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Gary Robert Ablett, senior (born 1 October 1961) is a retired professional Australian rules football player, best known as a prolific goalkicker and spectacular marker of the ball. Widely considered one of the greatest and most gifted football players of all time, he is credited with having had the capacity to thrill more fans than any other player during his day with his performances, where his mercurial skillset allowed him to dominate Australian football for almost a decade.

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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Nicholas Bignall (R) of Reading celebrates with James Henry (L) and Liam Rosenior (#2) after scoring for Reading during the Carling Cup first round match between Reading and Burton Albion at The Madejski Stadium on August 11, 2009 in Reading, England. Nicholas Bignall
LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Jermaine Beckford of Leeds United looks dejected during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON fourth round match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on February 3, 2010 in Leeds, England. Leeds United
Northern Ireland's Peter Thompson, left, and teammate Warren Feeney celebrate after Thompson scored Northern Ireland's fourth goal against Georgia during their international friendly soccer match at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Wednesday, March, 26, 2008. Peter Thompson (footballer)
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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Zachary Anderson of the Gold Coast and Jonathan Brown of the Mariners contest the ball during the round 21 National Youth League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Gold Coast United at Bluetongue Stadium on January 22, 2010 in Gosford, Australia. Jonathan Brown
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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"I’m pleased with the character the team showed, especially in the second half. We deserved the draw."


Paul Tisdale Feb 07 2010 10:50 PM from Times Online

"We deserved that little bit of luck at the end. We didn't deserve to lose the game by any stretch of the imagination. Walsall's goalkeeper was made man of the match, and we felt we were worth a goal or two, but I was pleased with..."


Paul Trollope Feb 07 2010 3:43 PM from TEAMtalk Football News

"The supporters made a massive difference"


Paul Trollope Feb 07 2010 3:43 PM from TEAMtalk Football News

"We've got a good group here and the atmosphere and spirit around the training ground is very positive - as positive as it can be in the circumstances"


Gary Ablett Feb 05 2010 12:20 PM from Manchester Evening News

"We don't know the story, we don't know anything"


Paul Chapman Feb 03 2010 11:17 AM from Herald Sun

"It's still all up in the air at the minute so I ve just tried to keep my head down"


Michael Raynes Feb 01 2010 12:38 PM from Manchester Evening News

"This is the sort of game we've got to win but Oldham won't fancy coming to our place on that pitch, Jabo's back and we'll be ready for that game ... Oldham are in a similar position to us, and they had a game called off at the..."


Michael Raynes Feb 01 2010 12:38 PM from Manchester Evening News

"Of course it's still on, anyone can beat anyone in this league and we're still praying the luck is going to turn for us"


Michael Raynes Feb 01 2010 12:38 PM from Manchester Evening News

"I knew this job was going to be difficult when I came here and it is getting tougher."


Gary Ablett Feb 01 2010 12:09 PM from TEAMtalk Football News
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (L-R) AFL players Gary Ablett Jr, Andrew Mackie, Lance Franklin and NRL player Greg Inglis watch the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France during day ten of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AFL footballer Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips poses for photographers as they arrive at Crown's Tennis Players' Party on January 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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