Gary Ablett Sr. was an Australian rules footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, nicknamed God for his spectacular high marking and goal-kicking ability with the Geelong Football Club. He was posthumously inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as one of a small number of players elevated to Legend status, the sport's highest honor. His son, Gary Ablett Jr., also became a dominant player in the sport, continuing the family's prominence in Australian rules football.
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Career HighlightWon the Norm Smith Medal in 1989 in Australian rules football after kicking 9 goals in the Grand Final while playing for the losing team. 1 Medals or Titles Band Classification
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Nicknamed "God", Ablett is widely regarded as one of Australian football's greatest players, and was especially renowned for his high-flying spectacular marks and his prolific goalkicking.
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an induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, an AFL Team of the Century selection, the 1993 AFL Players Association MVP award (now known as the Leigh Matthews Trophy), and three Coleman Medals
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(born 1 October 1961) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who represented Hawthorn and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Plays: Australian Rules Football, Lead, sport played
is a former professional Australian rules footballer who represented Hawthorn and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL)
Competed In: Australian Football League, Lead, competition
represented Hawthorn and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL)
On The Roster Of: Hawthorn Football Club, Lead, club Hawthorn
represented Hawthorn and Geelong
On The Roster Of: Geelong Football Club, Lead, club Geelong
Hawthorn and Geelong in the Australian Football League
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