Pretty sure he wanted to go home for family reasons. Gold Coast said no. Then his sister died. They said yes.
Gary Ablett's sister Natasha passes away
Ablett family in mourning with Gary's sister passing away at 35www.afl.com.au
Whatever his reasons for wanting to go home, and we are in no position to judge what factors formed his true motivation, if the Suns had their time again they surely wouldn’t want him as Captain.