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Nah, he'll be a massive concern if by this time next year he hasn't cemented a spot. I mean he's 3 years younger than Oxley, who is still on the list and hasn't cemented his position.
Tend to agree. If been injury free all next year and not cemented a spot. Then you could start getting bit worried.

Though I expect Aish to have Cemented his spot

Leviathan Pie already thinks he is about the Worst player on the list
 

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Tend to agree. If been injury free all next year and not cemented a spot. Then you could start getting bit worried.

Though I expect Aish to have Cemented his spot

Leviathan Pie already thinks he is about the Worst player on the list
Also -- he never misses goals, from what I've seen, so his kicking skills are very good as is his calmness in front of the sticks. So there is a good base to work with -- just needs to learn to get more of it. His tackling has improved though.
 
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Tend to agree. If been injury free all next year and not cemented a spot. Then you could start getting bit worried.

Though I expect Aish to have Cemented his spot

Leviathan Pie already thinks he is about the Worst player on the list
He has game smarts which really are hard to measure.
 

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Also -- he never misses goals, from what I've seen, so his kicking skills are very good as is his calmness in front of the sticks. So there is a good base to work with -- just needs to learn to get more of it. His tackling has improved though.
I think he is or can be Elite with Ball in Hand. It's just can we get him to get around 20+ Touches a game.

When he was in the VFL playing as 1 of the Main Mids he was getting 25+ Touches a game but when he gets in the AFL side he is on the Flanks/Wings where players are known not to get bit Numbers in those Postions
 

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Tend to agree. If been injury free all next year and not cemented a spot. Then you could start getting bit worried.

Though I expect Aish to have Cemented his spot

Leviathan Pie already thinks he is about the Worst player on the list
Ha, hahah.

Find the post where I even remotely say anything along those lines.
 

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Just have to Read what you say about Aish.

Like last week vs Blues. He had 1 bad Kick and you came straight on the Gameday Thread to call him a Hack and Overrated Kick:rolleyes:
1. Didn't call him a hack

2. His kicking is only average from what I've seen, 15-30m dinky passes aren't a sign of elite footskills

How that equals you claiming that I think he's the worst player on the list is beyond me.
 

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1. Because he's been poor

2. I dont think its possible to under-rate a player who's yet to achieve anything yet.
He was Poor start of the Season but lot better since coming back from the VFL

1. Didn't call him a hack

2. His kicking is only average from what I've seen, 15-30m dinky passes aren't a sign of elite footskills

How that equals you claiming that I think he's the worst player on the list is beyond me.
You did not call him a Hack but comes accross in yout Posts

He has Kicked some Lovely Kicks that go about 30-40 Meters to Cloke last few weeks.

He is in quite a Bit of Scoring Involvments
 

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Aish will be fine. He is a bit cautious, but considering his small frame I don't blame him. Can't question his courage though because he goes when it's his turn. He isn't a Heeney who is AFL made straight away but he'll be a fine player over the next few years for the Pies after a few preseason and years in the gym. His skills are A+
 

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Clearly finding his niche on where he sits in the team. Expectations will increase next year, but at this early point in his time with us, nothing to be concerned about at all.

Decision making remains very good.

Gee, the BF expectations on players under the age of 22 has become quite absurd.
 

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Clearly finding his niche on where he sits in the team. Expectations will increase next year, but at this early point in his time with us, nothing to be concerned about at all.

Decision making remains very good.

Gee, the BF expectations on players under the age of 22 has become quite absurd.
I blame Gen Y
 

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Almost a lost year at Brisbane, first time actually being coached and still only just played his 40th (eight with us). Expect big improvement from here.

Seems to have very clean skills and good decision making and getting better with every game I think he will be very handy long term.
 
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He's still young but at this stage I've nothing that would make him stand apart. He could well develop into a handy player but I can't see him being a player that will worry teams in pre planning.
 
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