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CibbuanoNathan Ablett considering a return: Thompson
May 15th 2008 23:22
GEELONG forward Nathan Ablett is considering a return to AFL football according to coach Mark Thompson.
The 22-year-old, who won a premiership with Geelong last year walked out on the club in December saying he had lost the passion required to play at the highest level.
Thompson has spoken to Ablett a few times this year and believes he has regained his passion for the game.
"I've spoken to him a few times and it's probably a bit late for this year, for him to play AFL, but that's not the real point, the point is he's missing footy and he is thinking about (a return)," Thompson said.
While there has been speculation Ablett may return to his junior club Modewarre, this isn't possible given he is still an AFL listed player.
Geelong is hopeful that Ablett may train, and possibly play, with its VFL team at some stage this season.
Ablett will need to make a decision on a return by October 31 when the Cats have to finalise their list for the 2009 season.
The 22-year-old, who won a premiership with Geelong last year walked out on the club in December saying he had lost the passion required to play at the highest level.
Thompson has spoken to Ablett a few times this year and believes he has regained his passion for the game.
"I've spoken to him a few times and it's probably a bit late for this year, for him to play AFL, but that's not the real point, the point is he's missing footy and he is thinking about (a return)," Thompson said.
While there has been speculation Ablett may return to his junior club Modewarre, this isn't possible given he is still an AFL listed player.
Geelong is hopeful that Ablett may train, and possibly play, with its VFL team at some stage this season.
Ablett will need to make a decision on a return by October 31 when the Cats have to finalise their list for the 2009 season.
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