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Title: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:00:43 PM
Welcome Shai

 :)
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:01:57 PM
SHAI BOLTON
8/12/98, 178cm, 68kg
South Fremantle

The exciting and energetic half-forward is a chance to get through to the Pies' pick, and he would bring a new element to their forward set up. Bolton can do things few others in the draft can produce. He has a great natural leap that helps him soar over and into packs, and he's just as nimble at ground level. He's a run-and-carry player with genuine pace (he ran the 20m sprint in 2.95 seconds) and can skip away from congestion to break the game open.

(http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/2_U18VMWA16MW1045.jpg)
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-24/callum-twomeys-2016-phantom-draft
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 25, 2016, 08:02:07 PM
That was my mail......
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 25, 2016, 08:03:34 PM
'He does things I've never seen': Why Shai Bolton stands out

Ben Guthrie 
afl.com.au
November 15, 2016



SHAI Bolton is one of those players who will regularly bring the crowd to its feet.

The wiry West Australian draft prospect is blessed with blazing speed, a supreme confidence in his ability and a natural instinct for the game.

"He does things on the football field that I've never seen another player do," South Fremantle player development manager Jason Pedulla says.

One of those audacious things he attempted was a handball behind his back to a teammate for his colts side early in the WAFL season.

It was the round three game against East Perth when the ball became lodged behind Bolton's back when he attempted the unthinkable.

"To even think about trying to do something like that is rare and to pull something like that off is even rarer – he's extremely enjoyable to watch," Pedulla says.

Those special attributes were on display in the NAB AFL All Stars game on Grand Final eve, as Bolton collected 16 touches, seven inside 50s and a goal in a standout performance.

Anyone who was watching from the Punt Road Oval stand that afternoon saw Bolton leave opponents in the dust with his run and carry and use his spring to haul in a footy he had no right to mark.

It was a performance that put him in top-20 contention in this year's NAB AFL Draft.

"As soon as I get the ball and I have space I try to take off," Bolton says.

"You've got to play to your strengths and that's mine."

Bolton, who turns 18 in December, followed that up with bags of four goals in two straight finals games for South Fremantle to end the season.

The 177cm small forward, who can also push onto the wing when required, also kicked seven goals from 20 disposals in round 22 to further underline his talent.

He also demonstrated mental resilience to bounce back from stress fractures in his back that kept him sidelined in his bottom-age under-17 season.

Bolton, who lived in Mandurah in 2016 after originating from Forrestdale just outside Perth, has a strong football pedigree. His father Darren played two matches for Fremantle in 1999, which he feels has been helpful as he prepares for his own football journey.

Despite his standout showings at WAFL level, Bolton – even by his own admission – was a little down on his output when playing for Western Australia in the Under-18 Championships.

The unassuming youngster still kicked five goals for the carnival but won just 27 per cent of his possessions contested – the second-lowest percentage of any player to play at least three games in division one.

Even still, AFL talent development manager Michael Ablett has watched Bolton play regularly this season and believes clubs would be silly to pass on such a talent.

"You've got to take the good with the bad," Ablett says.

"He's going to do some things where he might cost you a goal and then he might kick four in a quarter and win you a game too.

"That's what makes those guys so valuable and that's probably why they go a little bit earlier in the draft than what they maybe should."

To confirm his standing in the draft, Bolton ran 2.95 seconds in the 20m sprint test at the NAB AFL Draft Combine and placed second in the running vertical jump test (94cm off his left leg) behind only top-pick fancy Andrew McGrath.

Pedulla stressed to Bolton throughout the year to keep the natural flair in his game, but also to focus on doing the team things like chasing and pressuring the opposition.

"He needs to do the little things week in, week out and the flashy things are going to follow," Pedulla says.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-15/he-does-things-ive-never-seen-why-shai-bolton-stands-out
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Go Richo 12 on November 25, 2016, 08:04:19 PM
Welcome Shai and well done Doc, too.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: TigerLand on November 25, 2016, 08:06:41 PM
Finally some X factor....

Rioli and Bolton look delicious.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Raoul Duke on November 25, 2016, 08:07:51 PM
Got some real X factor this kid.

Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 08:07:59 PM
seems to have attributes you want off half back, so we may yet get the chorus from the played out of position choir
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:09:48 PM
Just massively relieved it wasn't Himmelberg more than anything...
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on November 25, 2016, 08:14:44 PM
Yarran mk 2  :shh :shh
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:16:08 PM
Must be played in the back line for at least the first 5 years of his tenure as the experts say, before we figure out he is actually better as a forward, wingman.....

