Gary Ablett Jr.
Australian footballer and premiership player
Born
May 14th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian rules footballer played for the Geelong Football Club and the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL). Played a significant role in Geelong's premierships in 2007, 2009, and 2011, contributing to the team with his outstanding skills and on-field leadership. Received multiple accolades, including the Brownlow Medal in 2009 and numerous All-Australian selections. Known for exceptional playmaking ability and football intelligence.
Won three AFL premierships with Geelong
Received the Brownlow Medal in 2009
Named an All-Australian multiple times
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