OFFICIAL Blake Ayshford [Discussion]

[T-REXX]

yet only 6 weeks ago was threatened with the sack

some of you guys have short memories

6 weeks ago ayshford had about 8 terrible games in a row, he deserved all the critisicm he copped. However sincethen he has been brilliant

I agree. But people need to look beyond the last month to sat a player is SOO worthy. IMHO I think moltz and Lawrence will make a better pairing. Lui and benji on halves.

Ayshford although improved I think is to slow, not a strong attacker and worst of all a hog.

 

[king_sirro]

Doesnt really matter if Lawrence is ahead of Ayshford for Origin because they play different positions.

 

[mtd]

moltzen is wasted in the centres. hes an organiser, we need him in the halves. we are better off shifting marshall to the centres where his footwork can create more space for a fast winger, such as lawrence… meanwhile keep ayshford and tuquiri on the otherside. its a lethal combo on both sides

 

[Marshall_magic]

Ayshford has really stepped up this finals series, but I think Jennings will get the right centre gig in SOO next year.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Am very proud to say I was wrong about this guy.He proved a class act during the finals.

And what about Mitch Brown.Great stuff.

 

[cunno]

What a centre pairing for 2011\. Ayshford and Lawrence. Sheens always said it takes 50 first grade games to make a player. These two will have the opposition defence in turmoil next year. But, so many players have really stepped up as this year has gone on. We will have a forward pack that instills fear and a backline out of this world in 2011.

Agreed PP there is a lot to build from for 2011.

 

[Archangel]

Ayshford is definitely up there as one of the best centres this year. I can imagine he would add a bit more bulk, improved speed during the off season, and we have ourselves a BIG SOO contender. I still think Lawrence will get up over him though.

 

[alien]

ayshford was always going to improve with the more experience he got. i just hope sheens doesnt move him to lock/second row next year

 

[simonthetiger]

I was one of the few saying that it may be time for Daniella to get a gig in the centres.

But what a back end of the season from Blake.

I was shutting down all the key players and proving hard to contain himself.

Blake and Manchild….what a centre combo and they are both babies as well.

Giddyup!!

 

[hadds75]

I think some people are well ahead of thereselves. Ayshford had a very below average season, and played well the last 4 games. Without being hasty, I believe the Ayshford/Ryan combination was one of the most unthreatening centre pairings going around in the NRL. I dont remember a specific time this year where they legitimately busted through. So I think ill reserve a bit of judgementm and see how Ayshford fairs with Tuquiri/Tuiaki outside him next year.

Jennings and Lawrence are lightyears ahead of him and the usual suspects of Lyon, Gasnier, Cooper will always come up in origin selection.

 

[Jazza]

I think some people are well ahead of thereselves. Ayshford had a very below average season, and played well the last 4 games. Without being hasty, I believe the Ayshford/Ryan combination was one of the most unthreatening centre pairings going around in the NRL. I dont remember a specific time this year where they legitimately busted through. So I think ill reserve a bit of judgementm and see how Ayshford fairs with Tuquiri/Tuiaki outside him next year.

Jennings and Lawrence are lightyears ahead of him and the usual suspects of Lyon, Gasnier, Cooper will always come up in origin selection.

Totally agree with you hadds.

Ayshford has a lonnnnng way until origin selection, we were VERY reliant on Lawrence's side this year.

So for now I got one word for Ayshford: "NO"…..... Not trying sound harsh by the way :wink:

 

[Bismark]

Michael Gordon
Michael Jennings
Beau Champion
Chris Lawrence
Mark Gasnier

I think Ayshford has a long line in front of him. State of Origin is not about you, but alot more about who else (alla Farah, but also if you consider Adam Mogg)

But yes, if you are saying he is of Origin quality, I think its a fair call. Be interesting how he backs it up next year and keeps improving. I'd probably say Dwyer is more likely for Origin than Ayshford.

 

[Spartan117]

Big future and much improved but not within a mile of Origin.

I would prefer some more pace in the centres,

 

[Blake93]

Why are people questioning his speed? Carney is one of the fastest guys in the league and he barely caught up to ayshford after his 60/70 metre intercept try. Yes ayshford did have a headstart but I still think he's fast and his ability to carry players on his back for 5-10 metres is amazing. Honestly I think lawrence had quite a poor season considering his capibilities but I suppose that's just me.

 

[hadds75]

Why are people questioning his speed? Carney is one of the fastest guys in the league and he barely caught up to ayshford after his 60/70 metre intercept try. Yes ayshford did have a headstart but I still think he's fast and his ability to carry players on his back for 5-10 metres is amazing. Honestly I think lawrence had quite a poor season considering his capibilities but I suppose that's just me.

Carney was running with him for the last 20 metres just took ages to take him. Maybe Blakes not slow, but hes definetly not quick, or maybe he just doesnt show it. I dont remember a time all year he was able to stand someone up, or just burst through a whole at pace and craete somthing for us.

Lawrence's big problem is he doesnt get enough ball and hes not a player who goes looking for the ball. His hitups are more effective than any other player in the team, but sadly we hardly see any of them. And this isnt just recently due to his injury i think its been somthing in his game for a while.

 

[barra]

Ayshford is quicker than he looks because of his long stride and his strength is pretty amazing for a kid, and Lawrence is still riding the roller coaster of a young player learning the game and coping with injuries. Chris may sneak into the 4 nations sqaud but if not SOO will beckon next year. At the moment I think only Jennings is in front of him for selection. Blake is still a way off rep footy but if he really wants it…

Both are quality, and remember both are still young. Please leave them where they are and bring on 2011!!

 

[william_rodgers]

Moove benji to the centres i dont think so, especially the way he has played this year, & ayshford deserves his spot in the centres next year.

 

[stryker]

Ayshford is quicker than he looks because of his long stride and his strength is pretty amazing for a kid, and Lawrence is still riding the roller coaster of a young player learning the game and coping with injuries. Chris may sneak into the 4 nations sqaud but if not SOO will beckon next year. At the moment I think only Jennings is in front of him for selection. Blake is still a way off rep footy but if he really wants it…

Both are quality, and remember both are still young. Please leave them where they are and bring on 2011!!

My thoughts exactly mate…Blake is very deceptive in his speed. He has a sort of rolling lumbering style that seems quite hard to defend against.

The way he carried Carney on his back for that try in the first semi was brilliant. Remember he was also sick that week!

He is very promising.

 

[Balmain_Tiger]

Ayshford is quicker than he looks because of his long stride and his strength is pretty amazing for a kid, and Lawrence is still riding the roller coaster of a young player learning the game and coping with injuries. Chris may sneak into the 4 nations sqaud but if not SOO will beckon next year. At the moment I think only Jennings is in front of him for selection. Blake is still a way off rep footy but if he really wants it…

Both are quality, and remember both are still young. Please leave them where they are and bring on 2011!!

My thoughts exactly mate…Blake is very deceptive in his speed. He has a sort of rolling lumbering style that seems quite hard to defend against.

The way he carried Carney on his back for that try in the first semi was brilliant. Remember he was also sick that week!

He is very promising.

blake has really impressed everyone the last 2 months. i wasnt to keen on him being in the centres at the start of this year/back end of last but now he is reaching his potential and with a good off season he could be incredible

 

[redemption]

The blokes who did not rate Ayshford are the same people who didn't want Liam back!!

They can only register size or speed - and are blind to the value of genuine footballers who just get better over time!!

Mark my words - and those of another genuine footballer named Todd Payten (who some of the fleas also wanted gone this season) - this kid is the real deal and is an old-school instinctive player with a load of talent and intelligence!!!