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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Dogwatcher » Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:25 am

1980 Tassie Medalist wrote: Shouldn't matter who his father is or his families emotional ties to the city of Geelong when it comes to Nathan Ablett just wanting to have a kick and a catch at the highest level his footballing ability allows him to play at.


Yes, but we know it was always going to be the way.
I'm sure even you were curious about how the Son of God was going to play. Just like everyone wanted a piece of John Bradsen (errr Bradman).

He chose to play, knowing that attention was going to be focused upon him. He had to be coaxed into playing as it was.

BTW - I like watching him. But I'm just saying he knew what was going to happen if he played the game.
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Strawb » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:31 pm

Dogwatcher wrote:
1980 Tassie Medalist wrote: Shouldn't matter who his father is or his families emotional ties to the city of Geelong when it comes to Nathan Ablett just wanting to have a kick and a catch at the highest level his footballing ability allows him to play at.


Yes, but we know it was always going to be the way.
I'm sure even you were curious about how the Son of God was going to play. Just like everyone wanted a piece of John Bradsen (errr Bradman).

He chose to play, knowing that attention was going to be focused upon him. He had to be coaxed into playing as it was.

BTW - I like watching him. But I'm just saying he knew what was going to happen if he played the game.

Agreed Dogwatcher and I heard from someone in the know the Ablett wanted out mid season and the Cats didn't drop him to keep him in the game.
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Lunchcutter » Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:36 pm

i thought once you've had kids it's not meant to be about YOU anymore!
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Barto » Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:20 am

Good luck to the bloke, if it's not what he wants, why should he be forced to continue?

Anyone calling him a pussy should have a look at their own lives. Would you want to be pushed into a job you didn't want to do even if you had shown an aptitude for it?

Why would any club want a bloke whose heart isn't in it anyway..
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Strawb » Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:21 am

Lunchcutter wrote:i thought once you've had kids it's not meant to be about YOU anymore!

the problem is that he is Gary Ablett's son. Nathan is much like his dad and is quiet and shuns media attention whilst Gary Jr. realises this is part and parcel of being an AFL footballer. Geelong have done a top job looking after Nathan's interests and trying to keep the spot light off of him as much as the club can.
Lunchcutter the same is going to happen to Modra's kids, Roo's kids any champion footballer's children there is alot of pressure on them to shine just like their mum and or dad's did. The best example is Shane Tuck we all know his dad but his mum is Gary's sister Hawthorn didn't give him time to develop and he went to Westies played a gun year and has been a top player for Richmond away from his Dad's former club.
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Psyber » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:45 am

Lunchcutter wrote:i thought once you've had kids it's not meant to be about YOU anymore!

Nah, that's a con put about by the kids! :wink:
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Pup » Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:24 pm

Geelong have a press conference at 3.30

I think it will be Bye Bye Nathan.
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Punk Rooster » Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:54 pm

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/ ... 61,00.html

It is believed he is set to leave Geelong to play footy in the bush*
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Dutchy » Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:39 pm

interesting, they will have to keep him on the list to retain him for 2009 but as they cant replace him I guess they have no choice...dunno what he would have been on but might release a bit of pressure on the cap
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby lovetotalkfooty » Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:05 pm

I don't think this will hurt the cats other than 1 less player on the list. I think i guy by the mane of tom hawkins could fill the role ablett plays and may just fast track his development a little bit more. Could he still win the NAB rising star award this year, may be a fair bet
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Blue Boy » Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:11 pm

lovetotalkfooty wrote:I don't think this will hurt the cats other than 1 less player on the list. I think i guy by the mane of tom hawkins could fill the role ablett plays and may just fast track his development a little bit more. Could he still win the NAB rising star award this year, may be a fair bet


Pretty handy player to step straight in ( Hawkins ) but he may play a bit further up the ground !!!
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Wedgie » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:21 pm

Crikey, do people finally belive me? :?
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Blue Boy » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:23 pm

Wedgie wrote:Crikey, do people finally belive me? :?


I guess now we have to :wink:
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Rik E Boy » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:46 pm

Well son, you've made up your mind and good on you. Now don't bother coming back.

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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Booney » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:01 pm

Rik E Boy wrote:Well son, you've made up your mind and good on you. Now don't bother coming back.

regards,

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Spot on.If the passion is not there at 21 or 22 then you doubt it would be there after a year or two off.My bet is,a bloke like Neil Balme would not stand for any funny business and would have been pretty straight with Nathan.If he was it may of put the kid in his place.

Wonder if anyone had shown Nathan a dictionary on the page covering 'regret'?
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Dutchy » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:35 pm

Imagine the bidding war from the Victorian country clubs at the minute! :lol:

Clubs will be all over him like Norwood over a Swans delisting!
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby sydney-dog » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:44 pm

It may be a hidden blessing, IMO, over the Journey Hawkins will be the better player
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby Wedgie » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:29 pm

I had to laugh at McDermott and Wildy tonight, they make KG and Cornse seem intelligent at times.
They said, that'll teach Geelong for treating him differently in treating him with kid gloves and its really come back to bite them on the bum.
WTF?
If they hadn't treated him with kid gloves he never would have played AFL, because they treated him with kid gloves he played an important part of an AFL Grand Final.
How is winning a premiership having something come back to bite you on the bum?
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby am Bays » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:32 pm

I bet Port Supporters wished he retired four months ago, it would only have been a sixteen goal pantsing...
Let that be a lesson to you Port, no one beats the Bays five times in a row in a GF and gets away with it!!!
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Re: Nathan Ablett Retires

Postby GWW » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:36 pm

1980 Tassie Medalist wrote:I bet Port Supporters wished he retired four months ago, it would only have been a sixteen goal pantsing...


Actually no because if Hawkins played they probably would have won by more.
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