Player Watch James Aish

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And that is what Brisbane's problem is, they accept defeat. instead of going.. you know what let's make this place a good environment and entice Aish to stay. they just accept it and dump in in the 2nd's. hypothetical that he had an Elite year. they could have demanded a top 1-5 draft pick
Collingwood were 'into' Aish a very long time before the deal was actually done

There were a lot of media stories and reports about Carlton flying to Brisbane to talk to Aish early on in that year, but what the media didn't report was that Collingwood also met with him then. It was at that time that both parties agreed to try and seek a trade*

* I have absolutely no inside knowledge and even if I did, I would vehemently deny it
 

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Collingwood were 'into' Aish a very long time before the deal was actually done

There were a lot of media stories and reports about Carlton flying to Brisbane to talk to Aish early on in that year, but what the media didn't report was that Collingwood also met with him then. It was at that time that both parties agreed to try and seek a trade*

* I have absolutely no inside knowledge and even if I did, I would vehemently deny it
which I get but on the same token. look at J Brown for instance we were right into him and by his own admission it was Close.. so imagine Brisbane playing him in the 2nd's.. look at NRL. players sign mid season. NBA same thing, in fact players leave from one game to the next. the get paid professionally and should play and act accordingly. I still think if Brisbane intentionally played him in the 2nds to prove a point then they are a long way off the mark
 

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I'm of the belief if your upto it you're upto it and if your not, you're not. Selection in the draft is irrelevant for mine.

If a kid shows something then he sticks around. Myself and many on here still can't see the upside of Ben Sinclair after 6 seasons. Upside for Aish is hes still relatively inexperienced and has elite kicking, his game on the weekend was his best for the club and that surely has to be something we Pie fans should be excited about.
well on the other sides of things, sinclair could never be traded because other clubs would just wait until we dropped him off the list. in contrast, aish could still probably fetch a 3rd round pick at least.... and then there's the money. Aish is probably taking home considerably more, so there's more of a reason to trade him.
 

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well on the other sides of things, sinclair could never be traded because other clubs would just wait until we dropped him off the list. in contrast, aish could still probably fetch a 3rd round pick at least.... and then there's the money. Aish is probably taking home considerably more, so there's more of a reason to trade him.
Look, we have invested in this guy (Aish) and after his 8 games for our club I think we fans need to relax and let him build his game. He came 3rd in the rising star from memory a couple of seasons ago that there shows he can offer something. The Lions were mega pissed to let him go, I think it's safe to say Aish has value.

To me I think he will be fine, he's still finding his feet here and I no doubt can see his qualities contributing to our success in the future. As for Sinclair.. meh
 

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Look, we have invested in this guy (Aish) and after his 8 games for our club I think we fans need to relax and let him build his game. He came 3rd in the rising star from memory a couple of seasons ago that there shows he can offer something. The Lions were mega pissed to let him go, I think it's safe to say Aish has value.

To me I think he will be fine, he's still finding his feet here and I no doubt can see his qualities contributing to our success in the future. As for Sinclair.. meh
The problem is that you're a patient person....and rational... I dont understand people like that..
 

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Look, we have invested in this guy (Aish) and after his 8 games for our club I think we fans need to relax and let him build his game. He came 3rd in the rising star from memory a couple of seasons ago that there shows he can offer something. The Lions were mega pissed to let him go, I think it's safe to say Aish has value.

To me I think he will be fine, he's still finding his feet here and I no doubt can see his qualities contributing to our success in the future. As for Sinclair.. meh
You are not the first person I have seen refer to Jimmy having to find his feet. This intrigued me. I googled 'James Aish feet' and wonder if below image (don't ask me why it showed up for that search) would be of help to him ie Shaza could teach him

Jimmy just better work it out before he has to ask Jennifer (middle of next line after MS photo) as he just might get in trouble with Mitchell
https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=...XMKY8KHSiUB60Q7AkIKg&biw=1440&bih=773#imgrc=_
 

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Bit Frustrating. Lovely user of the Ball but barley Touches it to take Advantage of it
Yep, his decision-making is excellent. But I've been watching him closely this year. Seems to spend a lot of time flat-footed around he packs, which means he's not demanding the ball - if it comes to him, it comes to him but the best players are usually on the move a lot more.
 

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Yep, his decision-making is excellent. But I've been watching him closely this year. Seems to spend a lot of time flat-footed around he packs, which means he's not demanding the ball - if it comes to him, it comes to him but the best players are usually on the move a lot more.
I did notice that bit today.

Also seem to be bit too far away from Stoppages to have a Impact on them.

That be the Big Thing I would be working with him improving.

Laid 6 Tackles today showing the Effort

Think IF he can have a Full Pre-Season he could someone who can Make Big Improvement for the 2017 Season
 

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I did notice that bit today.

Also seem to be bit too far away from Stoppages to have a Impact on them.

That be the Big Thing I would be working with him improving.

Laid 6 Tackles today showing the Effort

Think IF he can have a Full Pre-Season he could someone who can Make Big Improvement for the 2017 Season
Yeah, you're right. He has that tendency to be 2-5 meters too far away, or slightly in the wrong position. Just tiny adjustments and he could have another 5-10 possessions a game.
 
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Yeah, you're right. He has that tendency to be 2-5 meters too far away, or slightly in the wrong position. Just tiny adjustments and he could have another 5-10 possessions a game.

Its what Jack Dyer used to call being where the ball aint. Its not a chronic problem, just experience and confidence to know to run to position.

Still getting to know his new teammates. Lets not forget he was coached by the worst in the business in his first two years of AFL football, so hes behind the pace in the smarts department.
 
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