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29 Gary Ablett Jr.

 
Details
Number 29
Height 182cm
Weight 88kg
DOB 14-05-1984
Debut 2002
Games Goals
2010 24 2010 44
Career 192 Career 262
Dreamteam Points
2010 2803 Go to Dream Team
One of the Cats best players in decade 2000-2010, playing part in two flags and winning 2009 Brownlow medal. Considered best player in AFL 2007-2010. Left club for Gold Coast at end of 2010 saeson.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2010
  • Earned All Australian selection for the fourth time
  • Finished second in Brownlow and Cats best & fairest
  • Had a career best 756 possessions, 101 tackles, 106 marks and 44 goals
  • His 756 possessions and 418 handballs both ranked 2nd in the AFL
  • The 756 disposals are the 4th most in league history and a club record
  • Had 30+ possessions in his first nine games
  • Followed with another eight games with 30+ disposals, giving him 17 from his 24 games
  • Season high 40 possessions came in PF vs. Collingwood, his last game with club
  • Kicked five goals vs. Lions in rd 17
2009
  • Capped another outstanding season with second flag and the Brownlow medal
  • Also won AFLPA MVP and AFLCA player of the year
  • Named All Australian for third time and was co-winner of best & fairest with Corey Enright
  • Polled Brownlow votes in 13 of his 19 home & away games, including eight BOG
  • Ranked 2nd in AFL with 744 possessions, the 7th highest total of all time
  • His average of 33.82 possessions per game is the highest in AFL history
  • Gary’s 445 handballs are the highest in league history
  • Had 25+ possessions in 20 of 22 games
  • Had over 30 possessions 15 times and 40+ six times
  • Celebrated his 150th game vs. Adel in rd 4 with 46 possessions and an AFL record 33 handballs
  • Averaged 30 possessions in finals series
  • Played in NAB Cup premiership win over Collingwood
2008
  • Another amazing season saw Gary earn All Australian selection and he was also named as AFLPA & AFLCA player of the year for second consecutive season
  • Finished third in Brownlow with 22 votes despite missing four games.
  • Played 21 games (19-2) and played in second straight grand final. Was brilliant in GF with 34 possessions including career high 22 handballs and was second in Norm Smith medal voting
  • Finished second in best & fairest
  • Averaged 28.9 possessions per game
  • Had 25 or more disposals in 17 of his 21 games
  • Career best 39 possessions and 25 kicks came against Nth Melb in rd 11
  • Ranked ninth in AFL with 606 disposals and fourth in handballs with 318
2007
  • Played all 25 games (21-4) and was best player in the AFL
  • Earned first premiership medal
  • Named All Australian team and was player of the year as voted by AFLPA, AFLCA, Herald Sun and The Age
  • Won his first club best & fairest
  • Polled 20 votes in Brownlow medal
  • Led Geelong with 667 disposals and 358 kicks, and was second with 309 handballs
  • Had 25 or more disposals in 17 of his 25 games
  • His 667 disposals are the 20th most ever in an AFL season
  • Ranked second in AFL for disposals (667), ninth in kicks (358) and sixth in handballs (309)
2006
  • Played 21 games (9-11-1)
  • Finished third in club best & fairest
  • Geelong’s leading goal kicker with 35
  • Career best six goals came in Freo in rd 12
  • Member of NAB Cup winning grand final team
  • Played his 100th AFL game in rd 22 vs. Hawthorn
2005
  • Played all 24 games (13-11)
  • Finished third in best & fairest
  • Gary’s 86 tackles were second most by a Geelong player and ranked 13th in the AFL
2004
  • Gary’s 93 tackles were most by a Geelong player and 11th best in the AFL
  • Named as best team & most constructive player
  • Played 21 games (15-6) including all three finals
  • 50th game came in rd 20 vs. Freo
  • Played in Wizard Cup grand final against St Kilda
2003
  • Played all 22 games (7-14-1)
  • Finished fourth in best & fairest
  • 77 tackles were a team best
2002
  • Made AFL debut in rd 1 vs. Essendon
  • Member of VFL premiership team
2001
  • Played in TAC Cup with Geelong Falcons
  • Represented Victoria in U18 championships
  • Came to Geelong as father-son pick in 2001 draft

