Ablett to help new Suns AFL coach Solomon
Aug 10, 2017 - 4:48 AM Gary Ablett's absence in Dean Solomon's AFL head coaching debut is not all bad news, with the interim coach indicating he will lean on the midfielder for advice in Saturday's QClash with Brisbane.A slight tear to Ablett's right hamstring - the other leg to the one that caused him to miss four of six games earlier this season - continues the dual Brownlow medal winner's frustrating season of injury.
But Solomon will at least get to tap into Ablett's brain in the coaching box as he takes over from the sacked Rodney Eade.
Ablett has even assumed a coaching role at training this week to lighten the load on Solomon.
"I just spoke with him and he's keen to push hard for next week (to play)," Solomon said of Ablett on Thursday.
"His attitude's been amazing in the last 24-48 hours ... he was taking drills yesterday and will be up supporting the team and I want to lean on him to educate our players at halftime and after the game.
"He has absolute buy-in and wants to do that - you can't be more impressed."
While Ablett will be utilised, Solomon said match-day operations would remain mostly unchanged.
"I don't feel like I'm in the hot seat," the coach said.
"I'm with three other assistant coaches working side by side to unite this club.
"We were all sort of shocked by the news, but the playing group walked in today really galvanised.
"Our thoughts are with Rocket (Eade) and his family but, unfortunately with footy, you've got to quickly shift and move on."
Source: AAP
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