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Ablett [1] Trivia Quiz

Ablett is considered to be one of the finest players to have ever lived. His application to training was infamously bad, but his talent was undeniable.

A multiple-choice quiz by d-raq. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
d-raq

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,229

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. What was Ablett's first senior AFL club? Hint

Hawthorn

Essendon

Geelong

Melbourne

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Question 2 of 25

2. What was his first jumper number? Hint

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Question 3 of 25

3. Ablett was best on ground in his first home and away game for Geelong (1984)?

True

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Question 4 of 25

4. How many games did Ablett play in 1984? Hint

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Question 5 of 25

5. How many goals did he kick in 1984? Hint

124

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Question 6 of 25

6. Ablett holds the second fastest ton in a season (14 games). Who holds the record? Hint

John Coleman

Bob Pratt

Tony Lockett

Peter Hudson

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Question 7 of 25

7. Ablett played State of Origin in his first season with Geelong?

True

False

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Question 8 of 25

8. How many goals did Ablett kick in his state debut? Hint

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Question 9 of 25

9. Ablett was All-Australian in his debut season for Geelong?

True

False

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Question 10 of 25

10. What was Ablett's goals-per-game average before he became a full-time full-forward (in 1993)? Hint

1.5

2.5

3.5

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Question 11 of 25

11. Who was Ablett's hero as a child? Hint

Malcolm Blight

Leigh Matthews

Alex Jesaulenko

Royce Hart

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Question 12 of 25

12. Who is Ablett's footballing brother-in-law? Hint

Dermott Brereton

Jason Dunstall

Robert DiPierdomenico

Michael Tuck

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Question 13 of 25

13. How many goals did Ablett kick in the 1989 final series? Hint

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Question 14 of 25

14. Ablett is the only player to win the Norm Smith medal in a losing grand final side?

True

False

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Question 15 of 25

15. How many times did Ablett make the All-Australian side? Hint

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Question 16 of 25

16. How many times did Ablett win the Coleman medal? Hint

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Question 17 of 25

17. How many state games did Ablett play? Hint

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Question 18 of 25

18. How many goals did he kick at state level? Hint

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Question 19 of 25

19. After the 1989 preliminary final who famously said (tongue-in-cheek), "We'll all have a party when he (Ablett) retires"? Hint

Allen Jeans

Malcolm Blight

Ron Barassi

Kevin Sheedy

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Question 20 of 25

20. Who did Ablett describe as the "perfect coach"?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 21 of 25

21. Ablett set a record for the most goals in a single game at the MCG. How many goals did he kick? Hint

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Question 22 of 25

22. How many goals did Ablett kick to win his second Coleman medal (in 1994)? Hint

129

122

124

127

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Question 23 of 25

23. How many Grand Finals did Ablett play in? Hint

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which other famous Cat wore no. 5? Hint

Bob Davis

Graham Farmer

Carji Greeves

Alistair Lord

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Question 25 of 25

25. Ablett took his mark of the century over which player (in 1994)? Hint

James Hird, Essendon

Steven Silvagni, Carlton

Dustin Fletcher, Essendon

Gary Pert, Colling wood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Ablett's first senior AFL club?

Answer: Hawthorn

Ablett played 6 senior games for Hawthorn and kicked 9 goals in 1982. His first game in Hawthorn was against Geelong.

2. What was his first jumper number?

Answer: 35

For Hawthorn.

3. Ablett was best on ground in his first home and away game for Geelong (1984)?

Answer: True

Geelong played Fitzroy. Ablett played on the wing, next to champions Michael Turner and Greg Williams. He had 21 kicks and 2 handballs, took 9 marks and kicked 3 goals.

4. How many games did Ablett play in 1984?

Answer: 15

This was his first full season. He won the B & F for Geelong that year.

5. How many goals did he kick in 1984?

Answer: 33

Ablett played all over the ground that year. He played on the wing, in the centre, and at half-forward flank. He was named as an All-Australian half-forward flanker.

6. Ablett holds the second fastest ton in a season (14 games). Who holds the record?

Answer: Bob Pratt

Ablett achieved this feat in 1993 - his first year at full-forward. It took Pratt 13 games to reach this mark. Pratt was a champion full-forward with South-Melbourne in the 1930s. He was a known high-flyer. He holds the record for the most goals in a season (150 - with Hawthorn's Peter Hudson).

