Posts Tagged "Gary Ablett"

There was an odd build-up to Sunday’s Melbourne-Gold Coast clash. It seemed like one of those games where the interest levels rose out of sheer voyeurism.

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Watching Gary Ablett last year, I started to fear his longevity in the game would be affected by carrying his Gold Coast team. It would be a huge loss to footy.

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A Gary Ablett masterclass on Saturday night secured Gold Coast a 13-point win over St Kilda in their AFL season opener at Metricon Stadium.

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The Gold Coast Suns are entering their third season in the AFL. With all the draft and recruiting concessions they have had, this is the year the Gold Coast Suns need to consistently perform like an AFL team.

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Gary Ablett, one of the greatest players of the modern era, must defy AFL history twice if he is to win his second Brownlow Medal.

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With the 2012 Brownlow Medal count just days away, it’s time to have a look at which players are in contention for the game’s most prestigious individual honour.

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Gold Coast skipper Gary Ablett has been acknowledged by his peers as the AFL’s best player for a record fourth time, breaking a trend of the individual accolade reflecting team success.

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“Finals” was not the “f” word many expected Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett to utter after the Suns’ second-last round clash with Carlton.

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Craig Bird says AFL leaders Sydney have any number of players capable of combating the threat posed by Gold Coast superstar Gary Ablett.

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Channel Seven recently featured the 1989 grand final on Footy Flashbacks. Another tribute to this match would be superfluous. The game has been dissected and mythologised like no other match.

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Like many, I thought the beginning of the Gold Coast Suns was going to be the start of something special.

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Former Brownlow Medallist Gary Ablett and the Gold Coast Suns have faced intense scrutiny in season 2012. Much of this criticism, particularly that which has been pointed at Ablett, is unwarranted.

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Trying to assess the AFL season this year is a tough ask. Upsets and blowouts seem to be the norm while the ladder is as close as it could be.

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Sherrin magnet Gary Ablett won’t be told to change his ways despite Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna agreeing with critics that his captain’s dominance may stifle the development of junior teammates.

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Coaching great Mick Malthouse says Gary Ablett isn’t a selfish player but his overwhelming on-field presence is stifling the development of Gold Coast’s youngsters.

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The message was simple from Gold Coast Suns captain Gary Ablett in the fallout over his manhandling of young teammate Rory Thompson – get used to it.

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As the dust settles following the introduction of the AFL’s newest franchises – the Gold Coast Suns and Greater Western Sydney Giants – it is becoming increasingly clear that both clubs will need a long time to mature on and off the field.

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Gold Coast Suns and Port Adelaide have both had tough seasons to date and the home side will be desperate to post their first win of 2012 when they line up at Metricon this afternoon. We’ll have live scores and a blog from 2.10pm AEST.

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The Western Bulldogs host Gold Coast Suns in Darwin tonight for their annual home game at the Top End. Join us at 7.40pm AEST for minute-by-minute commentary and live score updates.

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The AFL’s two new boys clash as the GWS Giants and Gold Coast Suns seek their first win of the season. We’ll have live scores and updates from 1.40pm AEST.

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