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Modewarre
  • Clubs: Geelong
  • Debut: 2002
  • Recruited from: Geelong U18
  • AFL Awards: See awards section
  • Club Awards: See awards section
  • Brownlow Votes: 112
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
1
Essendon
W 125 - 94
13
24
37
5
0
0
1
4
2
2
2
Hawthorn
W 91 - 100
15
23
38
3
0
2
2
6
0
0
3
Fremantle
L 125 - 118
14
19
33
2
0
2
0
4
4
2
4
Port Adelaide
W 159 - 64
13
24
37
4
0
0
1
4
3
3
5
Carlton
L 104 - 68
16
17
33
7
0
4
2
7
2
1
6
Richmond
W 161 - 53
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
Sydney Swans
W 126 - 59
20
18
38
10
0
1
0
7
2
0
8
Brisbane Lions
W 74 - 155
9
22
31
4
0
0
2
3
1
1
9
Collingwood
W 50 - 86
15
17
32
3
0
0
1
3
1
2
10
Melbourne
W 121 - 67
15
17
32
7
0
0
2
4
2
2
11
West Coast Eagles
W 98 - 122
11
13
24
3
0
1
0
7
2
1
12
Essendon
W 83 - 154
14
20
34
6
0
0
2
2
0
1
13
St Kilda
L 70 - 46
17
15
32
2
0
2
0
3
2
1
14
North Melbourne
W 98 - 63
10
23
33
4
0
0
2
5
1
0
15
Hawthorn
W 85 - 83
14
18
32
3
0
1
2
5
1
1
16
Adelaide
L 74 - 63
10
9
19
4
0
1
1
4
1
1
17
Brisbane Lions
W 127 - 64
16
10
26
7
0
2
1
2
5
0
18
Sydney Swans
W 72 - 125
18
11
29
6
0
2
1
4
3
0
19
Collingwood
L 85 - 107
13
13
26
6
0
0
2
6
1
1
20
Western Bulldogs
W 60 - 161
14
25
39
5
0
0
1
5
3
1
21
Carlton
W 121 - 79
17
4
21
2
0
1
0
1
4
1
22
West Coast Eagles
W 112 - 68
16
17
33
4
0
2
1
2
4
2
W1
St Kilda
L 79 - 83
9
12
21
0
0
1
2
5
0
1
W2
Fremantle
W 135 - 66
13
23
36
6
0
0
1
4
0
1
W3
Collingwood
L 120 - 79
16
24
40
3
0
0
0
4
0
1

News

Operation Keep Bartel

Geelong isn't surprised Jimmy Bartel has been targeted by Team GWS, but will be shocked if it doesn't re-sign him next yearThursday, November 11, 2010 - 2:55PM

We understand: Cats

Cameron Ling says Gary Ablett will always be welcome at Geelong, despite his cross to Gold CoastWednesday, September 29, 2010 - 4:03PM

Ablett countdown begins

Geelong chief executive Brian Cook says his club will know whether it will retain Gary Ablett by the end of this weekTuesday, September 28, 2010 - 5:03PM

Chance to keep Ablett

Geelong will meet with Gary Ablett this week in a last-ditch bid to keep him from joining Gold CoastSaturday, September 18, 2010 - 3:33PM

'A very strong individual'

Geelong defender Harry Taylor says omitted teammate Andrew Mackie has been working hard in the hope of a recallTuesday, September 14, 2010 - 6:20PM

Video

GF memories: The Moment (Ch 7)

Ch 7 asks Harley, Scarlett, Ablett and Chapman to recall the match winning goal in the 2009 grand final.Friday, September 30, 2011 - 12:00AM

Access all areas: Allen Christensen (Rd24)

Allen Christensen discusses the Cats win over the Pies.Saturday, September 03, 2011 - 12:00AM

Gary Ablett Geelong highlights

Highlights from Gary Abletts career with the Cats.Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 9:01PM

Ablett career highlights

Highlights from Gary Abletts career as a catWednesday, September 29, 2010 - 4:40PM

Gary Ablett media conference

Gary Ablett announces he has quit the Cats to join Gold Coast.Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 3:47PM

