Toast Welcome to Freo, James Aish!

[Taylor]

Losing Aish might be how they put Grundy on new terms for 2020 to 2026.

 

[fnerd]

I think Aish will be a good pick up for Freo if you're after a small defender. He had some of the cleanest hands at Collingwood below his knees, up there with Pendlebury, seriously very rarely fumbles. That's an underrated skill in defence. He used to cop a bit for being soft but he isn't, always goes when it's his turn.

His kicking is overrated and seems to be in this thread. It's safe rather than incisive and he can turn it over a bit under pressure. Although that irons out a little when he gets consistency and confidence I think.

He defends pretty well too but isn't express pace so some opponents are limited. Very very good overhead for his size. One down side is he does miss a bit with injuries but so does everyone at Collingwood it seems.

Anyway I liked him at the Pies, sad to see him go but think it had to happen, I wish him well at Freo.

Hey quicky, just a side note, where'd you get/find that saying from?

 

[Van_Dyke]

 

[theGav56]

I have (Crows) friends in Adelaide who know Aish and think he is a better footballer than he has been recognised as so far, and they also talk about him as a really good character and leader. Seems like a really solid addition and I especially like his comments re Longmuir.

 

[freo_leo29]

Aishy says he is pushing hard for the long sleeves, hopefully can get a few of the boys around them

 

[steelebottom22]

Loved seeing what aish did against Carlton yesterday. Was heartbroken when I found out him and JLo left us but if any team had to take them I am happy it was you guys always had a soft spot for you guys good luck looks like your club is heading in the right direction

 

[showemhowtorock]

Loved seeing what aish did against Carlton yesterday. Was heartbroken when I found out him and JLo left us but if any team had to take them I am happy it was you guys always had a soft spot for you guys good luck looks like your club is heading in the right direction

I find this a lot, that Freo supporters have a soft spot for Collingwood and vice verse. Probably cause we both hate the eagles haha

 

[dropbear101]

I find this a lot, that Freo supporters have a soft spot for Collingwood and vice verse. Probably cause we both hate the eagles haha

Collingwood would not have got much support during 2018 grand final except I sure wanted them to win,

 

[pablo disco bar]

Losing aish will come back to bite the PIES.

Can see him finally flourishing at freo..

 

[TradeDraft]

Losing aish will come back to bite the PIES.

Can see him finally flourishing at freo..

I said that soon as we Traded Him. Instead we kept Bloody Beams

 

[Deathly]

I said that soon as we Traded Him. Instead we kept Bloody Beams

Is he actually going to play again?

 

[TradeDraft]

Is he actually going to play again?

Nope. He is Unofficially Retired

 

[Inveigh Slang]

Nope. He is Unofficially Retired

That can be reversed though as he's still.listed?

 

[TradeDraft]

That can be reversed though as he's still.listed?

He is still Listed but Club is trying to work something out with him

 

[Dockeroo]

Thought he deserved a bump after a super game at the weekend. Really clean user of the ball, probably best freo player after Fyfe and sonny on Saturday. We gave Collingwood a future second, for Aish and a third rounder, if I remember right? Already looks a bargain. Only turned 24 so a lot to be optimistic about!

 

[Jen2310]

Thought he deserved a bump after a super game at the weekend. Really clean user of the ball, probably best freo player after Fyfe and sonny on Saturday. We gave Collingwood a future second, for Aish and a third rounder, if I remember right? Already looks a bargain. Only turned 24 so a lot to be optimistic about!

I'm happy he is doing so well. Great bloke and good player. Shame couldn't get a win, but I'm sure it's not too far off.

 

[freo1997]

Thought he deserved a bump after a super game at the weekend. Really clean user of the ball, probably best freo player after Fyfe and sonny on Saturday. We gave Collingwood a future second, for Aish and a third rounder, if I remember right? Already looks a bargain. Only turned 24 so a lot to be optimistic about!

Agree. Reminds me of the Josh Carr pickup all those years ago.

Plug and play midfielder.

 

[E Shed]

Class is class. He has it.

 

[Monument Hills]

really nice having another clean ball user. Was starting to forget what they looked like. Good pick up

 

[ImperialPurple]

Agree. Reminds me of the Josh Carr pickup all those years ago.

Plug and play midfielder.

Except for the cost!

1st, 2nd, 3rd rounder = equivalent pick 3 for Carr

2nd rounder for Aish and 3rd = equivalent 35-40.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Had huge hype his draft year didn't he?

Hopefully comes to fruition.

 

[FD2646]

Wasn't wrapt picking him up or with his first game for freo off half back. Wing however definitely suits him and I would take his 20 odd possessions over Langdon's every day of the week!

 

[Freomaniac]

Had a quiet game in the 1st round then backed up with a solid 25 disposal game.

 

[FreoRicci]

Had a quiet game in the 1st round then backed up with a solid 25 disposal game.

Better then 30 of Langdon’s Possessions. Not quick but calm classy user of the ball

 

[Taylor]

He's a pretty smooth player. He's a top ten draft pick for a reason and we got him for a salary cap dump for the rest of his career.