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Gary Abletts six-year reign as Gold Coast captain is over, with the under-siege AFL star standing down on Tuesday.And despite being contracted until the end of 2018, the 32-year-old has admitted the 2017 season might be his last in the AFL.Ablett informed his teammates at training of the decision to relinquish the captaincy, after it was confirmed last month he had sought a trade from the club late last season to return to Geelong as he battled family issues.That request was denied, and he also missed the opening days of pre-season training on a delayed honeymoon, prompting former Suns defender Campbell Brown to tweet that the 32-year-olds teammates were dirty on him.But Ablett and the club insisted the decision had been made between he and coach Rodney Eade at the end of last season.I feel it is the right time for a change, both for the club and for me, Ablett said in a statement.When I got injured last season, we handed the role over to Tom Lynch and Steven May and both guys, with the help of their teammates, did an outstanding job.It became obvious to me then that we now have the calibre of leaders that are capable of leading the footy club into our next phase.Ablett had captained the Suns in 96 games since their foundation season, but only played 20 matches for the club in 2015 and 2016 as he battled ongoing shoulder issues.However, he said matters off the field were more likely to end his career prematurely, and that he would discuss his future with the Suns at the end of 2017.In the back of my mind, I want to play two years, but I cant guarantee that and thats because of everything thats going on in my personal life, he told the AFL website.Trying to juggle football life and life outside football, I need to see where things are at the end of this year and Ill make a decision then.But, the two-time Brownlow Medallist reiterated his stance that he was wholly committed to the club as they attempted to make the finals for the first time in 2017.This will allow me to concentrate on my return from injury, Ablett said.The last few years have been frustrating, having not been able to get out there and do what I love doing.I will do whatever I can to help my successor and his teammates.Eade said the club would be in a position to announce a new captain within the next month, with Lynch or May favoured to take the helm.As a club, we have had some time to think through the process, he said.Gary and I agreed on a transition a couple of months ago but it was appropriate that he tell his teammates first. 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Was St Kildas win over Essendon a case of a good AFL side finding a way to win when below their best?Or did it reveal the Saints true form; a developing side yet to find a rhythm?Whatever the answer, Saints coach Alan Richardson and five-goal star forward Tim Membrey dont want to reproduce Sundays sort of performance again this season.We didnt play well, was Richardsons summation of their 11-point win over Essendon.St Kilda came within 10 minutes of being the Bombers first scalp in 13 games on Sunday night, before finding a late four-goal burst to get home.Richardson said his side relied a bit much on too few, naming Jack Steven, Jarryn Geary, Tom Hickey, Seb Ross and Membrey as the few.The third-season coach lambasted his teams performance publicly and Membrey said he was similarly upset in the rooms.To play the way we did last night - inconsistent - I guess thats why hes a bit frustrated, he said.He expects so much from us. He knows what our best is.We didnt play our best footy.It was one of those games, it was a bit of a slog.ddddddddddddIts just good to sometimes be able to grind them out.Whether glass half-full or half-empty, the Saints still have a chance to put their win-loss ratio into the positive for the first time in four years, and shape the eight in their final seven rounds.Their run-in includes no interstate trips, with Etihad Stadium matches against Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and Sydney their toughest tasks.Given theyre on a five-match winning streak at the Docklands venue, those matches should hold no fear for the emerging Saints.I think weve just got to keep plugging away, Membrey said.We havent looked too far (ahead) just yet. Richo makes it pretty clear each week that he just wants us to play the way we want to play.Weve got to get together as a group in the back half of this year and really start playing some strong footy. 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