James AISH

2017 Digest:   Appears far from established. Skills are neat, hands good. Jury’s out though as he still looks like a junior making his way.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		Ill.
2	Rich	Returned on a wing but still looks (and plays) like a first-year player. Lacks penetration in his play.	2
3		Senior emergency.
4	VFL	In and out of the game without his usual impact at this level in midfield.	-
5	VFL	Okay without having a big impact overall in heavy loss to Essendon. 18 possessions.	-
6	VFL	Played off half back and wasn’t as efficient as Pies would have liked. Just 50 percent efficiency from eight kicks.	-
7	VFL	Steady outing with 25 possessions in midfield and across half back. One of the few Pies winners.	-
8	GWS	Even in his 49th AFL game he still looks like a first-year player, although did pick up the tempo a little.	3
9	Haw	Started on a wing and while he gets to the ball OK he’s just not a factor at this level. Off with hit to cheekbone.	2
10		Cheekbone.
11		Cheekbone.
12	Melb	Steady effort highlighted by four clearances, a goal and six score involvements. Didn’t star but played a role team.	6
13		Bye.
14	Port	Mixed good bad. Helmet makes him look smaller than he is. Looked slow at times and will be nervous at team selection.	3
15	VFL	Just fair with 19 possessions and a couple of clearances.	-
16	VFL	One of the Magpies best on a wing and through the middle. 28 touches and a goal.	-
17	VFL	Started behind the contest and finished with just 10 disposals at 50 per cent efficiency. Moved ok, though.	-
18		Concussion.
19	VFL	Showcased his contested prowess and led the way in midfield with 27 disposals, five inside 50s and seven tackles.	-
20	VFL	Very good in midfield. 23 possessions, seven clearances, 13 tackles and seven inside 50s.	-
21	Port	A maybe game for James Aish, did some effective work with the ball in hand, needs to find more of the footy.	5
22	Geel	Struggled to get into the game playing a defensive midfield role. Grabbed 16 possessions for the day.	4
23	Melb	Had some iffy moments, but played a role in the end.	5

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Coburg.
2	Rich	Looked a yard off the pace and gained minus 10 metres for his team. One goal.	2
3	StK	Struggled for second week in a row. When he did get the ball he did very little damage with it.	2
4	Melb	One contest early wasn’t acceptable. Struggling and then injured shoulder and restricted.	4
5	Ess	Form is a concern. Six kicks and only two inside-50s. Back to VFL?	3
6		Senior emergency.
7	Carl	One kick (ineffective) in first three quarters after starting on wing. Not sure he’s going to make it.	2
8	VFL	Responded well to AFL axing with 22 possessions in hard-fought win.	-
9	VFL	Solid outing in midfield with 24 disposals and three inside-50s.	-
10	VFL	Bye.	-
11	VFL	Good return to form with 25 possessions, but highlight was his defensive work.	-
12	VFL	Huge effort in conditions that one would expect him to struggle in. Put up hand for recall.	-
13	VFL	Bye.	-
14	Frem	Started on Pearce and neither had an impact.	3
15	Carl	Arguably his best game in the Collingwood colours. Something to build on.	6
16	GWS	Couple of handy efforts but still needs to do more.	4
17	Adel	Has added a tougher edge to his game to complement his outside skills.	6
18	NM	Did a few things and certainly finding his feet but still more is expected.	5
19	WCE	His best game in black and white stripes. Two goals and put head over the ball when needed.	7
20	Rich	Took some nice marks and found space for two goals. Getting better.	7
21	WB	Excellent form in first quarter on wing. Starting to live up to expectations.	7
22	GCS	Quiet night in big win, but defensive work good – five tackles.	5
23	Haw	Injured hamstring in second term and day was done.	1

2015 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1	Coll	Struggled to get into match, especially when the Lions were on the comeback.	4
2	NEAFL	Responded well with 256 touches and a goal.	-
3	Rich	Got plenty of the ball but didn’t inflict enough damage.	6
4	WCE	Subbed out in third term after failing to impress in midfield.	4
5	NEAFL	Just fair after being dropped for second time this year.	-
6	NEAFL	Bye.	-
7	Port	Made the most of his recall. Played as if he wanted to be at the club.	7
8	Ess	Did not do much and had a lamentable clanger when kicking off from a behind.	2
9	StK	Had almost half of his touches in first term when Lions on a roll.	5
10		Jaw.
11		Jaw.
12		Jaw.
13	Adel	OK early. Failed to get a touch in last quarter when game was in the balance.	5
14	Frem	Made some cute errors in wet conditions but will learn from experience.	4
15	Syd	Five effective disposals in first half and 10 for the match. One inside-50.	3
16	Melb	Sub. By time he got on game was over. Got a few touches late.	1
17	NM	Started in the midfield and saw a lot of action early and them faded.	5
18		Finger.
19		Finger.
20		Finger.
21		Finger.
22		Finger.
23		Finger.

2014 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1	Haw	Looked comfortable on debut. 17 possessions and used them well mostly.	5
2	Geel	Played like a 150-gamer in first half. Tired late but solid effort – eight marks.	6
3	GCS	Kicked a goal straight after being subbed in, and generally productive.	5
4	Port	Looks a player, didn’t see a lot of the footy but all class.	6
5	Rich	Polished when he had hands on the ball.	6
6	StK	Continued to show why he was such a highly rated draftee. Polished.	7
7	Syd	Started with eight disposals in first term. Even effort.	7
8	Ess	Started brilliantly and was a driving force.	7
9	NM	Accomplished young man kept going strongly.	7
11	Carl	OK without starring.	5
12	WB	Slow start but worked into the game and was clean with ball in hand.	6
13	GWS	Frost didn’t let him get into the game at all.	3
14	NEAFL	Bye.	-
15	NM	Nailed two crucial goals and pivotal in the Lions’ huge second quarter.	7
16	Rich	Subbed out after just two kicks. Finding it tougher to back-up late in season.	2
17	WCE	Got enough of the ball but seven of his 10 kicks were ineffective.	5
18	GCS	Pumped ball inside 50 nine times, second only to Hanley. Rising Star 2014?	6
19	Melb	Quiet afternoon but chipped in with a settling goal.	3
20	Adel	Struggled to make an impact.	5
21	Coll	Youngster played minor role from half-forward/wing. Doesn’t make mistakes.	6
22	Frem	Started on the bench. Ended being one of the better contributors.	6
23	Geel	Rounded out first year with a neat performance highlighted by four inside-50s.	6
QF		-
SF		-
PF		-
GF		-