“When I first met Mary, I’ll admit—she wasn’t what I had imagined. I had my head completely wrapped up in footy, and I wasn’t looking for anything else. Mary, though, was different. She had this spark about her. She was confident, energetic, and had no problem speaking her mind. At the time, I wasn’t sure how to take that. I was used to routine, structure, discipline—everything footy demanded. But Mary brought this whole new energy into my world.
She challenged me in the best way. She didn’t just nod along or agree to keep the peace. She called me out, pushed me to think differently, and reminded me there’s more to life than game day. I found myself looking forward to her calls more than post-match highlights. The more I got to know her, the more I realised how much I needed someone like her—someone real, someone who kept me grounded.
Now, every win means more because I get to share it with her. She’s become my balance, my biggest supporter, and the spark that lights up everything around me. I didn’t see it coming, but I’m so glad she came into my life.”
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