After spending the last 12 months on the sidelines rehabbing a knee injury, the Matildas star is slowly edging towards an eagerly-awaited return to the pitch.
Fowler and Gorry both score in WSL after sitting out Matildas friendlies
Having sat out the Matildas' friendly matches in Australia, Mary Fowler and Katrina Gorry both hit the back of the net in their Women's Super League games.
Photo shows GettyImages-2188304846Matildas revelation Freier embraces her rapid rise
Sharn Freier was at a concert during the Matildas' dramatic penalty shootout win over France at last year's Women's World Cup. However she has since emerged as an outstanding prospect for the the team.
Photo shows Sharn Freier poses for a selfie with some Matildas fans in Geelong.Matildas score resounding win in Polkinghorne's international farewell
In their final match of the year, the Matildas keep a clean sheet on their way to a thumping 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at Geelong's Kardinia Park.
Photo shows Clare Polkinghorne waves to the crowd after her final Matildas appearance.'You can guarantee she will start the game': 35yo defender to make final Matildas appearance in Geelong
The Matildas will call on legendary centre-back Clare Polkinghorne one last time in Saturday's friendly against Chinese Taipei at Kardinia Park.
Photo shows Clare Polkinghorne claps her hands after a Matildas match.Five quick hits: Two streaks end for the Matildas as unrecognisable side of young stars scores victory
Interim coach Tom Sermanni gives us a glimpse of the future he promised, as two streaks end for the Matildas against Chinese Taipei. Here are five quick hits from the friendly victory at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Photo shows Composite image of Bryleeh Henry, Chloe Logarzo's head clash and Tash Prior in the Matildas' win over Chinese Taipei.'Please, please, please': Matildas star begs to stay on the pitch after head clash in long-awaited return
Chloe Logarzo's first start for the Matildas in more than three years ends after just 25 minutes despite begging not to be subbed off after a head clash with a Taiwanese player.
Photo shows Chloe Logarzo on all fours on the field, being seen to by trainers.Matildas' 17-year streak snapped as three first-timers score in victory over Chinese Taipei
The Matildas concede against Chinese Taipei for the first time since 2007 but win their international friendly at AAMI Park 3-1 thanks to a trio of first-time goal-scorers.
Photo shows Matildas mob Bryleeh Henry after her goal for Australia against Chinese Taipei.Matildas coach says the team hasn't 'planned for the future well enough'
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni says the team is not particularly well-set-up for the future after having such a settled line-up for the past decade.
Photo shows Michelle Heyman high-fives Hayley Raso while playing for the Matildas.Spirited Matildas fall short of physical Brazil in 2-1 friendly defeat
The Matildas have fallen short of a comeback against Brazil in their second international friendly on the Gold Coast, going down 2-1 in a physical encounter.
Photo shows Aline Gomes Amaro and Sham Freier collide as they compete for a headerMatildas fuelled for Brazil by Caitlin Foord's drive for excellence
Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.
Photo shows Matildas forward Caitlin Foord strikes the ball into the net with her left foot as two Brazilian defenders look on.'Let's get on with it': Tears, applause and a stoic attitude to the very end for a Matildas legend
Before the Matildas took to the field against Brazil at Lang Park, Clare Polkinghorne was honoured with an emotional outpouring for love for what was her final game on home soil. But all she wanted to do was play football.
Photo shows Clare Polkinghorne clapsFive quick hits: Brazilian sent off as Matildas lose emotional 'friendly' 3-1 in front of 15th-straight sellout
Australia farewells beloved veteran Clare Polkinghorne in a heated battle against Brazil, falling 3-1 to the reigning Olympic silver medallists. Here are the quick hits from the "friendly" match.
Photo shows A composite image of Clare Polkinghorne, Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy in the Matildas' game against Brazil.Matildas fall to defeat against 10-player Brazil as referee 'bullied' in fractious Lang Park clash
Australia has fallen to a 3-1 defeat in a fractious, high-octane contest against Brazil at Lang Park.
Photo shows Brazil players celebrateMatildas great Polkinghorne ready for Brisbane farewell
Retiring Australian football great Clare Polkinghorne admits her Matildas send-off match won't fully sink in until she steps onto the Lang Park pitch for the final time.
Photo shows Clare Polkinghorne poses for a photo, looking over her shoulder with a gold backdrop'Time to prioritise recovery': Fowler pulls out of Matildas friendlies to focus on physical and mental health
Mary Fowler decides to sit out Australia's matches against Brazil and Chinese Taipei to prioritise her health.
Photo shows Mary Fowler applauds Matildas fansMatildas lock in clashes with USA, Japan and Colombia for next year
The prestigious SheBelieves Cup in the US will pit the Matildas against the hosts, world number four Japan and 21st-ranked Colombia, in what could be the first major test for a new coach.
Photo shows Australia's Steph Catley moves to kick a ball as US player Trinity Rodman defends her at the Paris Olympics.Sam Kerr subjected to homophobic abuse after announcing first child with partner Kristie Mewis
Matildas captain Sam Kerr target of homophobic abuse after revealing she is having a baby with her fiancee Kristie Mewis.
Photo shows Sam Kerr of the Matildas signs the shirt of her partner Kristie Mewis after a matchMatildas superstar Sam Kerr and partner announce pregnancy
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has announced that she and her partner Kristie Mewis are expecting a baby.
Photo shows A soccer player wearing blue and yellow takes a photo with her girlfriend after a matchMatildas' World Cup hero Cortnee Vine takes break from football
The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.
Photo shows A Matildas player looks up as she runs out of a tunnel on to the pitch, while fans lean down to high-five her.Foord fires as Arsenal hammer Juventus
Matildas superstar Caitlin Foord has netted once and made another as Arsenal won 4-0 at Juventus to put one foot in the Women's Champions League quarterfinals.
Photo shows Caitlin Foord hugs Stina Blackstenius