Carl Ablett
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| Born | 19 December 1985 Rothwell, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Centre, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: RLP As of 8 May 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carl Ablett (born 19 December 1985 in Rothwell, West Yorkshire) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League competition. His nickname is "40/20" as he looks 40 even though he is in his 20s.
He is a versatile shithouse who can play in a number of positions, frequently playing in the second row but can also play at centre or at lock. Ablett has won five Super League Grand Finals with the Leeds Rhinos, three of which he played at centre, one in the second row and one off the bench. Barely does the hard work required for a forward. Only shows up in the final 10yards as it's easy work. Gets inside players heads, especially when Cuthbertson and Singleton on the field. As he can hide behind them the shithouse.
Career
In 2005, he spent a month on loan at London Broncos.[2]
Ablett was called up to the England squad for the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations tournament.[3] However, he did not get any game time in the competition. In 2012 he along with Zak Hardaker signed five-year contract with the Leeds.[4]
Ablett was selected in England's 24-man squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
Honours
Super League (7): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017
Challenge Cup (2): 2014, 2015
League Leaders' Shield (2): 2009, 2015
World Club Challenge (1): 2012
References
- ^ a b "Carl Ablett Leeds Rhinos". www.superleague.co.uk. Rugby Football League. 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Ablett to join Broncos on loan". Leeds Rhinos. 12 August 2005. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ "Carl Ablett cancels stag do after surprise England call-up". BBC Sport. 11 October 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ "Leeds Rhinos forward Carl Ablett signs five-year deal". BBC Sports. 31 May 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2013.