Blake Ayshford

Blake Ayshford (born 15 April 1988) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a centre in the 2000s and 2010s.

[4] He is of Irish descent[5] Ayshford played in the junior grades with the Sydney Roosters, before signing with the Wests Tigers.

[4] Before the start of the 2011 season, Ricky Stuart named Ayshford in a "Blues in Waiting" squad, for potential future NSW State of Origin players.

[12] He played in every game of the 2011 season, scoring 11 tries, and was named the Wests Tigers Members Player of the Year.

[13] Having "bulked-up" for the 2012 season, Ayshford said, "People say it's hard to adjust to playing with extra weight but I feel stronger and fitter when I'm weighing more.

Ayshford made 16 appearances for Cronulla-Sutherland in his first year at the club as they endured one of their worst seasons finishing last.

Blake Ayshford playing for Balmain