But compare the league to that of 10-15 years ago and he would never have got on any of the top sides.

Apples and Oranges. Ablett is a centre. Haven't you heard?

Is he? I thought he was a 'jack of all trades' type player he's that good?

Apologies. He is indeed a rich man's Panapa.

For me, i'm really happy he has been able to fullfil his potential as a player. I certainly won't forget the vitriol poured from many "holier than thou" people, especially on this board, who were willing to cast him off. But much much more importantly, i hope his personal life is richer, and he is enjoying the benefits of friends and family around him. Hopefully the "friends" who did not stop his behaviour are no longer around, or Gareth has seen just how much more there is to life than the path he was on.

Good luck to you lad, you had a lucky break, make the most of it. Many who slip down that road don't get the breaks you have.

Playing better than ever Wigan took the chance on retaining him and he is playing beyond all expectations, I would have him on the short list for man of steel thats unless Stevo has already given it to Roby

Hock has indeed been causing a stir and it has ALREADY led several NRL clubs to start showing considerable interest in him. On the positive side, the guy is absolutely loving his second chance and Wants to repay the faith and support we showed him through his ban period. Also, he has a close family in Wigan and Australia really doesn't appeal to him

Imagine what he would be like without the drugs.

Who can say, maybe his period of reflection will make him a better player.

Here's hoping he can show this sort of form leading into the world cup and doesn't do something ridiculous in the interim.

Have enjoyed watching him mix it with the cons in the past, he's certainly one of our few world class players.

On form I think he is the best British forward, he won't be scared to mix it with the aussies. However he is not as consistant as Burgess, Graham and Ellis... but he is far more devastating.

We are so lucky to have the biggest threat in super league in the backs and also in the forwards.

In terms of natural talent he has always had it. I have said this on many occassions.

Maybe it was the break that has added a degree of "maturity" to him, maybe it would have come with time.

I honestly believe the next 3 years will prove him to be the best back row forward in England.