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Massive rumor flowing around that Nathan Ablett is set to announce his retirement. Obviously its pretty extraordinary. Lets hope its not true!
Waverley73
10 Oct 2007, 15:37
Massive rumor flowing around that Nathan Ablett is set to announce his retirement. Obviously its pretty extraordinary. Lets hope its not true!
Probably started by the same people who said that he wouldn't play in the Grand Final and that Gary Jnr had a hamstring injury and wouldn't play in the prelim...
C'mon mate, why perpetuate rubbish like this?
Probably started by the same people who said that he wouldn't play in the Grand Final and that Gary Jnr had a hamstring injury and wouldn't play in the prelim...
C'mon mate, why perpetuate rubbish like this?
Why because it can have some substence to it. He was never keen on playing senior football, doesn't like the media and now has reached the pinicle by getting a premiership. The story has some merit even if it was fabricated. besides other people might have heard the same rumor. Its been on radio in melbourne today as well..
Probably realises Tomahawk is gonna push him down to the ressies next season............
WE Are Geelong
10 Oct 2007, 15:43
Why because it can have some substence to it. He was never keen on playing senior football, doesn't like the media and now has reached the pinicle by getting a premiership. The story has some merit even if it was fabricated. besides other people might have heard the same rumor. Its been on radio in melbourne today as well..
If Nathan was seriously contemplating it he wouldnt tell a soul but close family so at this stage the story would never be leaked as a result. Its 12 days since the GF?
So cant take it seriously..sorry.
Waverley73
10 Oct 2007, 15:47
Why because it can have some substence to it. He was never keen on playing senior football, doesn't like the media and now has reached the pinicle by getting a premiership. The story has some merit even if it was fabricated. besides other people might have heard the same rumor. Its been on radio in melbourne today as well..
But thats exactly why these rumours start. If they think that some people will buy it then thats why they start it. You don't hear these sorts of rumours about someone like Jimmy Bartel or Cameron Ling because the time taken to figure out it's bollocks is around 0.1 of a second. In this case it takes a couple of days or weeks or months...when he fronts up again and starts playing in round 1 people might start to think it was baseless..
That my friend is why these rumours start - they seem kinda plausible so they gain momentum when in fact it's just horseshit.
But thats exactly why these rumours start. If they think that some people will buy it then thats why they start it. You don't hear these sorts of rumours about someone like Jimmy Bartel or Cameron Ling because the time taken to figure out it's bollocks is around 0.1 of a second. In this case it takes a couple of days or weeks or months...when he fronts up again and starts playing in round 1 people might start to think it was baseless..
That my friend is why these rumours start - they seem kinda plausible so they gain momentum when in fact it's just horseshit.
of course. Normally 3AW dont spin shit though. While i don't believe it will happen, just wanted to know if the people of bigfooty had heard it to.
Waverley73
10 Oct 2007, 15:56
of course. Normally 3AW dont spin shit though. While i don't believe it will happen, just wanted to know if the people of bigfooty had heard it to.
Fair enough mate.
I reckon the radio stations would jump on anything Ablett related even if it isn't substantiated. The other one I heard is that he's going to join some priesthood or something similar... It's all just rubbish started by people who like to get a laugh from this sort of stuff.
hbk_aus
10 Oct 2007, 16:05
Fair enough mate.
I reckon the radio stations would jump on anything Ablett related even if it isn't substantiated. The other one I heard is that he's going to join some priesthood or something similar... It's all just rubbish started by people who like to get a laugh from this sort of stuff.
Same rumour I would say...you can look at it 2 ways - 1) that he is the only type of guy on our list that would consider doing something like this
or 2) that because he does seem the type of guy who might consider this, he is prime material to start such a rumour...
Sticks_Of_Fury
10 Oct 2007, 16:30
I think that the rumour is false, because the media know nothing about Nathans private life and they would jump all over the smallest details if they did. I wouldn't think he would let something like this slip. We wouldn't know that he was going to retire until after it happend. However if there ever was a candidate for an early exit from AFL nathan would be it.
scottydeewah
10 Oct 2007, 16:31
The rumor i heard was he was off to join the ministry.
Jim Boy
10 Oct 2007, 16:32
of course. Normally 3AW dont spin shit though. While i don't believe it will happen, just wanted to know if the people of bigfooty had heard it to.
Actually they do peddle a fair amount of shit. Plus every year its announced that Nathan is walking away from the game. One year they'll be right!
