Coach Mark Thompson says Nathan Ablett\'s return a bonus

By administrator July 09, 2008

From the Herald-Sun
Reported by Michael Sharkie

ONCE there was a time when the Ablett presence determined Geelong\'s fortunes.

But Cats coach Mark Thompson says the premiers have moved on beyond Nathan Ablett, and that his return to football would have no impact on Geelong\'s season.

While pleased the young forward had resumed training with the club\'s supplementary list after walking away from the game at the start of the year, Thompson yesterday said Ablett did not fit into the Cats\' premiership defence.

Ablett played in last year\'s premiership but told the club at the start of the year he had lost his passion for the game.

The 22-year-old could return to the VFL within a fortnight.