The 36-year-old Geelong star shared his family’s struggles in an Instagram post on Sunday afternoon, just days before he left home to join the Cats’ hub in Sydney. "But what many of you don’t know is that our son has been recently diagnosed with a rare and degenerative disease. Gary Ablett’s wife Jordan has detailed the devastating impact of the death of her mother and her son’s rare diagnosis in a lengthy Instagram post. Posted by. Geelong. Gary Ablett has revealed his 17-month-old son is living with a recently diagnosed and rare degenerative disease. Ablett revealed that his son had a rare degenerative disease at the start of the month Geelong has at least two matches to play in Perth against Fremantle and West Coast, which Ablett will miss Gary Ablett Jr. announces that his son, Levi, has been "diagnosed with a rare and degenerative disease." Geelong champion Gary Ablett has revealed his son is battling a rare and degenerative disease Gary Ablett’s wife Jordan posts emotional tribute after death of mum, Trudy Ed Jackson AAP Geelong champion Gary Ablett has shared the heartbreaking news that his infant son Levi is battling a rare and degenerative disease. Ablett, who celebrated his … Gary Ablett Jnr and his wife Jordan have revealed their young son Levi is fighting a rare illness. Ablett said in an Instagram post on Sunday evening that … Gary Ablett Jr. announces that his son, Levi, has been "diagnosed with a rare and degenerative disease." 442. Close. A post shared by GARY ABLETT (@garyablettjnr) on Jul 4, 2020 at 11:16pm PDT "Some of you might already know that Jordan is caring for her mum as she battles with cancer," Ablett said. AFL superstar Gary Ablett and his wife have been hit by an unfortunate scam just days after revealing their son Levi’s rare and degenerative disease.. 1 month ago. The Geelong Cats superstar played his 350th AFL match on Saturday before posting a heartfelt Instagram message on Sunday afternoon to thank fans, friends and family for … RELATED: LOOKING BACK AT THE ABLETT FOOTBALL DYNASTY Curious fans replied to the post asking the couple to reveal their son’s name - but the couple have …