Ablett's Kicking Goals in the Aussie Millions
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We've been hard-pressed to keep up with the star power that is throughout the 238-strong field today, but we've also come across another big name who happens to be seated on the same table as Team Full Tilt Pro Patrik Antonius.
While he's yet to begin making waves in the poker world, Gary Ablett Jr, son of the legendary Gary Ablett Snr, is undoubtedly the biggest name in Australian football. Dubbed "The Son of God", Ablett was a key player in the two Premierships won by the Geelong Football Club in 2007 and 2009. 2009 was also the year that Ablett was awarded the Brownlow Medal, the equivalent of an MVP award in American sports.
This year will be a particularly big year for Ablett, as he's about to take up the captaincy of the Gold Coast Suns, the newest franchise in the Australian Football League (AFL). It's reported that Ablett has signed a five-year deal worth AUD$10 million, making him the highest-paid footballer in the country.
And the good news for all you Ablett fans? He's still holding his own in this tournament, sitting on a stack worth about 35,000 in chips. We'll keep close watch on his progress.