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What did Gary Ablett Sr. do at Geelong?
Gary Ablett Sr. helped Geelong to a grand final appearance in 1989, where he kicked a grand final record nine goals in a losing team.
How did Gary Ablett Sr. do for the Cats?
Gary Ablett Sr. debuted for the Cats in Round 7 and after just nine games on the wing, Ablett was selected to his first State of Origin game for Victoria.
When did Gary Ablett Sr. start playing for the Cats?
1984
What else was notable about Gary Ablett Sr.'s time with the Cats besides his debut and helping them to a grand final appearance in 1989?
Gary Ablett Sr. is Geelong's all-time leading goalkicker, with 1021 goals; and, in 2006, was voted by Geelong players as the greatest Geelong footballer of all time.
Did Gary Ablett Sr. win any other honors besides being Geelong's all-leading goalkicker and being voted as the greatest Geelong footballer of all time?
Gary Ablett Sr.'s individual accolades and achievements include induction into the AFL's Hall of Fame, selection in the AFL Team of the Century, and more.

Question: How long did he play with the Cats?
Self-contained rewrite: How long did Gary Ablett Sr. play with the Cats?