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Campbell Brown sparks social media stoush with Gary Ablett

Former Gold Coast Suns player Campbell Brown has launched a scathing attack on ex-teammate Gary Ablett on Twitter.

The retired Brown was highly critical of Ablett's decision to take some extra time off and delay his return to Suns pre-season training.

Brown tweeted on Thursday that Ablett's teammates weren't happy about the no-show, especially considering rumours he recently requested a trade back to former club Geelong.

Suns management granted Ablett a longer break for his delayed honeymoon after getting married on New Year's Day this year.

Ablett and Brown are former teammates at Gold Coast. Image: Getty
Ablett and Brown are former teammates at Gold Coast. Image: Getty

The Gold Coast captain's response was short and sweet.

Retired Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes weighed into the debate, defending Ablett.

But Brown stuck to his guns, pointing to Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge's early return to training as an example of leadership.

Ablett hasn't played since Round 16 after re-injuring his troublesome shoulder.