Gary Ablett Jnr

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

archie wasnt an elit qb. he was serviceable.

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

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

Edited March 30, 2013 by Munga

[Dockett 32 1,239]

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 29,613]

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 1,539]

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

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

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Suns' big signing = Gary Ablett Jnr.

GWS' big signing = Tom Scully.

Not exactly equivalent players - similar coin though.

Unbelievable.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Best and most creative midfielder in my lifetime.

[Grapeviney 9,717]

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 14,265]

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.

[Chook 15,013]

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 12,390]

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 2,959]

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 2,959]

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...

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

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