Actually they do peddle a fair amount of shit. Plus every year its announced that Nathan is walking away from the game. One year they'll be right!
Spot on Jim Boy. It's happened every off season since he joined the cattery.
You don't hear these sorts of rumours about someone like Jimmy Bartel or Cameron Ling because the time taken to figure out it's bollocks is around 0.1 of a second.
Actually, I did hear a rumor that Lingy will retire. There's no way that it's true though.
Actually they do peddle a fair amount of shit. Plus every year its announced that Nathan is walking away from the game. One year they'll be right!
34 year old nathan ablett is set to walk away from football and join a ministry. His career spanned 300 games and he kicked 1300 goals beating his father ;)
Nathan will never retire no matter how old. He will always walk away :p
But you make a very good point Jim boy. Glad that others have heard the same things. Obviously is a fake then.
Tahir Bise
10 Oct 2007, 16:52
This is total crap and you feel for players when someone starts these rumours and as Geelong supporters we should not even post such things on sites like this..:mad:
J-Ro-20
10 Oct 2007, 16:54
I heard that Nathan Ablett is going to retire & the Cats have asked Gary Snr to nominate for the draft. He is also keen to play in a flag with Gary Jnr
someday-somehow
10 Oct 2007, 17:02
I heard that Nathan Ablett is going to retire & the Cats have asked Gary Snr to nominate for the draft. He is also keen to play in a flag with Gary Jnr
I heard that your dad went to a restaurant and he ate everything in the restaurant and they had to close the restaurant - Ralph Wiggum.
Bit off topic but it's about as sensible as the rumour itself.
I heard that Nathan Ablett is going to retire & the Cats have asked Gary Snr to nominate for the draft. He is also keen to play in a flag with Gary Jnr
Yeah I (not to mention my mum) like that version alot better :thumbsu:
Please ring up 3AW and let them know, asap.
I heard that your dad went to a restaurant and he ate everything in the restaurant and they had to close the restaurant - Ralph Wiggum.
Bit off topic but it's about as sensible as the rumour itself.
:D:D
CS_Player
10 Oct 2007, 17:30
Massive rumor flowing around that Nathan Ablett is set to announce his retirement. Obviously its pretty extraordinary. Lets hope its not true!
Sounds like something a Hawthorn supporter would post on Bay13. Highly improbably.
The best rumours to fabricate are those that may have an element of truth to them, as people will more readily believe them.
I think whoever started this one knew what sort of crap they would set in motion.
Ling Sting
10 Oct 2007, 17:37
I've heard his front tooth has already left and joined the ministry. I'm sure the rest will follow soon.
d_henderson1810
10 Oct 2007, 17:56
I don't think that it is true about Nathan Ablett, but the worst case scenario if it is true, is that we will be hearing a lot of chants of.....
"TOMAHAWK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
That says a lot about our depth. If N. Ablett leaves, Hawkins will walk straight in and kick our goals.
Lovett Lover 13
10 Oct 2007, 18:02
this is the stupidest thread i have ever seen
omg_its_dennis
10 Oct 2007, 18:02
Question. How many rumours have we heard over the years regarding Geelong and turn out to be completly false. We're all suckers to the media. I can't stand it when people read something or hear something on the radio and all of a sudden think it could be one ounce true.... This is typical post season bull shite.
Ammo Man
10 Oct 2007, 18:22
of course. Normally 3AW dont spin shit though. While i don't believe it will happen, just wanted to know if the people of bigfooty had heard it to.
You are kidding! They're experts at it.
SriLankanCat
10 Oct 2007, 18:50
TBH i wouldnt be surprised if it is true, and if it is, all the best to Nathan Ablett, i dont htink he has quite fitted into wat it takes to be an AFL player ( i dont mean skill etc.) just that he was reluctant to start with and he just seems to lack that factor that u need to stay here for too long, because he is young and raw the cats ahev persisted with him but there has to come a point when they wont accept him just cause of his surname, which im 100% sure he woudlnt want them to either.
I hope doesnt retire and has a grand career, but realistically it may not happen. Either way, he has to do wat is best for him. Good luck to him
rocker_oz33
10 Oct 2007, 19:13
there's a word around that he was going to join a church or something like that, gary snr is a church nut a bit rubbed of on nathan. l hope he still plays for the cats and goes on to be bigger and better lets see what happens
Lisapizza
10 Oct 2007, 20:16
The rumor i heard was he was off to join the ministry.
