OFFICIAL Blake Ayshford [Discussion]

[Hardwick_2040]

Really good signs, Ayshford had a hell of a game and has been consistent leading all the way up to this finals series.

That try gave him little justice as to the work he has put in, expecting to see some more big things!

 

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Blake's fever scare eases
By Dean Ritchie From: The Daily Telegraph September 15, 2010 12:00AM

HE FEARED he was finished for the season, but blood test results today are expected to clear Wests Tigers centre Blake Ayshford of glandular fever.

Ayshford, 22, has a debilitating virus but doctors believe with a strong course of antibiotics he might still be able to play Canberra.After two days of listlessness and swollen glands, Ayshford said on Tuesday night: "I think I'll be out for the rest of the season."

But Wests Tigers doctor Donald Kuah said yesterday: "He [Ayshford] doesn't have glandular fever.

"He is crook, he has a sore throat and bit of a fever, like any other cold. His glands have flared up, but we haven't ruled him out from this weekend.

"He is doubtful for the game but we will monitor him each day."

Leading Sydney sports doctor Nathan Gibbs said the Wests Tigers drama with Ayshford was a warning for all players to remain hygienic."Players should be reminded of hygiene procedures like not wiping their faces on towels, or drinking from the same drink bottles and washing their hands," Gibbs said.

"Glandular fever is not as infectious as an illness like influenza. Following the swine flu epidemic last year, most teams have in place hygiene procedures that prevent the spread of germs among players."

Ayshford was resigned to missing the entire finals series, saying: "I don't know whether I can play or not, which is really disappointing because this is my first NRL final series."

 

[Alf_Duguid]

Get over it, It's a cold. Harden up son

 

[system]

He played sick on Saturday night and had a blinder and you want him to "harden up"

Well done

 

[Alf_Duguid]

I'm referring to his comments when he said he would be "out for the season". He's not the first to play with a "cold" and won't be the last to play with a "cold". To confuse it with glandular fever is downright stupid

 

[system]

Our Doctors myust be stupid as well than because glandular fever was the first thing they thought to try and rule out

 

[Tigerfansince85]

I heard on the radio today 98.1 I think that he has been cleared of Glandular fever but is still quiet ill.

Heres hoping for a quick recovery !!!!

 

[alien]

I heard on the radio today 98.1 I think that he has been cleared of Glandular fever but is still quiet ill.

Heres hoping for a quick recovery !!!!

I think it was just a really bad throat infection that he had. He'll be getting the anti-biotics into him and he should be right to play even if he isn't quite 100%. Remember he was already sick when he played against the Roosters but that didn't stop him from playing well.

 

[redemption]

He has travelled to Canberra to join the team today. Still not cleared to play though things are on the improve.

 

[BrissieTiger67]

whenever he makes a tackle i hope he coughs in to the face of a raider player :slight_smile:

 

[Yossarian]

I admit I had my doubts about him at stages of the season but I think Blake has really stood up in the finals. His defence is much better, he's been strong in attack, and made good decisions.

Hope he can keep his form up.

 

[sunshine_coast_tiger]

I said earlier in the year we have the best centre paring going forward in the NRL. Ayshford with more game time will become a top NRL player. Look i like Beau but honestly if a fit TNT was outside Ayshford the results could be devastating to opposition defences.

 

[Peaches]

I thought his defence has always been good. He missed a couple of one-on-ones but was never embarrassed. He is a quality footballer. Hard to tackle. Looks to be a quality future back-rower but hopefully he stays in the centres.

 

[Kul]

he may miss some, but he does put in some cracking play-stopping tackles too. His one-on-one at-speed tackles are fantastic! must be the lanky arms

 

[AndTheKungFoSing]

He has been brilliant the last 2 weeks…. the best games i have seen from a center in a very long time!

 

[magpie_mania]

i admit i had my doubts about him at stages of the season but i think blake has really stood up in the finals. His defence is much better, he's been strong in attack, and made good decisions.

Hope he can keep his form up.

all young players struggle with defense it takes time not only physically but mentally to concentrate for 80 minutes and to learn to read a play.we saw it with lawrence and ayshford and we are seeing it now from lui and fifita but i think with time lui will come out of his defensive lapses and turn into a star in his own right.hes only played about 15 games and is 20 with time lui as where seeing with ayshford will be a star.

 

[stryker]

Blake was in our two top best both last week and tonight.
the bloke is on fire!

 

[alex]

Did I read correctly all he ate the day of the Roosters game was 4 slices of toast?

And still scored a 60m try?!

Get Tip Top to sponsor him!!

 

[TigerMc]

He showed glimpses of Brillaince undermining Matai @ sfs late 09' - has obviously matured since then & his all round game looking great! Another Roosters junior that "got away"…

 

[mike]

I had been critical of Ayshford's defence, reading plays wrong, running up out of the line and missing tackles. His attack has been good but not great as he tended to hang onto the ball when a pass was needed.

I can only say that his defence and attack in the last month has been outstanding. Well done Blake for the improvement. Keep it up and I see great things ahead.