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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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      On 30/03/2013 at 14:02, dee-luded said:

    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.

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      On 30/03/2013 at 13:35, Range Rover said:

    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

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      On 30/03/2013 at 23:44, daisycutter said:

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

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

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    Suns' big signing = Gary Ablett Jnr.

    GWS' big signing = Tom Scully.

    Not exactly equivalent players - similar coin though.

    Unbelievable.

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    Best and most creative midfielder in my lifetime.

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      On 30/03/2013 at 11:30, hardtack said:

    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.

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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.

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      On 31/03/2013 at 00:20, Ron Burgundy said:

    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.

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      On 30/03/2013 at 21:19, Dockett 32 said:

    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.

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      On 30/03/2013 at 12:13, dee-luded said:

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

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