havent followed the NRL for some time, is he doing good?

Not put a foot wrong so far.

Agreed, performing well above everyone's (mine included) expectations!

agreed, this thread, in my opinion was the result of being torched on the leeds board, and rightly so. It's like loosing an argument at school, then saying, right......i'm going getting my friends to back me up. Not very constructive posts on the leeds board, which, i feel, is leading to the contempt being felt on these forums at the moment. just my opinion

Correct. Ironically this thread has produced some worthwhile debate on the subject, rather than the one the OP hijacked on the Leeds board, which now consists mostly of centralparkforever (who may or may not be Keith Swiftcorn in other guise) writing "no, he's average and Leeds smells" repeatedly in response to whatever anyone else says.

I like him. Tackles all day, doesnt make too many mistakes and can be a house. That's what you want your second rowers to do, isn't it?

good strong back rower who goes under the radar more often than not, as most good second rowers do..

Works for me. He's a decent ball-carrier too, makes quite a lot of breaks.



His tackle stats have suffered a bit from being part of our raggedy-d defence this year (which results in everybody making tackles from slightly out of position) but generally is a very solid defender.



His biggest weakness is that he can, occasionally, be too much of a house, and give silly penalties away. Probably less so this year than previously though.

He's about 20 but looks 50 that guy did have an up hill paper round

He's a good British player, from what I've seen he's consistent and works hard. With the celery cap as it is Ablett is the type of player you wish you had 5 of imo.

I read in a program (I think) his nickname was 40-20. (Looks 40, aged 20)

Solid player, versatile - has played SR, centre, loose and stand off. Works hard, often does the full 80 mins. Defends well, can break a tackle. Has got a try or two in him, won't lose you a game and may well win one for you. Biggest problem for mine is lack of pace in attack (contrast that with J Tomkins at Wembley), and can get caught flat footed occasionally in defence.



Oh, and he doesn't poop himself when faced by Warrington props