But by then though he will be traded back to WA or he will leave because we cant manage Aboriginal players...
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 08:19:48 PM
 :lol
even worse, they may instruct him to look at the ball as he kicks it.......
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:21:56 PM
Must be played in the back line for at least the first 5 years of his tenure as the experts say, before we figure out he is actually better as a forward, wingman.....

But by then though he will be traded back to WA or he will leave because we cant manage Aboriginal players...

I'd have thought he would be too skinny for you
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:22:07 PM
Play him back, that's all that matters.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:22:51 PM
:lol
even worse, they may instruct him to look at the ball as he kicks it.......

Don't be ridiculous Al...this isn't Auskick....
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:24:59 PM
:lol
even worse, they may instruct him to look at the ball as he kicks it.......

Don't be ridiculous Al...this isn't Auskick....

Are you sure, Batch is still in team...
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Chuck17 on November 25, 2016, 08:26:48 PM
Does anyone know how he goes signing an autograph?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 08:29:36 PM
:lol
even worse, they may instruct him to look at the ball as he kicks it.......

Don't be ridiculous Al...this isn't Auskick....

Are you sure, Batch is still in team...
the funny thing is that according to the footballing philosophy of wat, anyone that has more pace and skill than batch is wasted down back
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Chuck17 on November 25, 2016, 08:30:56 PM
:lol
even worse, they may instruct him to look at the ball as he kicks it.......

Don't be ridiculous Al...this isn't Auskick....

Are you sure, Batch is still in team...
the funny thing is that according to the footballing philosophy of wat, anyone that has more pace and skill than batch is wasted down back

Yeh but since he backs Hampson he has no credibility
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 08:32:59 PM
your not seriously suggesting there was credibility before that, are you?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Chuck17 on November 25, 2016, 08:36:12 PM
Good point Penny, that was a bad call
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:37:48 PM
Shai's thread is off to a promising, OER start.....
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:40:03 PM
dud, delist....
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Go Richo 12 on November 25, 2016, 08:40:57 PM
Shai's thread is off to a promising, OER start.....
Even more promising is the prospect of Claws 1000 word post on the players we should've drafted instead of him.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: TigerMonk on November 25, 2016, 08:41:01 PM
Got to be happy with this lad.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:47:19 PM
Good point Penny, that was a bad call

Oh yes.....the experts are the ones with cred....no one else dare.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Diocletian on November 25, 2016, 08:48:59 PM
Please stop wasting bandwidth.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 08:49:55 PM
Good point Penny, that was a bad call
Dont let it get to you.
The one thing i have learned from certain posters, is that when you say stupid poo, just pretend it never happened, carry on as before, and keep sprouting stupid poo
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:50:13 PM
Please stop wasting bandwidth.

Leave.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on November 25, 2016, 08:50:50 PM
Good point Penny, that was a bad call
Dont let it get to you.
The one thing i have learned from certain posters, is that when you say stupid poo, just pretend it never happened, carry on as before, and keep sprouting stupid poo

^^^^^
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: The Machine on November 25, 2016, 09:18:38 PM
Best player available  :thumbsup
Welcome exitment machine!
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on November 25, 2016, 09:39:51 PM
Welcome Shai, Begley was my better pick so prove me wrong.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: tdy on November 25, 2016, 10:08:42 PM
Um we have Lloyd and Rioli why do we need a third small forward?
What so we can play him for a few games impress the other clubs and use him as trade bait next year for a tall half back? Other than that there seems little point.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 10:12:01 PM
why does he have to be a small forward?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 25, 2016, 10:14:19 PM
Think both Rioli and Bolton once they develop (read put on some more beef) will be able to rotate through the mid field.

Won't be limited to just playing as small forwards
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: The Machine on November 25, 2016, 10:14:42 PM
Um we have Lloyd and Rioli why do we need a third small forward?
What so we can play him for a few games impress the other clubs and use him as trade bait next year for a tall half back? Other than that there seems little point.


At this pick you select the best player available. If it ends up being an upgrade on Lloyd, all the better.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: tdy on November 25, 2016, 10:24:30 PM
why does he have to be a small forward?

Because small mids like Edwards get pushed off the ball, thats why nearly all mids are 6 foot these days or solid types.  There's a couple of small mids going round in the bulldogs but there are more Chris Judd types than Tony Liberatore's by a mile these days.

Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 10:28:37 PM
You thought those stints rioli had on the wing were a waste of time?

the attriubes reported about the kid suggest he can play and do damage at any line on the ground.

there are more tricks to winning the ball and avoiding tackles than pure strength
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: The Machine on November 25, 2016, 10:29:43 PM
why does he have to be a small forward?

Because small mids like Edwards get pushed off the ball, thats why nearly all mids are 6 foot these days or solid types.  There's a couple of small mids going round in the bulldogs but there are more Chris Judd types than Tony Liberatore's by a mile these days.


Edwards is 6 ft tall.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 25, 2016, 10:33:40 PM
all this and he only weighs as much as a female Chinese gymnast.  67kg, ffs a couple of house cats could bring him down. 
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 25, 2016, 10:34:33 PM
gotta get hold of the sword namer first
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 25, 2016, 10:35:26 PM
lol he is quick
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: The Machine on November 25, 2016, 10:35:32 PM
all this and he only weighs as much as a female Chinese gymnast.  67kg, ffs a couple of house cats could bring him down.

If you can catch him :whistle
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: tdy on November 25, 2016, 10:40:06 PM
Think both Rioli and Bolton once they develop (read put on some more beef) will be able to rotate through the mid field.

Won't be limited to just playing as small forwards

I'm not sure about that,  even ruck rovers are 6 foot these days.  Jobe Watson is 190cm PatrickCripps 195cm.  I don't see a Dahlhaus tackling machine in Rioli but I stand to be corrected.
Maybe this guy is as tough as nails.  The bio says The 177cm small forward, who can also push onto the wing when required  so maybe he can be a running mid like
Lewis Jetta but even a guy like Jetta is 5'11''.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: tdy on November 25, 2016, 10:42:19 PM
why does he have to be a small forward?

Because small mids like Edwards get pushed off the ball, thats why nearly all mids are 6 foot these days or solid types.  There's a couple of small mids going round in the bulldogs but there are more Chris Judd types than Tony Liberatore's by a mile these days.


Edwards is 6 ft tall.

Wow I did not pick that, he is as light as a feather for a 6 footer.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 25, 2016, 10:42:45 PM
Will be awesome.  Hope he gets into like Oleg and Rioli did this year
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Raoul Duke on November 25, 2016, 11:28:48 PM
Played as a forward in the colts,played on ball for most of his U18 champs games & also on ball in the All stars game.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Yeahright on November 26, 2016, 12:39:28 AM
Shai's thread is off to a promising, OER start.....
Even more promising is the prospect of Claws 1000 word post on the players we should've drafted instead of him.

At least he won't come on and claim he knew who we were taking after the fact :lol :lol
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 03:27:37 AM
VIDEOS:

Shai Bolton v Allies (2016 Under 18 Championships):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHJcCtLh7lo

DRAFT WATCH: Shai Bolton - News:  https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/video/watch/33316822/draft-watch-shai-bolton/

Shai Bolton (2016 NAB AFL U18 All Stars):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45RcgmItFoA

Richmond Tigers Draftee: Shai Bolton Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAx8G9-ohk
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 03:46:25 AM
PICS:

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http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=shai+bolton
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 03:52:11 AM
Shai Bolton
South Fremantle (WAFL), 178cm, 68kg

VIDEOS:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-11-25/2016-draft-pick-29-shai-bolton-jrz
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-11-25/boltons-blistering-speed-jrz
 
Shai Bolton is an exciting small forward from WAFL club South Fremantle, who has the ability to break games open with his electric speed and evasiveness. 
 
Bolton’s introduction to the talent pathway was in 2013, as a member of the Flying Boomerangs Indigenous Academy, before spending three seasons in the WAFL colts with South Fremantle. 
 
In the 2016 season, Bolton averaged 17 disposals and two goals per game, with a season-high seven goals against East Perth in round 22.
 
His early-season form was rewarded with selection in the WA state under-18 Academy and he played all four national championship matches for WA. 
 
At the national combine, Bolton produced some exceptional results.
 
Bolton was educated at Wesley College in Perth, where he boarded for several years, participating in their football and basketball programs.
 
His father Darren also was a talented footballer, winning the 1998 best and fairest for Peel Thunder in the WAFL and playing two games for Fremantle in 1999.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-11-25/pick-27
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 04:04:37 AM
News articles:


Tigers fill the need for speed with Shai Bolton

AFL.com.au
26 November 2016


HAVING lost Chris Yarran to retirement and Brett Deledio to GWS, Richmond opted for pace in selecting electrifying Western Australian speedster Shai Bolton with its first selection in the NAB AFL Draft.

