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Mary Fowler is skipping the Matildas' upcoming friendlies to prioritise her physical and mental health and teammate Tameka Yallop supports the decision.

Mary Fowler's break from the Matildas reflects the increased intensity and demands of women's football, says experienced teammate Tameka Yallop.

On Sunday, Fowler withdrew from Australia's squad for upcoming home friendlies against Brazil and Taiwan, with Football Australia citing her need to recover from mental and physical fatigue.

The Manchester City starlet noted in a statement that "playing with an increasingly demanding schedule has been both exciting but at times also challenging".

Fowler, 21, will instead spend the November-December international break resting with family. 

Her absence follows Cortnee Vine's decision to take a break from football for mental health reasons, with the winger struggling amid her rapid rise to the Matildas' high-profile Women's World Cup hero.

"It's almost a luxury to see where the game is at right now and how much the sport is growing," Yallop said.

"That's a real positive thing, but it also does bring a lot of demand as well, and you see it in men's football too. 

"So it's not something that's new, but it is something to be aware of and take care of each other like that, and to know when to, I guess, take the time for yourself as well. 

"So we'll miss Mary this camp, and Viney, but it's kind of a good thing with how big women's football is."

Yallop backed Fowler's call to prioritise her wellbeing.

"It is (important) to make sure that players aren't getting sort of overloaded," she said.

"We're getting more and more games and more and more visibility, so players do need a rest and time to recoup as well."

Interim coach Tom Sermanni will have to get creative with his squad with injured midfielders Katrina Gorry and Clare Wheeler also sidelined.

"We've got a variety of players that can come in and do the job," Yallop said.

"It allows for opportunities for other players to come in."

In red-hot form for Brisbane Roar, Yallop is back in her favoured attacking midfield role and has scored three goals in four games.

But often a jack-of-all-trades utility for the Matildas, Yallop, 33, is again ready to step up wherever required.

"No.10 is an enjoyable position for me," she said.

"I do quite like being a utility player. I do enjoy playing different positions on the field. 

"So for me, whether it's club or national team, I enjoy definitely being able to have some creativity in the final third, but at the same time, the result is what I'm chasing. 

"So if that means a different role for me on the field, then I'll happily play that."