7. Ablett played State of Origin in his first season with Geelong?

Answer: True

Ablett was named in the Big V side after a handful of games. Many thought he had received this honour too early. He proved them wrong with prolific displays.

8. How many goals did Ablett kick in his state debut?

Answer: 8

Versus Western Australia. WA won that game, but Ablett won many praises for his efforts with the Big V.

9. Ablett was All-Australian in his debut season for Geelong?

Answer: True

Named on a half-forward flank.

10. What was Ablett's goals-per-game average before he became a full-time full-forward (in 1993)?

Answer: 3.5

This is the highest average for a non-specialist full forward in the game. Ablett's feats from a half-forward flank make him the greatest goal sneak in the history of the game (even better than superstars Leigh Matthews and Kevin Bartlett).

11. Who was Ablett's hero as a child?

Answer: Leigh Matthews

Leigh Matthews is one of the best players our great game has ever seen. He is regarded by many as the player of the century. 'Lethal' was so hard at the ball, that even the posts couldn't stop him (he snapped one in half, after running into it at full tilt). He is also a shrewd and innovative coach who gets the very best out of his players.

12. Who is Ablett's footballing brother-in-law?

Answer: Michael Tuck

On the eve of the 1989 grand final, Fay Tuck (Ablett's sister), prayed that her husband would captain the winning side, and that her brother would be best on ground.

13. How many goals did Ablett kick in the 1989 final series?

Answer: 27

A record that still stands. Considered by many to be the greatest individual final series ever played.

14. Ablett is the only player to win the Norm Smith medal in a losing grand final side?

Answer: False

Maurice Rioli achieved the feat when playing for Richmond in 1982 (and nsubsequently Nathan Buckley for Collingwood - 2002). The Norm Smith is awarded to the best player in the grand final. It is enormously rare for a player to be judged best on ground in a losing side, let alone in a grand final.

15. How many times did Ablett make the All-Australian side?

Answer: 7

1984, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 (Captain).

16. How many times did Ablett win the Coleman medal?

Answer: 3

1993 , 1994, 1995. His first three seasons as a permanent full-forward. The Coleman medal is awarded to the player that kicks the most goals in a season. John Coleman was a freak that kicked about 500 goals in only 98 games.

17. How many state games did Ablett play?

Answer: 11

18. How many goals did he kick at state level?

Answer: 43

19. After the 1989 preliminary final who famously said (tongue-in-cheek), "We'll all have a party when he (Ablett) retires"?

Answer: Kevin Sheedy

Ablett inspired his teammates to a stirring victory over Essendon. The Bombers had flogged the Cats two weeks earlier.

20. Who did Ablett describe as the "perfect coach"?

Answer: Malcolm Blight

Malcolm Blight was a brilliant player (winning a Brownlow in 1978) and a genius as a coach. He is probably most famous for his 85 - 90 metre torpedo goal after the siren to win the game for North Melbourne. He coached Geelong to 3 grand finals in 6 seasons (1989-1994). He also coached Adelaide to back-to-back flags in 1997-98.

21. Ablett set a record for the most goals in a single game at the MCG. How many goals did he kick?

Answer: 14

Ablett kicked 14.2 against Richmond in 1989. He bettered this feat with 14.7 against eventual premiers Essendon in 1993.

22. How many goals did Ablett kick to win his second Coleman medal (in 1994)?

Answer: 129

23. How many Grand Finals did Ablett play in?

Answer: 4

1989 (Hawthorn), 1992 (West Coast), 1994 (West Coast again), and 1995 (Carlton). Unfortunately, they lost all four.

24. Which other famous Cat wore no. 5?

Answer: Graham Farmer

Polly Farmer is a legend of the game. He was recruited by the Cats after a successful career in Western Australia. He was in his twilight when playing in Victoria, but was still one of the best players in the competition. He is the ruckman in the AFL's team of the century. He is regarded as the father of modern handballing.

25. Ablett took his mark of the century over which player (in 1994)?

Answer: Gary Pert, Colling wood

Ablett got high above Pert in the goalsquare at the MCG. He attempted to turn 180 degrees, pluck the ball out of the air with his left-hand, and bring it down in his lap.

Source: Author d-raq

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