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Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:27 am**

This news broken this morning. After such a great career things just keep getting worse for Gary Ablett.

FORMER AFL star Gary Ablett Sr has been bashed in an alleged attempted robbery in the Victorian city of Geelong.

The attack occurred some time after 11.30pm (AEST) last night in Latrobe Terrace, Geelong's busiest street, police said.

Melbourne Barwon Health spokesman Amanda Bavin said Ablett arrived at Geelong Hospital's emergency department at 1.44am (AEST) today, but left 11 minutes later.

"Basically, he did not stick around to receive treatment," she said.

Ms Bavin said she could not disclose the nature of Ablett's injuries but said she assumed they were minor.

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Vyasa Oftesea, 31, has been charged with attempted robbery, assault with intent to rob, intentionally causing injury and assault with a weapon.

He will face the Geelong Magistrates' Court today.

Police would not confirm what weapon was used in the alleged attack.

Geelong Football Club president Frank Costa said he was shocked to hear of the alleged assault.
Mr Costa was unaware that Ablett was no longer at the hospital and had been on his way there to see him.

"Anything that can go wrong has gone wrong with this bloke," he said.

Mr Costa said Ablett often visited a cafe run by friends in Latrobe Terrace.

Ablett was recently hospitalised after he cut his foot while mowing the grass.

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Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:38 am**

Not sure I would have a crack at Gazza in the street,pretty strong bloke.Poor guy cant take a trick,or does he put/find himself in these situations?

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:25 am**

I would like to give Gary the benefit of the doubt, but it is hard to - considering his past. Getting bashed in a street late at night, then leaving hospital without treatment sounds suss to me.

He seems to attract trouble....

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:35 am**

Even a one eyed Catter such as myself would agree that he is certainly no angel and his part in the death of his younger female compainion was less than heroic to say the least. But why is it suss that Ablett left hospital without treatment? Would you stick around and wait for the media to arrive and add another chapter on the rapidly growing 'you' file? No effing way. Minor injuries vs. Media bullshit..what would you do?

I feel very sorry for blokes like Gary Ablett and yes, even David Granger. Blokes who are suddenly away from the cheering fans and don't have much going for them off the football field. Thankfully, today young players are encouraged to develop a life outside of football, something that the two players mentioned above would have benefited greatly from.

regards,

REB

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:51 am**

If you had no intention of being treated, then why go to the hospital in the first place??

Like I said, it is probably just a coincidence that the guy decided to rob Gary Ablett when it could have been anyone (and I hope this is what truly occurred) - but when you factor in Gary's past it does make you wonder, REB....

Then again, you shouldn't always judge someone based on their past indiscretions either.

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:23 pm**

blink wrote:If you had no intention of being treated, then why go to the hospital in the first place??

Like I said, it is probably just a coincidence that the guy decided to rob Gary Ablett when it could have been anyone (and I hope this is what truly occurred) - but when you factor in Gary's past it does make you wonder, REB....

Then again, you shouldn't always judge someone based on their past indiscretions either.

Probably got sick of bloody waiting Billy. I've done it myself.

regards,

REB

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:41 pm**

No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:48 pm**

MW wrote:No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

Know him well MW or just judging from afar?

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:49 pm**

MW wrote:No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

No one deserves to be robbed / bashed - no one

Please think before you type and post hey !!!

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:49 pm**

Booney wrote:
MW wrote:No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

Know him well MW or just judging from afar?

From afar.

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:51 pm**

Blue Boy wrote:
MW wrote:No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

No one deserves to be robbed / bashed - no one

Please think before you type and post hey !!!

No one deserves to die from taking drugs given to them from another person...allegedly

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:58 pm**

MW wrote:
Blue Boy wrote:
MW wrote:No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

No one deserves to be robbed / bashed - no one

Please think before you type and post hey !!!

No one deserves to die from taking drugs given to them from another person...allegedly

Im trying to think of something to say here,like,you found him guilty but a coroners inquiry didnt,or,you have obviously had all the facts laid out in front of you,or,STRIKE ME PINK!

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:59 pm**

Booney wrote:
MW wrote:
Blue Boy wrote:
MW wrote:No doubt he deserved it. The guy is a knob.

No one deserves to be robbed / bashed - no one

Please think before you type and post hey !!!

No one deserves to die from taking drugs given to them from another person...allegedly

Im trying to think of something to say here,like,you found him guilty but a coroners inquiry didnt,or,you have obviously had all the facts laid out in front of you,or,STRIKE ME PINK!

I said allegedy...sheesh :roll:

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:03 pm**

Well that clears it all up then. Allegedly takes your liability away,not your intent.

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:04 pm**

Booney wrote:Well that clears it all up then. Allegedly takes your liability away,not your intent.

Did I name anyone? You've been watching too much Law and Order Booney

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:11 pm**

MW wrote:
Booney wrote:Well that clears it all up then. Allegedly takes your liability away,not your intent.

Did I name anyone? You've been watching too much Law and Order Booney

LMAO,name any one,who is thread about mate? FFS... :roll:

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:38 pm**

Did Gary get any BROGAN bones ?

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:39 pm**

Rik E Boy wrote:Even a one eyed Catter such as myself would agree that he is certainly no angel and his part in the death of his younger female compainion was less than heroic to say the least.

She was a much to blame as he was. For some reason people feel sorry for her. Its her fault shes dead, not his.

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:44 pm**

pafc1870 wrote:
Rik E Boy wrote:Even a one eyed Catter such as myself would agree that he is certainly no angel and his part in the death of his younger female compainion was less than heroic to say the least.

She was a much to blame as he was. For some reason people feel sorry for her. Its her fault shes dead, not his.

Well, she may have been a lot younger than Ablett, but she was over 18 and therefore should be responsible for her own actions. Like I said though, Ablett's actions in the situation were less than heroic.

As for you MW, you continue to set new standards.

regards,

REB

Posted: **Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:45 pm**

And lets hope he thanks God for his miser..... err, I mean wonderful life.

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