Nathan Ablett Is Taking A Little Breather
Nathan Ablett has already accomplished the most important thing in AFL, winning a premiership, and now he is going to take a break. Geelong are unlikely to be slowed down next season as they have Tom Hawkins to step into the forward line.
From the Geelong site: Nathan Ablett takes time out
From the Herald Sun: Nathan Ablett quit shock for Geelong
RELUCTANT Geelong forward Nathan Ablett yesterday dropped a pre-season bombshell by informing the Cats he had retired just three years into a promising football career.
The Cats spent yesterday convincing him to instead take several weeks to clear his head, before coming back to them with a decision in late December.
From the Geelong site: Nathan Ablett takes time out
The news shocked the club, with Geelong uncertain when or if the talented goalkicker will return to the top level.
While the Cats remain hopeful Ablett’s decision is only temporary and that he will return to play in time for their title defence in 2008, there appears serious doubt about Ablett’s conviction to continue playing.
While the Cats remain hopeful Ablett’s decision is only temporary and that he will return to play in time for their title defence in 2008, there appears serious doubt about Ablett’s conviction to continue playing.
From the Herald Sun: Nathan Ablett quit shock for Geelong
RELUCTANT Geelong forward Nathan Ablett yesterday dropped a pre-season bombshell by informing the Cats he had retired just three years into a promising football career.
The Cats spent yesterday convincing him to instead take several weeks to clear his head, before coming back to them with a decision in late December.


