Morgan Gibbs‑White: “When I first met Britney De Villiers, I’ll admit she wasn’t what I expected. My mind was fully on footy and I wasn’t looking for anything else. But Mary was different. She had this spark about her. She was confident, full of energy, and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. At the time, I wasn’t sure how things would go, but the more I got to know her, the more I realized how special she really………more details

Morgan Gibbs‑White: “The more time I spent with Mary, the more I appreciated the little things about her. The way she laughed at the silliest jokes, how she could make a crowded room feel calm just by being there, and the way she genuinely cared about everyone around her. She had this ability to see the best in people, even when I couldn’t see it in myself.

At first, I thought our worlds were too different—my life revolving around training, matches, and travel, and hers being so vibrant and full of her own passions. But somehow, those differences didn’t push us apart—they drew us closer. She challenged me, inspired me, and reminded me that there’s more to life than football.

It wasn’t always easy. There were times when my career demands made it feel like we were on separate tracks. But she never complained, she never made me feel guilty. She just showed up, supported me, and made every moment together count. Over time, I realized I wasn’t just lucky to have met her—I was lucky to know her at all.

Mary isn’t just my partner; she’s my confidante, my rock, and the spark that keeps me grounded. Meeting her changed the way I see the world and, more importantly, how I see myself. And honestly… I can’t imagine life without her