The Ayshford appreciation thread.

[M2D2]

The Sharks announce that they have agreed to terms with Wests Tigers centre Blake Ayshford for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
Ayshford, who debuted in the NRL back in 2009 and has played 99 games in the top grade, adds to the depth and talent in the Sharks backline for next season.
The 25-year-old Ayshford has played in 11 matches this year and was involved in 23 of the Tigers 24 NRL games in 2012. He has scored a total of 33 tries in those 99 NRL appearances.
Sharks coach Shane Flanagan was understandably pleased to have acquired the 190cm, 100kg outside back for the next two seasons.
“We have brought some quality players to the club over the past few seasons and Blake is another one we are excited about having here at the Sharks,” Flanagan said. “We look forward to him being a part of our team next year.”
The signing of Ayshford complements the Sharks retention of a number of key players from their current roster, including Todd Carney, Anthony Tupou and Ricky Leutele, while they will continue to be aggressive in the player market over the coming weeks and months.

http://www.sharks.com.au/news-display/Sharks-announce-player-signing/79321

 

[M2D2]

:lol:
HAHAHAHHAAH

 

[Tucky]

WTF!

What happened to signing Simona!

 

[SharkShocked]

...

 

[Bastard Squad]

Bugger

 

[Ausguy]

Hmmm ffs

 

[mangoman89]

Apparently the Tigers are extending Benji's contract to 2016 and upping his pay as their old management agreed to do, so Simona is still also a chance. I'd still prefer SKD though.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Meh

 

[chewsta]

I havent seen a greay deal of Ayshford but im assuming he is better than wright and LOLeroy so im happy we are moving in the right direction. Hopefully its another double deal and we get Simona. That kid can motor and squeeze througj a keyhole!

 

[coolumsharkie]

LOLeroy haha

 

[Feej]

Still better than what we currently have in the centres.

 

[SharkShocked]

Not by much Feej.

I hope this is a double deal.

Otherwise i'll consider it as us getting gazumped.

 

[Quigs]

whooshhh .... ping

 

[Feej]

So Quigs, what's your sauce saying now?

 

[M2D2]

IMO, if you get all the centers and rank them from best to worst. Weve looked at the guy who is just ONE or TWO better then Pom and signed him.

 

[Quigs]

So Quigs, what's your sauce saying now?

I can't say too munch but the deals are not over yet!!!!

Steak knives to come.

 

[SharkShocked]

Agreed M2D2

 

[Bastard Squad]

Yeah, perfect replacement for Pom, identical skill sets.

 

[madunit]

Pretty sure the Tigers will be paying most of his salary while he's at the Sharks.

He's a much better defender, line runner and hole runner than Pomeroy and Wright.

I'd rather the Tigers hung onto him. oh wells.

 

[mangoman89]

Respectfully disagree. Pom = below average, Ayshford = average. While I'd prefer better, i'll take competency for now (at least until SKD signs, maybe, hopefully).