21 Facts About James Aish

James Aish was born on 8 November 1995 and is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League.

James Aish previously played for the Brisbane Lions from 2014 to 2015, and Collingwood from 2016 to 2019.

James Aish is the son of former Norwood midfielder Andrew Aish, the nephew of 1981 Magarey Medallist Michael Aish and the grandson of former Norwood captain Peter Aish.

James Aish was 16 on his SANFL debut at Norwood and played in SANFL premierships in both 2012 and 2013.

James Aish received Under 18 All-Australian honours in both 2012 and 2013.

James Aish was drafted by the Lions with their first selection, pick 7, in the 2013 AFL Draft.

James Aish was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with their first selection and 7th overall in the 2013 AFL draft.

James Aish made his debut in the opening round of the 2014 AFL season against Hawthorn where he collected 17 disposals.

James Aish collected a season-high 25 disposals, laid four tackles and kicked a goal in round 6 against St Kilda, which not only helped the Lions secure their first win of the season, but earned him a Rising Star nomination.

James Aish went on to play in all but one of the team's 21 senior matches and collected 20 or more disposals on nine occasions.

James Aish ranked 6th at the club in total disposals, 4th in marks, 5th in tackles, and 7th in clearances.

James Aish was traded to Fremantle at the conclusion of the 2019 AFL season.

James Aish finished the season having played all but one game.

Round 16 of the 2022 AFL season saw James Aish collect 29 disposals and kick 2 goals during Fremantle's 8 point win over Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium.

James Aish collected an equal career high 31 disposals and was among Fremantle's best in round 3 of the 2023 AFL season during the Western Derby at Optus Stadium.

James Aish made the line-up for Fremantle's opening game of the 2024 AFL season against his former side the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium.

James Aish played an important role collecting 26 disposals and six score involvements during the 23 point come from behind win.

James Aish collected 29 disposals two weeks later in round three against Adelaide at Optus.

James Aish was one of Fremantle's better players in round four during their game against Carlton at Adelaide Oval, which was played in Adelaide due to the AFL's Gather Round.

The match was not without controversy as a kick which was touched by James Aish before being marked by Matt Cottrell went unseen by the AFL umpire's, resulting in a crucial Carlton goal in the last two minutes of the game.

James Aish is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science at Deakin University.