Huge Out For Gold Coast Ahead Of Demons Game

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The Suns will be without superstar Gary Ablett for their clash against Melbourne this weekend.

Marcus Ashcroft confirmed that Ablett was testing his shoulder at training today in order to make the trip to Alice Springs; but will be unable to play.

“Unfortunately for Gary he got a shoulder knock in our Geelong game a few weeks ago,” Ashcroft said.

“He did everything he could of to get himself right to play against Port Adelaide in China, unfortunately he suffered another knock in the same area in that game."

“We thought with the two week rest before this weekend’s match against Melbourne he’d be okay.”

“Unfortunately today did a fitness test, didn’t feel quite right and on the advice of our medical team it was decided that Gary not play this weekend and be available for next weekend’s match.”