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Gary Ablett Jnr

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Fitz Fitzpatrick Redleg

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but having a father/son like the ablett's who are both legends of the game is certainly very rare. theres several examples of father/son playing top level sport but cant think of many where both have been absolutely heads and shoulders above all others of their generation

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Dockett 32   1,239

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his strength in his legs hips & core, he could play til 33 + down forward.

Where will he finish up I wonder. The Demons would be nice.

daisycutter Legend

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Is there a father-son pairing to rival them in any other sport in the world do you think (past or present)?

Kieren Jack and his dad, and that's over two sports

45HG Trident

45HG   1,559

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Kieren Jack and his dad, and that's over two sports

Absolutely love Kieren Jack - but Gary Ablett he ain't.

jabberwocky Redleg

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Best and most creative midfielder in my lifetime.

Grapeviney Redleg

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Couldn't agree more...but I'd have his dad in that list as well.

Until last night I always thought Gary Snr was the more freakish player, while his son the more well-rounded, but some of last night's magic reminded me very much of his father.

Beautiful to watch.

Deestroy All Trident

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I thought he was selfish. All those possessions and kicking 4 goals to himself. Winning the game off his boot... Give someone else a turn.

All jokes aside, it was just jaw dropping to watch that display. Even when every other player looked spent, he looked like he could school them for a fifth quarter.

Sam Gilbert is meant to be some freak rugby upbringing tackler, yet Gaz brushed him off like he was nuttin'.

He killed my multibet, yet it was still a joy to watch.

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I'm not going to lie. I loved his performance even more considering I tipped the Suns and had Gary Ablett as my SC Captain.

dees189227 Legend

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Suns' big signing = Gary Ablett Jnr.

GWS' big signing = Tom Scully.

Not exactly equivalent players - similar coin though.

Unbelievable.

Agree. Scully would be on the same amount as Gaz but I know who is more exciting. Ablett is a captain who leads perfectly. Scully is vc and no where near as good as leader.

dee-luded Legend

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Where will he finish up I wonder. The Demons would be nice.

I reckon after 2015, we'd be better served with an elite player of about 25 - 26 Yrs of age.

To me, poetic justice would have GAjnr return to sleepy hollow. I would not like to see future Abletts of young Gaz, go to the Suns.

dee-luded Legend

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he's knocking right on that door.

You forgot someone in your list: GAblett Snr

not to mention Lockett, Silvani Jnr, Flower, did I forget any?

... that spin away from the opponent & goal was very GAblett Snr like, but Snr did it all the time. Jnr is a much better midfielder than his dad & has better endurance.

Jnr is one of the best midfielders of all time. Still got a small way to go to catch his dad.

I, did... Bruce Doull for one...

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Norm Smith's Curse   2,602

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Gold coast were exciting last night, fit and structured, they look so far ahead of us last night.

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