Terrific news. Another who I thought wouldn't make it. Just goes to show that the people in the know are the people who make the decisions

My Youtube videos might be rubbish and mildly funny. But they not weird so please stop calling that SRS

No.....they are weird.

Really pleased for him. For me he was our most improved player last year.

The players must really love playing for the club, given the choice they always want to stay, and I think thats something that can't be overlooked, we seem to have a wonderful team spirit.

Cringe worthy maybe but not weird. I don’t make weird videos. I never have done and I never will do.

He's certainly earned that 4 year deal after the last 2 one year deals.
A very valuable member of the squad not only because he's a very good second row he's not bad at loose forward or centre and at a pinch could also play at 6.

Ive been a massive ablett fan since I first saw him play! I'm well chuffed about this!

"the glue"

Gareth the point I was trying to make his is a natural loose forward - this would seem to be where he is heading.

This is a key position in the way Leeds play that requires some exposure on the field. What you are saying is leave him where he is until Sinfield retires and then ask him to take over - that seems a bit haphazzard.

I am suggesting a gradual evolution into the role by swapping them around for certain games - otherwise how does he get the experience?

Not at all.

Firstly, this isn't about personal development of an individual player. Its' about what's best for the team.

For now, and the foreseeable future, what is proven to be best for the team is the triangle of McGuire, Burrow and Sinfield. Ablett has found his role and done very well with it.

On the occasions that Sinfield is injured or has to play in the halves we have excellent cover with Ablett but that is as far as it should go, IMO.

I wouldn't dilute the team now to begin preparations for an event 4 years down the line.

Fair points - who is to say it would dilute the team? might improve it - might not.

Using your logic we would never find out - I suppose we have to trust the coaching set up to deliver the correct solution.