Bolton has already starred on Punt Road, collecting 16 touches and kicking a goal in the NAB All Stars game on Grand Final day.

Having traded in tough midfielders Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy, the Tigers will have an electrifying forward line if Bolton can eventually slot in next to Daniel Rioli.

Richmond recruiting manager Francis Jackson said Bolton's speed was a handy asset.

"It won't go astray," Jackson told AFL.com.au.

"We added Daniel (Rioli) last year and provided a lot of excitement and we think Shai is well placed to do the same." 

Both are noted tacklers who will put enormous pressure on opposition defenders while feeding off any crumbs from Jack Riewoldt.

Bolton was, by his own admission, slightly inconsistent during 2016 but he is capable of turning a game in minutes with his goal sense and capacity to do the unexpected.

He will only turn 18 in December and overcame stress fractures in his back to sit out of football in 2015 however Jackson remains optimistic he could play senior football in 2017.

From Mandurah in Western Australia, Bolton's father Darren played two games for Fremantle in 1999 taking on Carlton and Hawthorn.

He moved to Perth to board at Wesley College for three years and is expected to have no hesitation about shifting to Victoria to play football.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-11-25/tigers-fill-the-need-for-speed-with-shai-bolton
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 04:05:35 AM
Dedicated Bolton set to realise dream

Dale Miller
PerthNow
21 November 2016


RECRUITERS watching Shai Bolton have seen his speed and mercurial talent.

He is hoping they have also noticed his dedication.

An electric showing in this year’s inaugural under-18 All-Stars exhibition match has catapulted the 17-year-old into the frame as an early second-round selection in Friday’s national draft.

Bolton’s marking ability, explosive pace and tackling pressure have drawn comparisons to idol and Norm Smith medallist Cyril Rioli.

But the South Fremantle forward is at pains to point out he has the work ethic to go with his X-factor, saying he can survive the call of home that affects many young Aboriginal players drafted out of WA. The son of former Fremantle midfielder Darren Bolton, the teenager spent more than three years boarding away from family at Wesley College.

This year he made an 80-minute round journey from Mandurah at least three days a week for training at Fremantle Oval.

Having picked the brains of good friend and Carlton trade recruit Jarrod Pickett, Bolton knows to expect hours in the gym to prepare his light 178cm frame for the elite level.

“Obviously everyone’s going to get homesick now and then, but I’ll be able to deal with it,” Bolton said. “It’s pretty much been my dream since I was little to make the AFL.

“Mum always dropped me off at training and took me to games, but as soon as I turned 17 I ended up getting my licence. I didn’t want to rely on Mum any more.

“I drove up to Fremantle three days a week. I made sure I was at training early.”

An invitation to join the State under-18 academy program convinced Bolton he could make it in the AFL.

It was the boost of confidence he needed after being diagnosed with stress fractures in his back and being forced to sit out football for all of 2015.

“It was pretty tough, but I put all my effort into my recovery for my back,” Bolton said. “I’ve done everything I could to make myself right for this year.”

The diligence has been worth it. Bolton finished this year with a bang, booting four goals in each of his two colts finals for South Fremantle.

Then in the All-Stars match at Punt Road on grand final eve, Bolton collected 16 disposals, seven inside 50s and a goal. The performance prompted a string of calls from AFL clubs.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/dedicated-wa-talent-shai-bolton-set-to-realise-afl-dream/news-story/5b0b1ca2dfde99d85ca3d485365ce20e
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 04:06:53 AM
Draft hopeful Shai Bolton wants to follow in Cyril Rioli's footsteps

Larissa Nicholson
The Age
14 November 2016


Draft hopeful Shai Bolton is a quiet teenager, but his eyes light up when he talks about his football idol Cyril Rioli.

And given he is considered one of this year's most talented youngsters, the 17-year-old forward may just get his own chance to star on the big stage.

Bolton was born into a WA football family. His father Darren Bolton played a couple of games for Fremantle in 1999 and won two best-and-fairest awards for the Peel Thunder in the WAFL.

His uncle Allistair Pickett is a two-time Sandover medallist, the top award in the state league.

Bolton lives with his mother Kylie, a social worker, an older brother who is employed on a fly-in-fly-out basis on the mines, his 14-year-old sister and his brother's two young children.

