Gary Ablett has returned to Geelong after a emotional week.
Earlier this week Gary’s sister died, she was in her mid thirties she was the eldest of Ablett’s siblings.
Ablett is 33 years old.
Gary wrote a letter to thank the Suns and Geelong for allowing him to finish of his career where it all started for Gary.
The Suns received pick 19, future second roundpick, to convince them to allow the deal.
Alongside Ablett Geelong also recievied pick 24 and 2018 fourth round pick.
Gary wrote an emotional letter to thank her sister “It saddens me deeply to have to say goodbye to my beautiful sister who will always be a part of our family,” he wrote.
“We will miss her every day! Her gentle spirit, her generosity, her humility and her big smile will never be forgotten. Gary also said he is very excited to come back to Geelong though.
He wrote he was very nervous at his first game at Geelong playing for Suns and was expecting boos but all he got was support and cheers, he is excited to get cheers while wearing the blue and white.
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