Gary ABLETT

1984-96, 242 games, 1021 goals

Gary Ablett’s record-breaking Norm Smith medal-winning performance of 9.1 (goals) was one of the greatest ever seen on the MCG in a grand final. GA September 1989 He had every attribute you can imagine. He had all-round skills, he was good on both sides, was strong, quick and a sensational high mark. Everything he had was that 5 per cent more than anyone else. Barry Stoneham on Gary Ablett, GA September 1997 The Bradman of football – that was how Gary Ablett’s teammates yesterday described one of the greatest players ever. Otherwise known as the great man, God, the Pontiff or just plain Gazza – he was not just a hero to AFL fans, but also to the lucky few who were privileged enough to play alongside him. GA September 1997