Bolton is working towards becoming a personal trainer, studying the course online this year which gives him the ability to concentrate on his football.

He said his father had given him tips on how to improve his football in his all-important draft year and his mother had been a huge help.

"When she was young she was pretty sporty, she was pretty good at netball, athletics," Bolton said.

"She's been really encouraging, she makes sure she's at every game, she's been really supportive."

The small forward plays for South Fremantle and was a standout performer in the All Stars Under-18 clash in late September.

Like most draft prospects, Bolton will just be happy if an AFL club picks him – he is willing to go anywhere.

But asked which AFL team really catches his eye, he nominates Hawthorn.

"They're so good in the way they use the ball, their crumbers, they're smart players, all of them," he said.

Little wonder then that Rioli is his favourite. "He's just crazy, his goals, his screamers, for a little person he's pretty crazy," Bolton said.

Bolton said he was happy with his preparation this year. He had worked hard and achieved all that he had hoped.

On draft night, he will probably sit at home with his family until he hears the news, then have a barbecue afterwards, hopefully to celebrate the culmination of a lot of hard work.

"I just love playing football, ever since I was little I've been growing up with it," he said.

"My whole family's been playing, watching my dad play, I just love everything about football."

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/draft-hopeful-shai-bolton-wants-to-follow-in-cyril-riolis-footsteps-20161112-gsnw08.html
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 26, 2016, 04:07:50 AM
Dynamic forward Shai Bolton was the standout in the Bulldogs’ loss to East Perth in the colts. Bolton kicked four goals for the second week in a row, and added seven inside 50s and 19 touches to his stat line as well. Bolton possesses some genuine x-factor and is a player capable of causing any side headaches playing as a small forward who can also get up the ground when needed.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/32617427/draft-watch-who-is-was-next-big-thing/
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: 1980 on November 26, 2016, 06:32:25 PM
Must be played in the back line for at least the first 5 years of his tenure as the experts say, before we figure out he is actually better as a forward, wingman.....

But by then though he will be traded back to WA or he will leave because we cant manage Aboriginal players...

You can bet your house on that happening
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: lamington on November 26, 2016, 08:15:44 PM
Could be something. Chad wingard isn't that much taller at 182 so get this guy on the hugh jackman diet and he could be a beast of a forward who provides relief in the midfield.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on November 26, 2016, 08:50:12 PM
GFL
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: The Machine on November 26, 2016, 09:05:56 PM
This kid does some special things. Could be our very own Eddie Betts as i see many similarities between the two. Great selection M. Clarke :clapping
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Raoul Duke on November 26, 2016, 11:14:06 PM
This kid does some special things. Could be our very own Eddie Betts as i see many similarities between the two. Great selection M. Clarke :clapping
When he plays through the centre its like watching the 2nd coming of Michael Long.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Ruanaidh on November 27, 2016, 07:54:13 AM
This pick worries me. I hope they did due diligence by interviewing this kid in the lead up to the draft as he fits the 'go home' profile. We can't afford to speculate with our first pick.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: taztiger4 on November 27, 2016, 08:16:15 AM
This pick worries me. I hope they did due diligence by interviewing this kid in the lead up to the draft as he fits the 'go home' profile. We can't afford to speculate with our first pick.

do you seriously believe we didn't interview him ?

and what is this " go home profile"
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 27, 2016, 08:27:53 AM
It is part of this new alt right don't worry about facts or truth trend, just make poo up to suite your self
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Ruanaidh on November 27, 2016, 08:42:20 AM
It is part of this new alt right don't worry about facts or truth trend, just make poo up to suite your self
You're not an Owl, just a pidgeon. It is a rhetorical 'marker in time' that I can refer back to if proven right. See, I try to differentiate myself from Minions who attempt to prove themselves right 'after the fact'. I should have added that the usual 'snowflakes' would be triggered by it and I would have had two victories already!
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 27, 2016, 08:52:19 AM
Makes for a refreshing change from some posters who try to prove themselves right after the fact that they are proven wrong.
 
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Damo on November 27, 2016, 09:00:06 AM
Don't really understand how he gots a go home profile.

The kid boarded away from home at Wesley College.

Bit like Cyril boarding at high school. Great experience for him I would say???
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 27, 2016, 09:03:43 AM
Don't really understand how he gots a go home profile.

The kid boarded away from home at Wesley College.

Bit like Cyril boarding at high school. Great experience for him I would say???
Wesley College Perth.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Damo on November 27, 2016, 09:23:50 AM
Don't really understand how he gots a go home profile.

