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Ablett [2] Trivia Quiz

Ablett ... again. 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: 4 mins.

Author
d-raq

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,145

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
472

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Question 1 of 15

1. How many VFL/AFL games did Ablett play? Hint

246

242

248

244

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Question 2 of 15

2. How many goals did Ablett kick at VFL/AFL level? Hint

1021

1038

1025

1030

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Question 3 of 15

3. Ablett won his only senior premiership with which club? Hint

Drouin

Kooweerup

Geelong

Pakenham

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Question 4 of 15

4. Ablett is regarded as one of the best players the bush has ever seen. Which bush team did Ablett play for? Hint

Albury

Lavington

Wodonga

Myrtleford

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Question 5 of 15

5. Ablett took "Mark of the Year" in which of these seasons? Hint

1986

1991

1988

1985

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Question 6 of 15

6. In which season did Ablett kick goal of the year? Hint

1985

1989

1987

1992

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Question 7 of 15

7. In what year did Ablett announce his new Christian faith? Hint

1986

1985

1988

1987

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Question 8 of 15

8. In which season did Ablett announce his temporary retirement? Hint

1991

1990

1992

1988

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of Ablett's brothers won the Grand Final sprint (on more than one occasion)? Hint

Graham

Kevin

Geoff

Len

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is Ablett's highest number of goals in a quarter of football? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Ablett has spent time in jail?

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is Ablett's middle name? Hint

Luke

Nathan

Robert

Geoff

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Question 13 of 15

13. Ablett's birthday is when? Hint

October 8th, 1962

October 5th, 1963

October 13th, 1960

October 1st, 1961

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Question 14 of 15

14. What position was Ablett named in the AFL's team of the century? Hint

Half Forward Flank

Interchange

Forward Pocket

Full Forward

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many goals did Ablett kick in the 1995 Grand Final? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many VFL/AFL games did Ablett play?

Answer: 248

242 with Geelong, 6 with Hawthorn.

2. How many goals did Ablett kick at VFL/AFL level?

Answer: 1030

1021 with Geelong, 9 with Hawthorn.

3. Ablett won his only senior premiership with which club?

Answer: Drouin

These were real men. Ablett was only 16 when the Drouin side won the 1978 grand final (in the Gippsland league). He also took out the teams best and fairest that year.

4. Ablett is regarded as one of the best players the bush has ever seen. Which bush team did Ablett play for?

Answer: Myrtleford

In 1983 (the year after Ablett left Hawthorn) he joined the Ovens and Murray league. Many say he is the best that the league has seen.

5. Ablett took "Mark of the Year" in which of these seasons?

Answer: 1985

He took a screamer over teammate Mark Jackson. His prize, a new car - which he gave to his mother.

6. In which season did Ablett kick goal of the year?

Answer: 1989

Brilliant piece of commentary from Sandy Roberts. "Look at this. He's alight Gary Ablett. He shoots toward goal - what more can you say!"

7. In what year did Ablett announce his new Christian faith?

Answer: 1986

8. In which season did Ablett announce his temporary retirement?

Answer: 1991

Ablett retired in 1991 for personal reasons. Thankfully, he decided to return to the game midway through the season.

9. Which of Ablett's brothers won the Grand Final sprint (on more than one occasion)?

Answer: Geoff

Geoff played football on the wing for Hawthorn, and played in the 1976 and 1978 premiership teams.

10. What is Ablett's highest number of goals in a quarter of football?

Answer: 6

Versus Sydney, 1994. He also achieved the feat in a pre-season game in 1987.

11. Ablett has spent time in jail?

Answer: False

This is a myth. He has had many run-ins with the law, but has never spent time in jail.

12. What is Ablett's middle name?

Answer: Robert

13. Ablett's birthday is when?

Answer: October 1st, 1961

Ablett was born and grew up in Drouin, Victoria.

14. What position was Ablett named in the AFL's team of the century?

Answer: Interchange

Ablett was named in the AFL's team of the century with other Cats, Graham Farmer and Bernie Smith. Dual Brownlow medallist Greg Williams and 'Captain Blood' Jack Dyer were named on the bench with Ablett.

15. How many goals did Ablett kick in the 1995 Grand Final?

Answer: 0

He kicked 0.3. Team of the Century fullback Steven Silvagni played on him. Ablett had kicked at least one goal in every game going back to mid-1992 before this.

Source: Author d-raq

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