Chicago Hounds tighthead prop Charlie Abel has been named the MLR Player of the Week following a tireless performance against the New England Free Jacks in Week 4.
Abel epitomized the grunt work that underpins Chicago's dominance up front, carrying hard and often to wear down the Free Jacks' defense — twice muscling over the line for tries. His workrate off the ball was equally relentless, arriving at 18 rucks and making seven tackles to keep Chicago's momentum rolling throughout.
Abel's combination of physicality, finishing, and sheer work rate made him the standout performer of the week.