The kid boarded away from home at Wesley College.

Bit like Cyril boarding at high school. Great experience for him I would say???
Wesley College Perth.

Yes I know.

However, it's still not at "home".

He's spent the last however many years living outside of his family bubble.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Jackstar 1960 on November 27, 2016, 09:24:47 AM
Interesting pic on Instagram today with Daniel Rioli, with Daniel helping him with his move East
Well done Daniel and RFC  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 27, 2016, 09:26:34 AM
It is part of this new alt right don't worry about facts or truth trend, just make poo up to suite your self
You're not an Owl, just a pidgeon. It is a rhetorical 'marker in time' that I can refer back to if proven right. See, I try to differentiate myself from Minions who attempt to prove themselves right 'after the fact'. I should have added that the usual 'snowflakes' would be triggered by it and I would have had two victories already!
Don't give us the poos oracle, tell us bout this "go home profile".  Any player that is recruited from interstate fits that so you are hardly making some stuffing Nostradamus riddle worth a poo
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: mat073 on November 27, 2016, 09:54:44 AM
LMAO...go home factor .
Matthew Pavlich anyone.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 27, 2016, 11:43:56 AM
LMAO...go home factor .
Matthew Pavlich anyone.
Nah. Too old! ;D
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: eliminator on November 27, 2016, 03:47:02 PM
Good luck to him. Hope he really succeeds at the club.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Ruanaidh on November 27, 2016, 07:34:33 PM
Makes for a refreshing change from some posters who try to prove themselves right after the fact that they are proven wrong.
Happy to be proven wrong (Rioli's intervention may help) and the other 2 picks were reasonable given our needs and the kids available at each selection.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Sticky Fingers on November 27, 2016, 11:26:44 PM
LMAO...go home factor .
Matthew Pavlich anyone.

Alex Rance?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Sticky Fingers on November 27, 2016, 11:40:19 PM
Don't really understand how he gots a go home profile.

The kid boarded away from home at Wesley College.

Bit like Cyril boarding at high school. Great experience for him I would say???

The go home factor for mine is an invention of the AFL to explain why no one wants to stay at Brisbane. I guess they can't just come out and say that the Lions are a poo club. I am sure you get the odd player who does genuinely get badly homesick and wants to go back to his home state, but I reckon they are pretty rare.

Out of interest regarding Shai Bolton, I think the fact he boarded at Wesley is immaterial to the discussion either way. Wesley is only 70km from where he lived before going to school there. Boarding would just have been a convenience. Probably did teach him some independence, but 70km isn't like coming to Perth from the Kimberley. Family were just down the road really.

Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: FlashGordon on November 28, 2016, 09:04:59 AM
Got a bit of a Jeff Garlett thing about him..dont mind this kid. Only knock is he is a featherweight, but stuff it, we need speed at the fall of the ball and a nose for goal and this kid has it. Lets see how he goes at the top level.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 28, 2016, 11:49:05 AM
Every bloke leaves home ffs.  When you are a teenager you can't stuffing get out the door fast enough, unless you are a whiney little mummy's boy.  Here you get an opportunity to play sport, get financed to do it and leave home and be independant.  It is like winning tatsfuckinglotto!
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Diocletian on November 28, 2016, 02:42:57 PM
(https://cdndata.bigfooty.com/2016/11/313523_93590281ae26b182e7e05bc05b2b73ac.png)

"If the penny drops..."
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: FlashGordon on November 28, 2016, 02:49:39 PM
(https://cdndata.bigfooty.com/2016/11/313523_93590281ae26b182e7e05bc05b2b73ac.png)

"If the penny drops..."

not again??
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 28, 2016, 02:50:30 PM
(https://cdndata.bigfooty.com/2016/11/313523_93590281ae26b182e7e05bc05b2b73ac.png)

"If the penny drops..."
Quick!!!! We must employ a penny dropping experrt!
Title: Why Shai Bolton stands out (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on November 28, 2016, 03:03:34 PM
Why Shai Bolton stands out

Ben Guthrie
AFL Media
28 November 2016


Shai Bolton is one of those players who will regularly bring the crowd to its feet.

The wiry West Australian, taken by Richmond with its first pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, is blessed with blazing speed, a supreme confidence in his ability, and a natural instinct for the game.

“He does things on the football field that I've never seen another player do,” South Fremantle player development manager Jason Pedulla says.

