Hypothetical - Nathan Ablett

[OldStyle2007]

Hypothetical question:

If Nathan Ablett is still available when we take our first Rookie pick, do we select him?

 

[Biggy_Boy]

He won't be.

 

[winty]

Definitely not. What's to say he wouldn't decide sit out for the year and stay on the Gold Coast with his brother rather than move again?

He's walked out on us before, as well as his building apprenticeship and apparently didn't apply himself when playing for a local side on the Gold Coast. I'd rather list someone who actually wants an opportunity.

 

[krisholio14]

This is going to sound bitter, no bitterness involved though when I say Nate will never make it as a league footballer unless Gary is there to hold his hand.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Waste of a list spot.

 

[white_noise]

Played one game all season to at least expected potential (final round) and up until his brother was announced officially to come to the coast was only a show up 1 in 3 training sessions.

Since Gaz has made the move he has shown more heart, but still not really happy with any spot he is offered on our list. We don't want him (as supporters) any more than you guys should.

 

[you pick one]

If he had been really fair dink um we would probable have had to fight GWS off next year,
I think time has probable passed Nath by......NO

 

[vinum coupe]

What the?
Even if we still had Gaz this would be a crazy thread.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

It's the off-season, fella. All sorts of topics crop up - same as it ever was.

 

[Vdubs]

Hate to be contrary, but we all have opinions, and IMO, Nathan WILL make it as an AFL player, helped by Gary. Pretty sure it's one of the factors for Gary's move, but moreover, the guy is an ABLETT, we saw glimpses of his talent, and he should have no excuses now.


But, no way could WE select him as he is destined to play with his brother, ie wasted pick for us.

 

[_Me_]

Hate to be contrary, but we all have opinions, and IMO, Nathan WILL make it as an AFL player, helped by Gary. Pretty sure it's one of the factors for Gary's move, but moreover, the guy is an ABLETT, we saw glimpses of his talent, and he should have no excuses now.


But, no way could WE select him as he is destined to play with his brother, ie wasted pick for us.

this will hurt to say

But i seriously think Blake will be a more beneficial player in 2011 2012 and beyond.

Nathdog will get a few games becuase of his brother, but will get smashed, he does not have the heart to be an AFL player. Is too lazy and self absorbed, and only hangs on to the AFL for moolah.

The best thing about the Judas family moving north will be the fact that the Ablett family pension fund will not be funded by Geelong.

This thread is seriously a poor troll.

 

[darren forssman]

We don't want him (as supporters) any more than you guys should.

think of it as a signing bonus.

 

[maxy87]

Even if it were to happen it wouldn't be a good look. The kid made his bed now he has to lay in it. Simple

 

[AM]

What the?
Even if we still had Gaz this would be a crazy thread.

Schools have pretty much turfed it in for the year VC, so expect a plethora of these sort of threads.

 

[chefmeister]

We've done fine without him so far.

 

[David the Cat]

Recruit Nate?...what a ridiculous idea.

Makes me want to open an Andrew Lovett thread!

 

[Beth]

So many kids would kill for one opportunity at the highest level. This bloke gets how many because of his surname and his big brother??

Nate thanks for being a part of our premiership drought breaker but seriously mate grow up!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Went pick 1 PSD to Suns. LOL what a waste of a spot Suns.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

no commitment from nathan. give him 6 months.

 

[muttonchops]

Only there becasue of his brother, will keep Gary happy. Cant wait to play them, hope Nath is playing, imagine Scarlo going onto him. Nath would run and hide (he has done that before).

 

[Barabbas]

Nathan could be anything if he wanted to be, but did anyone see the photo of him and Gary in the HS? His conditioning looks appalling. He's had a year long preseason too.

 

[Beth]

Went pick 1 PSD to Suns. LOL what a waste of a spot Suns.

You can afford to chuck away a pick on a charity case when are you being gifted a flag in the next few years.

 

[_Me_]

You can afford to chuck away a pick on a charity case when are you being gifted a flag in the next few years.

he provides salary splitting for gaz

he is useless

 

[Partridge]

he provides salary splitting for gaz

he is useless

I really hope he plays against us. Love to see Scarlett line up on him.