OFFICIAL Blake Ayshford [Discussion]

[alex]

build him into a centre. he has more potential there than at lock

 

[Torbizlo]

he is yet to set up ryan for a try like lawrence did for morris tonight.

 

[fulleightyminutes]

He's been a standout for the year. Thoughts?

 

[alex]

Mortimer will get it.

NRL.com has a poll going:

With just two rounds remaining who is the front-runner for Rookie of the Year?

1\. Jamal Idris - 25%
2\. Kevin Locke - 7%
3\. Daniel Mortimer - 55%
4\. Josh Dugan - 7%
5\. Kevin Gordon - 5%

 

[Ghostdogg]

Dugan, Mortimer & Idris have been outstanding. Ayshford is not in their league (yet).

 

[tigerdre]

I would love Blake to get it but Mortimer has it in the bag
Didn't Idris play a couple of games in 08 to make him inegible

 

[fulleightyminutes]

Excellent points, especially about Mortimer cos I thought Idris and Dugan debuted last year. But then again I don't get to watch every game - so may be wrong. I just think considering where the team were when he arrived (bad bad place) Ayshford has done nothing wrong, hasn't been rested (like Dugan and Mortimer) never looked like being dropped, and seems pretty poised and skillful for a rookie. He's not a flashy player, that's for sure, but he sure stopped that side of the field leaking points.

I'll revise: Rookie of the Year Top 5?

 

[alex]

A lot of the rookies of the year go missing in action a year or two later. Big League did a report on it in Round 18.

2008: Chris Sandow
2007: Isreal Folau
2006: Jarryd Hayne
2005: Tim Smith
2004: K Hunt
2003: … doesnt say
2002: Matt Utai
2001: Anasta
2000: Tasesa Lavea
...
1986: Paul Sironen

 

[Yossarian]

Daniel Mortimer is about as dangerous as a wet tissue. Idris missed a few games but I think at this stage he is a much better player.

 

[Ghostdogg]

Daniel Mortimer is about as dangerous as a wet tissue.

Have you been watching any Eels games?? He has been killing it.

 

[anderson_silva]

if idris is eligeable then so should moltzen

 

[Geo]

Ummmmm…wondering when this would come up

There can only be one winner........GARETH ELLIS..................

 

[Guest]

Blake has certainly had a fine maiden season in the top grade but Idris is the one who has stood out IMO. He's not a playmaker like Mortimer, but the big unit can score a try and flatten the opposition in defence.

 

[Gobbs]

Mortimer First, Daylight second. Idris made his debut last year. I wouldn't take the NRL website as gospel.

 

[anderson_silva]

Blake has certainly had a fine maiden season in the top grade but Idris is the one who has stood out IMO. He's not a playmaker like Mortimer, but the big unit can score a try and flatten the opposition in defence.

idris a standout? pffff, he is the worst performer in there backline, yes even behind the 33 year old el masri, once he grows into his body he will be a slow back rower and nothing more.

 

[MGB]

Blake has certainly had a fine maiden season in the top grade but Idris is the one who has stood out IMO. He's not a playmaker like Mortimer, but the big unit can score a try and flatten the opposition in defence.

idris a standout? pffff, he is the worst performer in there backline, yes even behind the 33 year old el masri, once he grows into his body he will be a slow back rower and nothing more.

What?????????? the guy will be a standout. Consistency is often the toughest thing for a player of his age, being able to perform week in week out….but when he is on he is on.

 

[innsaneink]

Someone clearly doesnt like him.
Hes been almost unstoppable at times.

Ayshford no chance for rookie of the year, hes got a looonnng way to go

I like Raiders Josh Dugan, but hey, parra ARE flavour of the month eh, so Mortimer it is

 

[RatedRKO]

Mortimer deserves it.

If Moltzen was eligible, he would be a close second imo.

 

[Geo]

Hey…................. Why isn't Elmo elligable.....It's his first year in the NRL....who says it has to go to a young bloke

Gareth Ellis......Rookie of the Year.....

 

[Sabre]

what about Joesph Tomane, or did he debut last year?