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Australia Gary Ablett Jr. is a highly acclaimed retired Australian rules footballer, known for his exceptional midfield prowess and multiple accolades in the AFL.
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In 2009, Ablett appeared alongside other AFL footballers in an AFL television advertisement titled "AFL: In a League of its Own". The ad featured the players playing Australian rules football at famous sporting venues around the world, and in the middle of other sports being played, including basketball, soccer and American football. Ablett is featured in a scene evading cars in an international off-road rallying event, before kicking the ball to Fremantle player Matthew Pavlich. The ad premiered on television on 22 March 2009.
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Gary Ablett Jr., born on May 14, 1984, in Moriac, Victoria, is a former professional Australian rules footballer. As the eldest son of Australian Football Hall of Fame member Gary Ablett Sr., he was drafted by the Geelong Football Club through the father-son rule in the 2001 national draft. Early in his career (2002-2006), Ablett Jr. played as a small forward, demonstrating goal-scoring ability and evasive skills. He secured a spot in Geelong’s senior side in 2003, featuring in all games and leading the team in tackles and inside 50s. His consistent performance led to a third-place finish in the Carji Greeves Medal in 2005 and the club’s leading goalkicker award in 2006.
A significant career turning point occurred in 2007 when Ablett Jr. transitioned to a permanent midfield role. This move coincided with Geelong’s premiership victory and marked the beginning of a dominant period in his career. He received numerous individual honors, including his first All-Australian selection, the Leigh Matthews Trophy, and the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award. In 2009, he won his first Brownlow Medal and his second premiership with Geelong. In 2011, he made a notable move to the newly formed Gold Coast Suns, where he was appointed the inaugural captain. During his tenure at Gold Coast, he continued to excel, winning four Club Champion awards and his second Brownlow Medal in 2013, becoming the first Gold Coast player to achieve this.
Ablett Jr.’s career was also marked by resilience, as he navigated several injury setbacks, particularly between 2014 and 2018. Despite these challenges, he maintained a high level of performance, earning additional All-Australian selections. He returned to the Geelong Football Club in 2018, playing his final seasons there and reaching his 350th game milestone in 2020. His storied career concluded after the 2020 AFL Grand Final, where he sustained a shoulder injury but continued to play. Ablett Jr.’s legacy includes 357 games played, two premierships, two Brownlow Medals, five Leigh Matthews Trophies, and eight All-Australian team selections.
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