I also heard this rumor maybe there is some merit to this
rainmaker
10 Oct 2007, 20:41
must be the same rumour source that said he would be dumped for gf
same source that said his bro wouldnt play in the prelim
and the same source that said thomson would be coaching the dons, and that they needed to sack sheedy so they would be in a position to select the best available coach
and by the way he enjoys the media, and sources are saying he enjoys media work
crapola crapola crapola
Short Black
10 Oct 2007, 20:55
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Originally Posted by rizzo http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9128514#post9128514)
Massive rumor flowing around that Nathan Ablett is set to announce his retirement. Obviously its pretty extraordinary. Lets hope its not true!
When is this forum going to leave N Ablett alone. He is a young player with not a lot of experience walking around with a Premiership Medal around his neck after he made a pretty big contribution on Grand Final day. As well as doing some pretty handy things during the year, which he gets no credit for.
I sometimes wonder how this forum would survive if some people didn't have N Ablett to put down (Wrongly) & B Prisnall to pump up (Jury's out?)
straycat
10 Oct 2007, 21:30
i've heard this rumour from a workmate of mine, and readily dismissed it. lol. i mean, his best footy years are ahead of him - any rational person wouldn't walk away so easily, i'd say...
crosby123
10 Oct 2007, 21:56
must be the same rumour source that said he would be dumped for gf
same source that said his bro wouldnt play in the prelim
and the same source that said thomson would be coaching the dons, and that they needed to sack sheedy so they would be in a position to select the best available coach
and by the way he enjoys the media, and sources are saying he enjoys media work
crapola crapola crapola
My understanding is that he finds the media "amusing". Good for him!
CatmanForever
10 Oct 2007, 23:32
if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck....then it is a duck
stupid rumor
bigcatman
10 Oct 2007, 23:39
masive masive rumor u r a dh
This is a bit like when Gary jnr did his knee either last preseason or the one before and gfc.com.au actually had to release a statement saying it was BS. In all honesty, lets just not type evrything we hear.
rainmaker
10 Oct 2007, 23:56
delete this thread
otherwise will have crap and abuse added
RoyalCatFan
11 Oct 2007, 01:27
I actually think Nathan Speaks pretty well in front of the camera on the few rare occasions he has. He is better then Gary jrn and Jimmy Brownlow anyway. I hope we get to see a foward line with Hawkins Mooney and Ablett in it alot next season would be close to unstoppable.
Copernicus
11 Oct 2007, 02:58
Ahhh, trade week! The silly season indeed....
Rik E Boy
11 Oct 2007, 09:18
Why because it can have some substence to it. He was never keen on playing senior football, doesn't like the media and now has reached the pinicle by getting a premiership. The story has some merit even if it was fabricated. besides other people might have heard the same rumor. Its been on radio in melbourne today as well..
Anything that is fabricated has limited merit...like Australian Idol for instance.
regards,
REB
grenwolf2684
11 Oct 2007, 15:03
Why does anybody even reply to such a ridiculous thread?
It's started by somebody whose bored and desperate to create a thread people will reply too.
Fair dinkum.
Why does anybody even reply to such a ridiculous thread?
It's started by somebody whose bored and desperate to create a thread people will reply too.
Fair dinkum.
How about you see the replies. People heard the same thing... idiot.
grenwolf2684
11 Oct 2007, 15:23
How about you see the replies. People heard the same thing... idiot.
Actually, most of them seem to think its rubbish.
And please don't resort to personal insults.
Actually, most of them seem to think its rubbish.
And please don't resort to personal insults.
And where did i say any of it was FACT? The fact i have a question mark in the topic title would hint i'm asking a question.
The rabbi
11 Oct 2007, 20:28
The rumor i heard was he was off to join the ministry.
I remember when they were saying this sort of stuff about his father. "Gary Ablett is looking to become a priest blahh, blahh, blahh". When in reality he was doing a introductory bible course.
catattack
11 Oct 2007, 21:48
Actually, most of them seem to think its rubbish.
And please don't resort to personal insults.You've missed the point.
This was reported on two radio stations. Rizzo heard about it and posted it - as anyone here would. While we all, including rizzo, would admit it probably is rubbish, the fact it has been reported as a rumour would justify its appearance on a football discussion forum.
Baby Duck
11 Oct 2007, 22:10
I smell a big, steamy, warm pile of horse shit. Does anyone else smell it?
CatmanForever
11 Oct 2007, 22:11
enough is enough