Gary Ablett deserves more respect: Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans

GOLD Coast chief executive Mark Evans has launched a passionate defence of Suns superstar Gary Ablett, telling the critics to give him more respect.

Do we need to lay-off Gary Ablett? his club; s chief executive says yes. Picture: Getty Images

GOLD Coast chief executive Mark Evans has launched a passionate defence of Suns superstar Gary Ablett, telling the critics to give him more respect.

Evans was in a fighting mood on SEN today, calling on the football world to “keep it real” with their critique of the little master.

Do we need to lay-off Gary Ablett? his club; s chief executive says yes. Picture: Getty Images

“I’ll give you a fight about Gary Ablett,” Evans said.

“I’m sick and tired of people digging into Gary and not paying enough respect to what he’s done in his career.

“In Round 2, we questioned Gary Ablett for a poor game and he played poorly.

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“After China where he can’t play the next week for a shoulder and decides not to after a fitness test and we question his preparation and recovery.

“How about paying respect to a guy who’s about to play his 300th game in a few weeks time, hey?

Gold Coast Suns CEO Mark Evans was on the warpath over Gary Ablett today. Picture: AAP

“Critique him and critique him harshly if you need to, but keep it real.

While the hot tip is Ablett could well be on the move back to Geelong in the off-season, Evans says he won’t be letting the eight-time All-Australian and five-time best and fairest winner leave without a fight.

“I’ll fight to make sure he wants to stay at the Gold Coast Suns because I can see a great opportunity for him and a great opportunity for us.”

Originally published as Gary Ablett deserves more respect: Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans