OFFICIAL Blake Ayshford [Discussion]

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Why would we want ANOTHER small backrower? If he's not playing centre he's not worth a top 25 squad spot. Which is probably the case at the moment and even if he was available you'd have to think Tim Simona has moved ahead of him in the pecking order.
 
@Yossarian said:
Why would we want ANOTHER small backrower? If he's not playing centre he's not worth a top 25 squad spot. Which is probably the case at the moment and even if he was available you'd have to think Tim Simona has moved ahead of him in the pecking order.
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I just get worried if he moves on a plays better at another club lol
 
nice thoughts ,,but you know that Benji ,Lawrence, Ayshford and Blair will STILL be there next year and most probably Moltzen somewhere..they are all on contract and I dont think our leaders have the will or the gumption to make the sort of changes you are suggesting.
 
To be honest I don't think Simona is any better than Lawrence or Ayshford and I don't think he ever will be. Reddy has played better than both of them and I see no reason to replace either Koro or Nofo for them so one is going to state cup to be groomed as a backrower and for me it would be Lawrence. Ayshford keeps his position in the centres at full strength imo.
 
I would rather see Lawrence in the side (if he is fit). Clearly Lawrence has been playing busted. I think I will never get over how Blake played last year - Blake seems a bit of a space cadet at times on the field. Rather see Blake miss out on the team for sure
 
@MacDougall said:
To be honest I don't think Simona is any better than Lawrence or Ayshford and I don't think he ever will be. Reddy has played better than both of them and I see no reason to replace either Koro or Nofo for them so one is going to state cup to be groomed as a backrower and for me it would be Lawrence. Ayshford keeps his position in the centres at full strength imo.
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Agree mate, I think Simona is the very definition of Bog Average. Good solid State cup player written all over him

Dont think Lawrence would cut it in the second row though.

It's a damn tradgedy but i think is carrer is all but over due to injury.
 
You're starting just as many pointless threads as that peanut Khristian did. We have better backrow options than Ayshford, and you left out Sitaleki Akaoula who is one of the more potent backrowers we have at the club. He's one of several players I'd have on the bench ahead of Santi who is too small to offer any impact in FG.
 
Ayshford has appeared to rediscover his form this year, I certainly wouldn't be letting him go before Reddy, Simona or Lawrence.

Next year I'd prefer to see:

1\. Teddy
2\. Koroibete
3\. Richards
4\. Ayshford
5\. Nofoaluma
 
@Cultured Bogan said:
Ayshford has appeared to rediscover his form this year, I certainly wouldn't be letting him go before Reddy, Simona or Lawrence.

Next year I'd prefer to see:

1\. Teddy
2\. Koroibete
3\. Richards
4\. Ayshford
5\. Nofoaluma
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Looks good to me , any chance we can swap Moltzen and someone else for Richards right now ??
 
I think Simona also may have reached his peak, and I disagree on a move for Ayshford to the forwards in NRL.
Its not hard, we just need to GET what we NEED….for too long weve improvised, made do....used a butter knife instead of a screwdriver.
Just get props to play prop
2nd rowers to play 2nd row
Wingers for the wing and so on etcetera :brick:
 
@innsaneink said:
I think Simona also may have reached his peak, and I disagree on a move for Ayshford to the forwards in NRL.
Its not hard, we just need to GET what we NEED….for too long weve improvised, made do....used a butter knife instead of a screwdriver.
Just get props to play prop
2nd rowers to play 2nd row
Wingers for the wing and so on etcetera :brick:
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Ink ….. How dare you bring your common sense onto this Forum again

Haven't you been warned enough
 
Wouldn't mind this backline for '14 if they're ready…

1\. Teddy
2\. Mr T
3\. Richards
4\. Nofo
5\. Koro
6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks

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I have a feeling the forwards is going to be the destination for one of these guys sooner rather than later, the question is which one? There's going to be plenty of competition for spots next yr with Saint Patty back on board and the sudden emergence of Nofoaluma, there won't be room for everybody, somebody will have to make way, provided we have no injuries.

The question is who would it be? im discounting Utai and Lote cos they won't be around, but despite that it will be interesting to see where the cards fall. I don't believe Richards has been bought for depth, i believe he will be in the side come round 1\. Nofoaluma, should he show strong form towards the end of the yr will put in a strong showing, and Koroibete, despite struggling at times this yr i think will still be in our top side.

This leaves Aysford and Lawrence. People talk about Nofoaluma's future being in the centres, and with Richards on his way back to take a wing spot could make that all the more likely in the near future depending on form. Or you could switch them around and have Richards in the centres and Nofoaluma on the wing.

Getting to my point, should all the players above warrant selection in round 1 next yr, i believe one of these 2 guys will have to shift into the forwards. My preference would be Lawrence. Its quite clear due to the nature of his injury that he can't be the player he use to be. He's dying for something different and a chance to re-invent himself, so my preference would be him. He could bulk up in the summer and i don't see why he can't be a success.

I hate being one of those people who names fantasy line-ups, but on this occasion its essential. Maybe we could see something like this in 2014

1\. Tedesco
2\. Nofoaluma/Richards
3\. Richards/Nofoaluma
4\. Aysford
5\. Korobiete
13/14\. Lawrence

I know people will complain and won't want to see either of them move but i have a feeling this is where its headed, cos the way it stands atm, there won't be a spot for everyone, and considering Rowdy is probably the most likely candidate, he has a mortgage on his spot in the 17, and if its not in the centres Potter will find another spot for him.

Whose your pic?
 
no opinion yet.. it depends a lot on their defensive. lawrence hits hard but his defensive reads of late have been terrible.

also, depends on if reddy is re-signed. i think we may ask ayshford to have a looksie somewhere else for 2014
 
Can't believe i forgot about Reddy. He deserves a new contract and that would throw another spanner in the works. Come to think of it Reddy might very well be the sacrificial lamb and may be moved on to accommodate the others. I hope not though.
 
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