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  • i'm-uninformed2
    Reefer Madness
    • Oct 2003
    • 4653

    Nathan Ablett walks from footy

    At least the man is honest

    Nathan Ablett rules out playing AFL football in 2008 - realfooty.com.au
    'Delicious' is a fun word to say
  • swantastic
    Veterans List
    • Jan 2006
    • 7275

    #2
    Its all to hard
    What a bloody sook,it gets handed to him on a platter,wins a GF and this what a mummers boy.
    Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...

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    • ScottH
      It's Goodes to cheer!!
      • Sep 2003
      • 23665

      #3
      Lazy.

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      • goswannie14
        Leadership Group
        • Sep 2005
        • 11166

        #4
        I'd love to see him in Red and white. Oh well, I can always dream.
        Does God believe in Atheists?

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        • Lucky Knickers
          Fandom of Fabulousness
          • Oct 2003
          • 4220

          #5
          Life's too short to do something that make you unhappy. No matter how great it might seem to those of us who watch from the sidelines all the crap that goes along with it; the training, the constant media attention, the fanatics isn't enjoyable for some and turns you off that 120 minutes game time.
          I admire him for making this decision in the face of all those who are going to bag him for not being grateful enough.
          Good luck to him.

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          • i'm-uninformed2
            Reefer Madness
            • Oct 2003
            • 4653

            #6
            Originally posted by Lucky Knickers
            Life's too short to do something that make you unhappy. No matter how great it might seem to those of us who watch from the sidelines all the crap that goes along with it; the training, the constant media attention, the fanatics isn't enjoyable for some and turns you off that 120 minutes game time.
            I admire him for making this decision in the face of all those who are going to bag him for not being grateful enough.
            Good luck to him.
            Hear bloody hear!!

            If he doesn't want to do it, why do it?! There will be critics who write he is lazy or soft or a sook or fails to understand there are thousands of young blokes who would die to be in his position.

            Too right - and he is honest enough to step aside for someone with the dedication and commitment to doing it.

            At least he is rounded enough as an individual to realise it.
            'Delicious' is a fun word to say

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            • ScottH
              It's Goodes to cheer!!
              • Sep 2003
              • 23665

              #7
              From my memory he was coerced into playing AFL in the first place.
              Had no interest by he was hounded into playing.

              My "lazy" comment was aimed at him telling the truth.
              It could also be transalated into "I don't give a @@@@ anymore, and I never did"

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              • TheGrimReaper
                Suspended by the MRP
                • Sep 2007
                • 2203

                #8
                Lazy wanker he is. Luckily wins a premiership with Geelong and then walks away. Some players like Tom Hawkins who will play for Geelong with all they've got, might not win a premiership.

                The only reason why he made the Grand Final team was because of his last name. Before that he was in bad form.

                Hawkins >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>N Ablett in my opinion.

                Nathan Ablett's heart was never been in it from the beginning. Why should he be given a free ride by Geelong because of his name, when others in the game, have to work their arses off to make it big.

                Geelong won't miss him, and they don't need him. The club will always be bigger than the individual. My words maybe be harsh, but Geelong don't need that crybaby. If only I could earn the amount he's getting. I wouldn't be claiming to feel the pressure. I'll be loving the opportunity that has been given me.

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                • Triple B
                  Formerly 'BBB'
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 6999

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Footylover1
                  ......Why should he be given a free ride by Geelong because of his name.......
                  That's the whole point, he isn't asking for a free ride, in fact he is specifically declining that free ride by deciding to call it a day so to not deceive himself, his club or his teammates.

                  Some may bemoan the fact that most people would give their left nut to be in his position, but he doesn't have the passion and whilst it may be hard for an outsider to understand, that's the way it is.

                  Your post is so far off the mark the interchange bench is in danger of being hit.
                  Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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                  • TheGrimReaper
                    Suspended by the MRP
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 2203

                    #10
                    Originally posted by BBB
                    Originally posted by Footylover1
                    ......Why should he be given a free ride by Geelong because of his name.......
                    That's the whole point, he isn't asking for a free ride, in fact he is specifically declining that free ride by deciding to call it a day so to not deceive himself, his club or his teammates.

                    Some may bemoan the fact that most people would give their left nut to be in his position, but he doesn't have the passion and whilst it may be hard for an outsider to understand, that's the way it is.

                    Your post is so far off the mark the interchange bench is in danger of being hit.
                    What? So you disagree with me so my post is going to get deleted? Gee sorry to have an opinion.

                    I guess Hawkins isn't better than N Ablett because the post is way off the mark.

                    I guess N Ablett was in great touch before the Grand Final because the post is way off the mark.

                    I guess I'm just wrong hey? If you're a moderator delete the post, because I'm not allowed to have an opinion here because it may disagree with yours.

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                    • TheGrimReaper
                      Suspended by the MRP
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 2203

                      #11
                      According to your theory because I'm new to these forums, I know nothing about Football? hmm....Interesting.

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                      • Triple B
                        Formerly 'BBB'
                        • Feb 2003
                        • 6999

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Footylover1
                        What? So you disagree with me so my post is going to get deleted? Gee sorry to have an opinion.

                        I guess Hawkins isn't better than N Ablett because the post is way off the mark.

                        I guess N Ablett was in great touch before the Grand Final because the post is way off the mark.

                        I guess I'm just wrong hey? If you're a moderator delete the post, because I'm not allowed to have an opinion here because it may disagree with yours.
                        Originally posted by Footylover1
                        According to your theory because I'm new to these forums, I know nothing about Football? hmm....Interesting.
                        wtf
                        Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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                        • CureTheSane
                          Carpe Noctem
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 5032

                          #13
                          Jesus.
                          Another thread where you really have to think about whether or not to post because of the drivel contained in some of the comments.

                          BFD, the guy doesn't want to play footy any more.
                          It's his job.
                          I wonder if those who criticised would stay with a job they didn't like because of popular demand.

                          He got what he wanted and moved on.
                          Kind of like Bjorn Borg who retired at 26 being one of the all time great tennis players.

                          It's kind of weird to me that so many people would be upset about Nathan Ablett deciding to move on to a new stage of his life, or whatever he chooses - footy or not.
                          The difference between insanity and genius is measured only in success.

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                          • stellation
                            scott names the planets
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 9720

                            #14
                            I don't think the guy ever really wanted to play in the AFL.
                            I knew him as a gentle young man, I cannot say for sure the reasons for his decline
                            We watched him fade before our very eyes, and years before his time

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                            • 573v30
                              On the bandwagon...
                              • Sep 2005
                              • 5017

                              #15
                              He'll probably return by mid-2008 or 2009.
                              I only support one team: The SYDNEY SWANS!!!!! :adore

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