a nickname for the new ‘supercouple’.
The breakfast shows were discussing Daily Mail ‘s exclusive pictures of the pair putting on a romantic display in Perth, when they revealed possible nicknames for Nathan and Mary.
‘It’s the first time the couple has been seen in such a public display of affection. So now being sort of the n equivalent of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey, we need a name for them,’ Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew said.
Co-host Matt Shirvington added: ‘I’m trying to figure it out. Maybe Marthan or Nathry?’
Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler’s cute celebrity nicknames revealed after sports stars confirm they’re a couple with very romantic display
‘It could be Fleary,’ Edwina then suggested.
Meanwhile, Today hosts Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen also shared their suggestions for the couples new nickname.
‘I’m going with Mcleary,’ Sarah said as Alex admitted: ‘Oh yes I like that one’.
It comes just one day after Mary and a shirtless Nathan were spotted sharing some tender moments in Perth.
Daily Mail exclusively revealed photos of the NRL superstar and his soccer ace girlfriend spending time together before the Matildas’ Olympics qualifying match.
Mary left the team’s hotel on Wednesday morning, grabbed a coffee and met up with Nathan, who flew into the city to support her as she starred in ‘s big win over the Philippines on Sunday.
The pair were seen laying together in the middle of an open park by the water while laughing, hugging, chatting, and drinking from the same water bottle.
Channel Seven ‘s Sunrise and Nine’s Today show have combined the NRL star and Matildas star’s names to create a nickname for the new ‘supercouple’
At one point, Nathan took his shirt off and Mary lay on his chest.
The stars appeared playful as they lay on the grass – tossing empty water bottles in the air and catching them as he threw his arm around her and laughed.
They then held hands briefly as they went back to Cleary’s black SUV, where the couple had a brief chat in the car before he drove away and Fowler walked back to her accommodation.
Fowler declined to comment when Daily Mail asked about the romantic display, saying: ‘Sorry, I just want to get back to my hotel.’
Today hosts Karl Stefanovic, Sarah Abo and Alex Cullen shared their suggestions for the pair’s new nickname. ‘I’m going with Mcleary,’ Sarah said
Nathan, and Mary first sparked romance rumours in August after they were pictured together strolling along the banks of the Nepean River in Penrith in Sydney’s west.
The pair were then seen sharing an ice cream following a promotional event hosted by Adidas, a brand both athletes endorse.
Last Sunday, Nathan was also photographed with two Matildas fans outside Optus Stadium just before the Aussies’ 8-0 victory over the Philippines, with Mary scoring the opening goal.
The NRL star also liked a post Mary put up on Instagram on Monday – the first time he’s taken that step on social media.
Mary posted a series of images from the Matildas’ Olympics qualification matches, which were liked by a host of teammates and fellow athletes, including Nathan.
It comes just one day after Mary and a shirtless Nathan were spotted sharing some tender moments in Perth