Gary Ablett year by year

Year Club Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh Conv HO Tack FF FA B'low B+F
2002 GEEL 12 37 63 13 100 10 3 76.9% 0 25 7 1 0 28th
2003 GEEL 22 189 138 61 327 26 20 56.5% 0 77 21 11 3 4th
2004 GEEL 21 178 123 46 301 35 25 58.3% 0 93 14 27 3 8th
2005 GEEL 24 257 178 65 435 29 26 52.7% 0 86 23 22 3 3rd
2006 GEEL 21 212 142 74 354 35 28 55.6% 0 65 22 15 5 3rd
2007
 GEEL
 25
 358
 309
 98
 667
 30
 26
 53.6%
 0
 86
 42
 22
 20
 1st
2008 GEEL 21 288 318 100 606 26 24 52.0% 0 95 44 19 22 2nd
2009 GEEL 22 299 445 93 744 27 26 50.9% 0 92 27 24 30 1st
2010 GEEL 24 338 418 106 756 44 26 62.9% 0 101 22 26 26 2nd
Totals   192 2156
 2134
 656
 4290
 262 204 56.2% 0 720
 222
 167
 112  
Best     25 33 12 46
 6 6   0 11 6 4    

AFL
Brownlow medal 2009
All Australian 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (vc)
AFLPA MVP 2007, 2008, 2009
AFLCA Player of the Year 2007, 2008, 2009
Herald Sun Player of the Year 2007
The Age Player of the Year 2007

Geelong
Best and fairest 2007, 2009
Runner up best and fairest 2008, 2010
Third best and fairest 2005, 2006
Fourth best and fairest 2003
Leading goal kicker 2006
Most improved player 2003
Best team and most constructive player 2004

Premierships
VFL 2002 (Geelong dft. Port Melbourne)
NAB Cup 2006 (Geelong dft. Adelaide)
AFL 2007 (Geelong dft Port Adelaide)
NAB Cup 2009 (Geelong dft. Collingwood)
AFL 2009 (Geelong dft. St Kilda)

Representative honours
Victoria Country under 18 2001

Gary Ablett history vs. opponents 2002-10

Opponent Gms Kicks HB Marks Poss Goals Beh HO Tack FF FA
Adelaide 13
 104 125 36 229 15 11
 0 46 10
 6
Brisbane 12
 143 131 31 274 17
 10
 0 47 15
 12
Carlton 9
 110 111 36 221 20 10
 0 34 16 5
Collingwood 13
 166 171 50 337 13 26 0 47 9 15
Essendon 12
 126 149 50 275 17 15 0 42 7 12
Fremantle 14
 153 163 32
 316 21 15
 0 54 13
 11
Hawthorn 13
 149 149 49 298 11
 12
 0 53 15
 15
Melbourne 15
 161 165 51 326 19 21 0 47 17 17
Nth Melb
 14
 144 140 39 284 20 10
 0 42 14 9
Port Adel 14
 154 148 52 302 15
 16
 0 61 17
 6
Richmond 9
 109 87 37 196 17 5 0 37 17 10
St Kilda 15
 152 150 42 302 17 14 0 57 20 14
Sydney 12
 169 115 42 284 19
 9 0 56 19 12
West Coast 12
 138 134 48 272 20
 12
 0 52 13 8
W- Bulldogs 15
 178 196 61 374 21 18 0 45 20 15
Playing record
AFL
Geelong: 192 games, 262 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 18 games, 22 goals
VFL
Geelong: 14 games, 20 goals
TAC Cup
Geelong Falcons: 17 games, 21 games

Milestone games

Milestone versus round venue result
AFL debut Essendon rd 1, 2002 MCG L 50
50th game Fremantle rd 20, 2004 Skilled W 50
Finals debut Port Adelaide QF, 2004 AAMI L 55
100th game Hawthorn rd 22, 2006 Telstra L 61
150th game Adelaide rd 4, 2009 AAMI W 48

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with 40th pick in 2001 national draft as father-son selection

 

Name: Gary Ablett
Your earliest football memory is: the cold mornings
Where were you on the day you were drafted: at home
First person you called after you were drafted: dad
The hardest part of pre-season training: long days
Favourite training drill: the last one
If you could play another professional sport, it would be: NBA
What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you: I’m going bald
Life motto: anything is possible through Jesus
Where is the furthest you have been from home: London
What is the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear: old beanie
Most environmentally conscious teammate: David Johnson
Teammate most likely to go into politics after football: Darren Milburn
What rules you more – your heart or your head: my heart
The last concert you went to: Jason Davenport at a karaoke bar
Your favourite cricketer: David Warner
French fries or wedges: fries
Speedos or boardshorts: board shorts
What’s on your iPod: Kanye West, JT, Toby Mac

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