Football fans in Queensland and Victoria will miss out on seeing Mary Fowler in coming friendlies against Brazil and Taiwan after the Matildas forward withdrew from the Australian squad citing mental and physical fatigue.

Matildas star Mary Fowler has opted not to play for the Matildas in the upcoming fixtures against Brazil and Chinese Taipei to take a break from the game. The 21-year-old has become the marquee player in the Australian squad with Sam Kerr's injury issues elevating the Manchester City forward into that position.

Mary Fowler has withdrawn from the Matildas with Football Australia saying the star player needs to take time away to mentally recover.