Nathan Ablett | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Nathan Ablett | ||
Date of birth | 13 December 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Victoria, Australia | ||
Original team(s) | Modewarre Football Club | ||
Draft |
49th overall (father–son), 2004 Geelong | ||
Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
Weight | 96 kg (15 st 2 lb; 212 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Werribee Tigers | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2005–2007 | Geelong | 32 (46) | |
2011 | Gold Coast | 2 (1) | |
Total | 34 (47) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2011. | |||
Career highlights | |||
AFL
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Nathan Ablett (born 13 December 1985) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Gold Coast and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).
A key forward, 1.98 metres (6.5 ft) tall and weighing 96 kilograms (210 lb), Nathan is the youngest son of Gary Ablett Sr and the younger brother of Gary Ablett Jr.
Although a standout junior footballer, Ablett chose not to play in the TAC Cup to avoid the media attention which accompanied the preceding careers of his father and brother. After spending a year playing in country leagues, Ablett agreed to sign for Geelong (his former club) under the league's father–son rule and was selected with the 49th overall pick in the 2004 AFL Draft. Ablett made his AFL debut in 2005, and was part of the Premiership side in 2007. However, he announced his retirement from professional football at the conclusion of the 2007 season, citing a lack in desire to continue playing at the top level.
Ablett made a short-lived return to the top flight when he joined brother Gary at the Gold Coast Suns in 2011, playing two games before being delisted at the conclusion of the season.[1]