One of those audacious things he attempted was a handball behind his back to a teammate for his colts side early in the WAFL season.

It was the round three game against East Perth, when the ball became lodged behind Bolton's back, that he attempted the unthinkable.

“To even think about trying to do something like that is rare, and to pull something like that off, is even rarer.  He's extremely enjoyable to watch,” Pedulla says.

Those special attributes were on display in the AFL All Stars game on Grand Final eve, as Bolton collected 16 touches, seven inside-50s and a goal in a standout performance.

Anyone who was watching from the Punt Road Oval stand that afternoon, saw Bolton leave opponents in the dust with his run and carry and use his spring to haul in a footy he had no right to mark.

“As soon as I get the ball and I have space I try to take off,” Bolton says.

“You've got to play to your strengths, and that's mine.”

Bolton, who turns 18 in December, followed that up with bags of four goals in two straight finals games for South Fremantle to end the season.

The 177cm small forward, who can push onto the wing when required, also kicked seven goals from 20 disposals in round 22 to further underline his talent.

He also demonstrated mental resilience to bounce back from stress fractures in his back that kept him sidelined in his bottom-age under-17 season.

Bolton, who lived in Mandurah in 2016 after originating from Forrestdale just outside Perth, has a strong football pedigree. His father Darren played two matches for Fremantle in 1999, which he feels has been helpful as he prepares for his own AFL journey.

Despite his standout showings at WAFL level, Bolton – even by his own admission – was a little down on his output when playing for Western Australia in the under-18 national championships this year.

The unassuming youngster still kicked five goals for the carnival, but won just 27 per cent of his possessions contested – the second-lowest percentage of any player to play at least three games in division one.

Notwithstanding that, AFL talent development manager Michael Ablett watched Bolton play regularly this season, and rates him highly for the X-factor he possesses.

“You've got to take the good with the bad,” Ablett says.

“He's going to do some things where he might cost you a goal, and then he might kick four in a quarter and win you a game, too.

“That's what makes those guys so valuable . . .”

“Bolton ran 2.95 seconds in the 20m sprint test at the AFL Draft Combine and was placed second in the running vertical jump test (94cm off his left leg) behind only eventual No. 1 pick Andrew McGrath.

Pedulla stressed to Bolton throughout the year to keep the natural flair in his game, but also to focus on doing the team things like chasing and pressuring the opposition.

“He needs to do the little things week in, week out, and the flashy things are going to follow,” Pedulla says.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2016-11-28/why-shai-bolton-stands-out
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on November 28, 2016, 04:00:18 PM
...."The wiry West Australian, taken by Richmond with its first pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, is blessed with blazing speed, a supreme confidence in his ability, and a natural instinct for the game"

..."As soon as I get the ball I have space I try to take off", Bolton says.


How long will it take for Hardwick to slow this kid down, crush his confidence and sap all the natural flare?

If Hardwick stays on indefinitely I'm guessing it won't take that long and we will see this poor bastard kicking 20 metre dinky's sideways and backwards like the rest of the other young guns he's ruined.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on November 28, 2016, 04:18:21 PM
...."The wiry West Australian, taken by Richmond with its first pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, is blessed with blazing speed, a supreme confidence in his ability, and a natural instinct for the game"

..."As soon as I get the ball I have space I try to take off", Bolton says.


How long will it take for Hardwick to slow this kid down, crush his confidence and sap all the natural flare?

If Hardwick stays on indefinitely I'm guessing it won't take that long and we will see this poor bastard kicking 20 metre dinky's sideways and backwards like the rest of the other young guns he's ruined.
The RFC, ruining careers since 1982... :rollin
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on November 28, 2016, 05:57:38 PM
...."The wiry West Australian, taken by Richmond with its first pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, is blessed with blazing speed, a supreme confidence in his ability, and a natural instinct for the game"

..."As soon as I get the ball I have space I try to take off", Bolton says.


How long will it take for Hardwick to slow this kid down, crush his confidence and sap all the natural flare?

If Hardwick stays on indefinitely I'm guessing it won't take that long and we will see this poor bastard kicking 20 metre dinky's sideways and backwards like the rest of the other young guns he's ruined.
The RFC, ruining careers since 1982... :rollin
:clapping  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 28, 2016, 06:07:11 PM
...."The wiry West Australian, taken by Richmond with its first pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, is blessed with blazing speed, a supreme confidence in his ability, and a natural instinct for the game"

..."As soon as I get the ball I have space I try to take off", Bolton says.


