News Ablett returns to Victoria - Heading back to QLD

[allrighty]

Social media - quite possibly one of the greatest innovations of our time AND quite possibly one of the most destructive innovations

That's like Homer Simpson saying "Alcohol is the cause of and solution to most of life's problems".

 

[catempire]

H-Sun reporting Gazza is heading to the Queensland hub to start his quarantine.

 

[cats_09]

But are we sure it's Gary who wants to go to the hub, cause I've heard it's Gart who is keen to play...

Just not sure who Gart is though



Thinking that Tom may delete his tweet, here's a screenshot

 

[Mad_Hatter]

I saw Gart play as a junior, absolutely dominated against boys older and bigger than him.
Amazing talent.

 

[Max Milburn]

I saw Gart play as a junior, absolutely dominated against boys older and bigger than him.
Amazing talent.

Isn't he the one whose home is Gart by Sea?

 

[goyoucatters]

So, given the announcement of the remaining fixtures, this would give him three games lead-in to the finals.

Won't be available for Round 14 (a fortnight from today), but could be good to go for the Bombers in Round 16. With the Tigers and Swans to come after that.

Sounds like a very healthy preparation for finals for Gaz right there. And hopefully now I can go with my Dad and my son to see at least one more masterclass from Junior before this season is out. That would be a great way to make something special out of this most bizarre of seasons.

See you soon, #4. And thoughts and prayers remain with Jordan, your families and your beautiful boy throughout this time.

 

[Baudolino]

 

[Down at K Park]

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The first thing that came to my mind was bort. Then you post this.

Read my mind.

 

[cats_09]

 

[cats_09]

Just heard on the news - Gary's mother-in-law, Jordan's mum passed away on Sunday

Condolences on their loss

 

[Gooddroprob]

Get him a truck license and a truck and he can drive straight into QLD. If Peter Fox can do it, so too, can Gary.

 

[JohnZ]

Just heard on the news - Gary's mother-in-law, Jordan's mum passed away on Sunday

Condolences on their loss

Awful news. Awful year all around. Hope it wasn't too bad in the end, and the restrictions didn't rob any time together.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Just heard on the news - Gary's mother-in-law, Jordan's mum passed away on Sunday

Condolences on their loss

That's Sad to hear. I used to work with her, she was a kind and funny woman.


Condolences to her family.

 

[dazbroncos]

Cats and Tigers make quarantine bid for Ablett and Edwards

Geelong and Richmond are trying to convince the Queensland government they deserve a special exemption to quarantine privately so Gary Ablett and Shane Edwards are ready for finals.

www.theage.com.au

Trying to get GAJ back into the hub asap

GO Catters

 

[jim boy]

Interesting that he'll have to house-share and train with Shane Edwards for two weeks

 

[ShaunWDT]

Hes always played his best footy when hes been fresh, dont think its the end of the world how many games he plays prior to finals.

 

[STPer18]

Club Statement: Ablett

GM of football Simon Lloyd provides an update on Gary Ablett

www.geelongcats.com.au

The club has been advised today that Gary Ablett will not be able to enter Queensland until 1 September unless he entered a hard quarantine. This would mean Gary could not train during this period.

As such Gary will travel with the large AFL party on 1 September at which time he will complete a 14-day quarantine in the AFL’s transition hub 3.

Geelong’s General Manager of Football Simon Lloyd has made the following statement in relation to this decision.

“While Gary and the club are disappointed, we understand the importance of staying diligent in the fight against COVID-19.

“The Queensland government and health officials have been first class throughout this time in supporting clubs and the game.

“Gary had important family matters that required him to return home. We were fully supportive of that decision.

“Gary will continue to train before coming into Queensland on 1 September. We look forward to Gary and his family joining us once the quarantine is complete.”

 

[Seeds]

will only get one game before finals. afleast he will be fresh.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

What a *in' s**t country we live in where civil rights have been forcefully taken away.

My grandfather would be rolling in his grave.

 

[Hamingja]

Should just book a massive hotel room for the hard lock down. Sel can cut loose a Ross Fawkner one touch for him. Few dumbbells, an exercise bike, all sorted

What's the difference anyway. Do they book out an entire resort or something for the transition hub.

 

[cats_09]

Should just book a massive hotel room for the hard lock down. Sel can cut loose a Ross Fawkner one touch for him. Few dumbbells, an exercise bike, all sorted

What's the difference anyway. Do they book out an entire resort or something for the transition hub.

If he flies now then the hard lockdown/quarantine requires him to be in a hotel room for 2 weeks where he can watch netflix and do some pushups - only exercise he can get is what he can complete within the hotel room

the AFL specific flights allow them to go into a secure hub/hotel/resort setting with others from that AFL flight and while they are restricted to the hub location, he can still train & do a bit more

 

[TEDDY24INC]

If he flies now then the hard lockdown/quarantine requires him to be in a hotel room for 2 weeks where he can watch netflix and do some pushups - only exercise he can get is what he can complete within the hotel room

the AFL specific flights allow them to go into a secure hub/hotel/resort setting with others from that AFL flight and while they are restricted to the hub location, he can still train & do a bit more

How moronic is this, what is the difference him going now or later. Test him when he gets there, if negative move on..

 

[ADA23]

Is he an automatic selection for round 18 and finals?
Given that Cocky, Dahlhaus , Miers, might be up and about

 

[FredLeDeux]

Is he an automatic selection for round 18 and finals?
Given that Cocky, Dahlhaus , Miers, might be up and about

It is my considered opinion that if he's available, he will be selected.

 

[ADA23]

It is my considered opinion that if he's available, he will be selected.

You’re probably right, and maybe he’s been guaranteed his spot plus his best is arguably better than Dahlhaus
Tough decisions ahead