news Ablett-Gold Coast Chatter continued

[Nankervis brothers]

Interesting development. Apparently Ablett is looking to buy property in Melbourne to live in part-time. Its a HUN story, so not overly reliable. Still, a couple of sports journo's have also made noises recently that they believe he will stay. Perhaps its not a done deal yet. Here is hoping. Would love him to play out his career in the hoops.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/af...-1225898183041

[LifeSpan-Void]

he said he was looking to be there 3 - 4 days a week according to the article. That amount of time per week would bode well for him staying, but he might have just said that for the sake of it and is simply looking for an investment property. I guess it will make sense one way or the other when the world knows about his decision.

[Rellik666]

Originally Posted by LifeSpan-Void

I wasn't really making this point at all. What I was trying to convey is that it is better for instance, to know early that a loved one is dying of inoperable cancer. It gives you time to enjoy moments with that person, and steel yourself and prepare for their death - as opposed to thinking everything is normal and you have your whole life with that loved one, not saying the important things to them, not making the most of your time with them, only to have them drop dead in front of you one day without warning. The bewilderment, the loss of option to say goodbye and brace for life without them, these things will hurt you more than expected grief. It's really not about being right in this instance.

^+1 This is exactly it......at the back of everyones mind though they want him to stay and even those that say they don't care whatever happens are still going to be gutted if he does go!

[Vegas 15]

No current Geelong player lives permanently in Melbourne. Several players often stay with family and friends overnight after a game or for a night on a day off from training.

Cameron Mooney?

Also, I believe one of the sticking points in the Gaz/Lauren breakup was the travel between Melbourne and Geelong - this might be part of them getting back together (and him staying )

[Forthwrite]

If you were getting a significant pay rise you'd probably be looking at buying property, too!

In all seriousness it could be good news but it doesn't mean much.

[Rellik666]

Originally Posted by Nankervis brothers

Interesting development. Apparently Ablett is looking to buy property in Melbourne to live in part-time. Its a HUN story, so not overly reliable. Still, a couple of sports journo's have also made noises recently that they believe he will stay. Perhaps its not a done deal yet. Here is hoping. Would love him to play out his career in the hoops.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/af...-1225898183041

Sounds like bull to me....surely the "estate agents" have some kind of confidentiallity to not disclose their clients.....

[Premiers2007]

No current Geelong player lives permanently in Melbourne.

Originally Posted by Vegas 15

Cameron Mooney?

Yes, I believe Sanctuary Lakes is a suburb of Melbourne. Before this Moons lived in Port Melbourne. I don't believe he has ever lived in Geelong.

[catgal 006]

Originally Posted by Vegas 15

Cameron Mooney?

Also, I believe one of the sticking points in the Gaz/Lauren breakup was the travel between Melbourne and Geelong - this might be part of them getting back together (and him staying )

Cam Mooney used to live in Port Melbourne, but I think he's moved to Point Cook recently.

It would be nice if Gary & Lauren got back together, I wonder if she was the 'female friend' the article mentions who was inspecting the properties with him.

[catempire]

And the cats keep chasing their tails...

[Waverley73]

Originally Posted by Rellik666

Sounds like bull to me....surely the "estate agents" have some kind of confidentiallity to not disclose their clients.....

Yeah, I am always weary when people supposedly disclose details of what was thought at the time a private conversation. What instance would Ablett think he needed a house for "3 or 4 nights" a week? If he was going to the GC that wouldn't be the case. If he was going to a Melbourne based club it wouldn't be the case. If he was staying at Geelong it probably wouldn't be the case as why would you do that? Splitting your time 50/50 between Geelong and Melbourne just seems daft. Doesn't make sense why he'd need a house for half a week, so I am thinking either he didn't say it or he said it just as a throw away line for the agent.

As I have said earlier, because there is not going to be any real news on this until after the end of the season people start inventing stuff to talk about.

I believe his silence means he is going. There is one other theory I have - he gave the GC an undertaking in that meeting last year that he'd go there but now has changed his mind and wants to stay at Geelong (kinda like 'I thought your word was stronger than oak' situation). He's not saying anything because if he comes out and says he's staying an almighty sh1tstorm will erupt out of the GC while we are still trying to win a flag.

[Rellik666]

Moons has lived in Point Cook for at least 18 months if not longer! I am pretty sure he isn't the only one either....

Agree.....3/4 days a week makes no sense whatever he is doing....

[BarryG]

Looks like another top side has been able to sign all their stars in StKilda. I havent been paying much attention but is Geelong the only side that looks like losing one of their stars to the new clubs?

[fpm84]

Originally Posted by BarryG

Looks like another top side has been able to sign all their stars in StKilda. I havent been paying much attention but is Geelong the only side that looks like losing one of their stars to the new clubs?

Depends what your definition of 'star' is.

Harbrow and Campbell Brown are two players widely assumed to be going to the GC. Other names bandied about include Quentin Lynch and David Armitage. Of course, none of these players are in the same stratosphere as Gary.

The property shopping developments are interesting, especially since all the whispers of late suggest he's staying rather than going.

[Copernicus]

Just more grain for the mill, this property rumour. I don't really think it has an impact on his decision either way. More than likely it will be an investment property, which is smart thinking no matter what he does.

[JUBJUB]

Originally Posted by fpm84

Depends what your definition of 'star' is.

Harbrow and Campbell Brown are two players widely assumed to be going to the GC. Other names bandied about include Quentin Lynch and David Armitage.

Nathan Bock from the Crowbots