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3AW - Recorded Ablett Interview
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This isn't the recorded one from the Cats' tales function. This is a seperate one Hutchy has done with him.
- On soon, the 3AW pre-match...
This isn't the recorded one from the Cats' tales function. This is a seperate one Hutchy has done with him.
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Can't im about to head out, hence my post.Bugz said:
But thanks Bugz
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Will be replayed on Channel 7 news tonight...
But some points were:
- Money was vaguely discussed, but the story was blown out of context.
- Feels his conscience is clear under the eyes of God
- Very angry with the media, and how he has been portrayed
- Very thankful to Geelong fans and the support he has been given
- Honoured to receive the award, yet disappointed it has been turned into a negative.
But some points were:
- Money was vaguely discussed, but the story was blown out of context.
- Feels his conscience is clear under the eyes of God
- Very angry with the media, and how he has been portrayed
- Very thankful to Geelong fans and the support he has been given
- Honoured to receive the award, yet disappointed it has been turned into a negative.
Interesting interview. Gee I hate the media sometimes!
Gazza talked about how the media had once again made him look really bad. He said that he was very dissapointed that the media focused on the 5% bad which was about the $20,000 for the DVD (which he didn't even sell in the end) instead of focusing on the 95% positive of him getting the best Geelong player of all time award. He also wanted Geelong supporters to try and understand why he doesn't like to be in the public eye so much and this is because of the media. He said he is turning his life around and has found God.
I can't think of much more. But I'm sure others will post some more info on it.
Gazza talked about how the media had once again made him look really bad. He said that he was very dissapointed that the media focused on the 5% bad which was about the $20,000 for the DVD (which he didn't even sell in the end) instead of focusing on the 95% positive of him getting the best Geelong player of all time award. He also wanted Geelong supporters to try and understand why he doesn't like to be in the public eye so much and this is because of the media. He said he is turning his life around and has found God.
I can't think of much more. But I'm sure others will post some more info on it.
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Gazza is given a rough trot in the media, but he also brings it on himself to a certain extent. Given his recent history with the death of that poor girl while he was stoned off his head, he can't expect everyone to see him in a positive light. No matter how much he has learned and changed.
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Well he is still a legand, and always will be...
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He will always be a hero in my eyes.
I heard the interview and thought it was wonderful to hear him speak openly and provide reasons why he does not enjoy the public life. As much as i hate not hearing from or seeing him, you've got to respect the great mans wishes.
One thing that was very interesting was the fact that Craig Hutchinson mentioned that Gary was openly chasing work. Why is'nt he working at the Geelong Football Club is a specialised coaching role?
It was also interesting that Hutchie stated he has no trust in the club. Anyone know why?
P.S - I would love to slap Caroline Wilson for her comments about the great man. The silly cow has no idea about football. She has never even played a single game. How can she provide specialised comments?
I heard the interview and thought it was wonderful to hear him speak openly and provide reasons why he does not enjoy the public life. As much as i hate not hearing from or seeing him, you've got to respect the great mans wishes.
One thing that was very interesting was the fact that Craig Hutchinson mentioned that Gary was openly chasing work. Why is'nt he working at the Geelong Football Club is a specialised coaching role?
It was also interesting that Hutchie stated he has no trust in the club. Anyone know why?
P.S - I would love to slap Caroline Wilson for her comments about the great man. The silly cow has no idea about football. She has never even played a single game. How can she provide specialised comments?
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Now whilst I don't condone what Ablett did, the girl wasn't completly innocent. She decided to take drugs too, remember.
I think the 'poor girl' description doesn't fit.
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chapmanmagic35 said:
I think it would be wise for none of us to mention that topic. The thread will end up locked and as Gazza said, the negatives will be concerntrated on when we should be reflecting on the greatest player to ever play the game.
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My god, whenever i see her picture in the paper...thehoff said:
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I'm happy not to mention it, just stating what I reckon about CatmanForever's post.
I do agree that it is disappointing that such a great honour is being overrun by a bulltish story such as this.
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I am not trying to start a fight about "that topic" Gazza is a legend and his footballing prowess I will always admire. But he is kinda tarnished by that stuff. That is my point. Like Warney and his philandering. I totally dig his cricketing talent but you can't talk about him without someone raising his infidelaties. I am not saying it is right, it is just the way it is.
As for Gazzas situation, it is pointless to argue over choice and responsibility etc. as it can't change what has happened. It's a tragedy for all involved.
But he will always be the greatest footballer I have ever seen.
As for Gazzas situation, it is pointless to argue over choice and responsibility etc. as it can't change what has happened. It's a tragedy for all involved.
But he will always be the greatest footballer I have ever seen.
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Agreed...
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This topic has been done to... well you know.
