I saw a few games last season in the CH and Armor was outstanding, especially for this age. I hope he gets some good game time this season as he has the potential to be one of the best young forwards in the SL.

To be fair thought with the Pack we have, even if a few players pick up injuries we have the quality to fill the position with equally good players. How many sides in the SL can say they don’t have that worry?

Under the salary cap no club can afford to have superstars in every position that's why players like Ablett & Kirke are so valuable.
They give 100% whenever they play even if they may not be the most naturally gifted or paciest players.
They clearly train well, listen to the coaches & do whatever's asked of them.
A manager/coach's dream I'd have said.
All successful teams have & need players such as these, the unsung heroes & good clubmen.

I wouldn't bracket Ablett in that category at all. The description you give suits Kirke, who is peripheral to the teams' success, but last year Ablett emerged as the kind of player that is glue to the pack. He was arguably our form 2nd rower for large parts of the year and is so much more than the "cheap clubman" that you describe him as.

I agree he has good work rate,he's defensively sound and has more than a decent pair of hands.

I accept that as I haven't seen him much, and as the views on Ablett seem unanimous then your pack will be quality next season and no weak links then.