Gary Ablett 2016

[Masked Magician]

Gary Ablett in 2016 will become a massive talking point. He is someone that would be able to play into his mid 30's
Below is a little piece taken out of an article, have a read


Frank Costa and Cameron Mooney say Gary Ablett could finish his career back at Geelong if Gold Coast does not make finals by the end of 2015.

Ablett, 28, has flourished in his first two AFL seasons as Suns captain, but could be tempted to return home to Geelong when his contract expires in three years.

Asked if there was a realistic chance the Cats could lure Ablett back, former Geelong president Costa said: "I think there is. Every time he speaks to his mates back home, I think they say, `When are you coming home, Gaz?'

"So he knows he's popular back here and he is very close with his mum and his brother and sister and his father. The Geelong Football Club and the Ablett name - it's a magic potion, I tell you."

Premiership teammate Mooney said he felt Ablett had the capacity to play for another eight seasons.

 

[LordLucifer]

Premiership teammate Mooney said he felt Ablett had the capacity to play for another eight seasons.

I was starting to believe that article till I got to that last line .....

 

[BLPC08]

I was starting to believe that article till I got to that last line .....

Not as unbelievable as it sounds. If genetics are anything to go by, remember that his old man kicked 120+ goals at the age of 34 and was still playing footy at 36.

 

[Donakebab]

By then Gold Coast will be closer to a flag then Geelong. Don't see him leaving the Suns imo.

 

[Wooljay]

He could eaaaaasily play his last couple or so seasons as a half forward or even as a 'small forward'. God knows he has the goal sense and innate talent. Would love to see him finish his career at Geelong and not that artificial creation of a club.

 

[Black Diamond]

You never know. In the next few years he could be married to a GC girl and have a kid or two running around. That would certainly be a mark against returning to Geelong.

 

[Sttew]

I was starting to believe that article till I got to that last line .....

Why? Look at Brent Harvey

 

[JUBJUB]

Puff piece
Lazy journo struggling to fill the weekly quota rings Frank & Cam and says "Do you think Moneybags Jr could return to play at Geelong one day ?"

 

[juss]

He might, depends on where both clubs are sitting in regards to challenging for a flag. If GC have pushed on and Geelong have declined a bit I can't see him leaving the potential for success again.

 

[Doss]

As already said, I see him being a 60-70 goal forward pocket after another four or so seasons. He could easily play until 35-36.

 

[Cmarsh]

He could eaaaaasily play his last couple or so seasons as a half forward or even as a 'small forward'. God knows he has the goal sense and innate talent. Would love to see him finish his career at Geelong and not that artificial creation of a club.

Wooljay

Please name a club that has not been artificially created.

 

[Wargreymon90]

Hope he sees out his career at gc. Will make him a Geelong and a Gold Coast legend.

 

[StevenwellerHFC]

He'll be as good as Clinton Young by then.

 

[Gaz_Brownlow]

Pretty hard to see him not playing until mid 30s....very durable player and his body type and ability to play a forward role would suggest that he will provide plenty of value for sometime to come.

How many games has he played now? Must be getting towards 250.

 

[Sellout Scully]

If Ablett maintains his fitness now he certainly could be playing for the next 8 years but don't forget it only takes one injury to take away 2-3 years of a valuable career. I suspect it'll come down to his teammates. If they're still relying on him by 2016 his body will be exhausted and he will struggle after then, but if the likes of Swallow and Bennell really take their game to the next level allowing him to be rested more then he could play til mid 30s comfortably.

 

[Debris]

Not as unbelievable as it sounds. If genetics are anything to go by, remember that his old man kicked 120+ goals at the age of 34 and was still playing footy at 36.

His old man was playing full forward back when running a kilometer a game was a big effort from them.

 

[Tragic sainter]

His old man was playing full forward back when running a kilometer a game was a big effort from them.

I get what your saying but on the other side of that is ablett senior didn't have the elite preparation/recovery/sport science like GAJ does.

 

[Zach Package]

I could see him playing for a while yet, but 36 might be a stretch.

I could also see him playing a leigh matthews ish role (possibly as early as 2014) where he spends more time forward than in the midfield.

If he splits his time 50/50 between midfield and forward, He could well kick 40 or 50 goals.
Was kicking regular bags of 3 or 4 as a midfielder.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

If he did go back and finish his career with the cats, would he still have the same respect and affection from the fans?

I can imagine losing a favourite son the way he did might have felt like a betrayal for some - would they openly have him back? When he hangs up his boots, will his time at the suns perhaps tarnish his chances of becoming an absolute club great at Geelong (or even GC)?

 

[mehow2g]

The man hasn't when(even) peaked yet

Damn phone lol.

 

[Vdubs]

If he did go back and finish his career with the cats, would he still have the same respect and affection from the fans?

I can imagine losing a favourite son the way he did might have felt like a betrayal for some - would they openly have him back? When he hangs up his boots, will his time at the suns perhaps tarnish his chances of becoming an absolute club great at Geelong (or even GC)?

Depends on which fan.
I'm watching all his GC games, will always be a fan, he is simply the best, would be stoked to see him finish his career at Geelong.

 

[Wacky Tiger]

The man hasn't when peaked yet

Think u may be right.

 

[vide0n]

Hmm do I want one of the best players in the game to stay at my club...?

I think he'll stay, I expect GC to be in a good position for contention when he comes out of contract.

 

[PatrickBateman]

By then Gold Coast will be closer to a flag then Geelong. Don't see him leaving the Suns imo.

I don't agree. Geelong's youth stacks up pretty well compared to Gold Coast's. Then we can talk about all the other variables that make up a successful club.

 

[Superstar swan]

I wouldn't put anything out out I the realm of possibilities when it comes to gaz