As for what happened on Channel nine news last night, i mean what a bunch of ****s. Who do they think they are fooling exactly???
It all makes me feel a tad sad and perhaps a little pessimistic about our club.
We have one the best Presidents, probably the best CEO and still we do seem to still have the great ability to end up with egg on our face. Here we have a night that should have those in the media espousing the greatness our club and its players yet its totally lost in a media storm of another Ablett story.
Do we blame the media? Surely most of us have heard of Aesops fable, “the Frog and the Scorpion”. The Scorpion wants to get across the river and ask for a ride on the Frogs back, the Frog fears the Scorpion sting but the Scorpion reassures the Frog with the logic of “Why would I sting you , you are helping me and after all if I did sting you I would drown and both us would die”. The Frog naively agrees and half way across the river the Scorpion sting the Frog. Frog asks “Why did you sting me , now both of us will die” . “I could help it “ said the Scorpion “Its in my nature”
Its almost pointless to deny one’s true nature , so its no use blaming the media , its in their nature to be parasites. Its therefore the duty off all who choose to deal with them to be very careful, very clued up, very switched on etc. As much as Gary was at ease on the field he has never been that way off it. I just don’t think it was smart at all to contact the media in this way. Gary also should realise its not his nature to understand the subtleties of business relationships and maybe the foresight to see how things may panout.
Gary’s response to the media’s treatment of his attempt to sell his message DVD was interesting if only for once he stood up and faced people , right or wrong , in an adult manner. He doesn’t sound too happy with the GFC which I find interesting. Id like to know what we have done that would cause that line of thinking.
As I said I find it just a little sad and murky. For a start to think that after years being a well paid player that Gary would be so poorly off, financially, that he would have to even consider the sale of such a thing as this. He apparently is need of employment , what a shame that we cant find a way mend our relationship with him by bringing him inside so to speak. As well as well as use the undoubted knowledge he has in what is our core business, football , it would perhaps give one of our weak spot’s a chance to heal.
We have one the best Presidents, probably the best CEO and still we do seem to still have the great ability to end up with egg on our face. Here we have a night that should have those in the media espousing the greatness our club and its players yet its totally lost in a media storm of another Ablett story.
Do we blame the media? Surely most of us have heard of Aesops fable, “the Frog and the Scorpion”. The Scorpion wants to get across the river and ask for a ride on the Frogs back, the Frog fears the Scorpion sting but the Scorpion reassures the Frog with the logic of “Why would I sting you , you are helping me and after all if I did sting you I would drown and both us would die”. The Frog naively agrees and half way across the river the Scorpion sting the Frog. Frog asks “Why did you sting me , now both of us will die” . “I could help it “ said the Scorpion “Its in my nature”
Its almost pointless to deny one’s true nature , so its no use blaming the media , its in their nature to be parasites. Its therefore the duty off all who choose to deal with them to be very careful, very clued up, very switched on etc. As much as Gary was at ease on the field he has never been that way off it. I just don’t think it was smart at all to contact the media in this way. Gary also should realise its not his nature to understand the subtleties of business relationships and maybe the foresight to see how things may panout.
Gary’s response to the media’s treatment of his attempt to sell his message DVD was interesting if only for once he stood up and faced people , right or wrong , in an adult manner. He doesn’t sound too happy with the GFC which I find interesting. Id like to know what we have done that would cause that line of thinking.
As I said I find it just a little sad and murky. For a start to think that after years being a well paid player that Gary would be so poorly off, financially, that he would have to even consider the sale of such a thing as this. He apparently is need of employment , what a shame that we cant find a way mend our relationship with him by bringing him inside so to speak. As well as well as use the undoubted knowledge he has in what is our core business, football , it would perhaps give one of our weak spot’s a chance to heal.
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Turbocat said:
Well said
As for channel nine, they didnt have to run the story (esp as a lead)
Gary isnt the first person on the face of the planet to request money from an interview or dvd or whatever. (how much do you get again if you get stuck down a hole, nine?)
I don't understand why it is such a HUGE deal that he wanted some money for his DVD.
Also like Turbocat said I wonder why Gary was not trusting Geelong with the tape. I supose theres not much point asking that question unless we hear directly from Gary to get the real story.
Also like Turbocat said I wonder why Gary was not trusting Geelong with the tape. I supose theres not much point asking that question unless we hear directly from Gary to get the real story.
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Nine wanted it to be a big deal...any Ablett story will sell well.
Ablett recently parted with his manager and the whole DVD issue would've been handled by his manager, rather than Ablett ringing Nine and getting an indication of the worth.
Ablett recently parted with his manager and the whole DVD issue would've been handled by his manager, rather than Ablett ringing Nine and getting an indication of the worth.