How long will it take for Hardwick to slow this kid down, crush his confidence and sap all the natural flare?

If Hardwick stays on indefinitely I'm guessing it won't take that long and we will see this poor bastard kicking 20 metre dinky's sideways and backwards like the rest of the other young guns he's ruined.

Actually i think youll find that Hardwick is obsessed, probably to the point of stupidity, in having a player that that has dash and can run and carry off half back.

It's why they recruited Yarran.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on November 30, 2016, 02:41:57 AM
Shai Bolton at RFC training:

(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480218.jpg) (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480219.jpg)
(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480220.jpg) (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480221.jpg)
(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480236.jpg) (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480241.jpg)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: New draftee Shai Bolton of the Tigers in action during the Richmond Tigers training session at Punt Road Oval in Melbourne, Australia on November 28, 2016. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media)
http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202016%20Training%20-%20Richmond%20281116&image_id=480221
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on November 30, 2016, 06:47:56 AM
He looks unsettlingly like JON, in physique and even that wispy moustache....
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 30, 2016, 09:15:59 AM
JON was taller and heavier
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on November 30, 2016, 09:20:22 AM
JON was taller and heavier

Was his kicking better?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on November 30, 2016, 09:24:07 AM
didn't leave any impression on me that I recall. 
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: big tone on November 30, 2016, 09:53:46 PM
Shai Bolton at RFC training:

(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480218.jpg) (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480219.jpg)
(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480220.jpg) (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480221.jpg)
(http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480236.jpg) (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2016/11/28/480241.jpg)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: New draftee Shai Bolton of the Tigers in action during the Richmond Tigers training session at Punt Road Oval in Melbourne, Australia on November 28, 2016. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media)
http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202016%20Training%20-%20Richmond%20281116&image_id=480221
That's one skinny kid. FMD
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 30, 2016, 10:12:09 PM
yep.
the skinny little sword namer that dances around you and makes you wish you had a handful of rocks to throw at his back as he runs away from you with the ball
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on November 30, 2016, 10:20:00 PM
yep.
the skinny little sword namer that dances around you and makes you wish you had a handful of rocks to throw at his back as he runs away from you with the ball

 :lol sounds like you have had some experience Al
His highlights didn't fill me with confidence in the quality of his kicking or decision making but he's quick and backs himself.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on November 30, 2016, 10:40:00 PM
most people who have played footy would have experienced having one of those whippy little stuffs leave you flat footed.

you wanted to dump them into the dirt but you could never lay a hand on them
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Sticky Fingers on November 30, 2016, 10:41:19 PM
He looks happy enough
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Yeahright on November 30, 2016, 11:27:42 PM
most people who have played footy would have experienced having one of those whippy little stuffs leave you flat footed.

you wanted to dump them into the dirt but you could never lay a hand on them

Not me, who the stuff defends? Send everyone forward and attack attack attack!
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on December 01, 2016, 12:06:27 AM
5 years in the backline for Shai, just for the experts, learn the defensive side he must......apparently, great running off half back, all the clichés. He will never be allowed to cross the 50. That should suit the backline fanatics.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Owl on December 01, 2016, 08:02:08 AM
speaking of sword namers
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: FlashGordon on December 01, 2016, 09:22:02 AM
most people who have played footy would have experienced having one of those whippy little stuffs leave you flat footed.

you wanted to dump them into the dirt but you could never lay a hand on them

yeah they were around in the suburban leagues and juniors too.  Not to fussed about his weight, Jeff Garlett MKII if he can stack on a couple of KGs of muscle. ;)
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: the claw on December 01, 2016, 01:01:11 PM
lol at this pick not the kid himself.who knows he may go alright.

The only decent pick we have and we use it on a runt with enough weaknesses to be concerned about.
We could have picked up this type with much later picks or rookie picks./

14 smalls on the list we just used pick 15 on Rioli the yr before. Lloyd had a good yr and kicked 35 goals and we had another two genuine sml fwds  plus Edwards on the list sml fwd imo was no priority  and what do we do we take this kid with our only decent nd pick and we actually get a kid who shows just as much as this bloke with our only rookie pick. and fools try to defend it.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 01, 2016, 01:07:49 PM
lol at this pick not the kid himself.who knows he may go alright.

The only decent pick we have and we use it on a runt with enough weaknesses to be concerned about.
We could have picked up this type with much later picks or rookie picks./

14 smalls on the list we just used pick 15 on Rioli the yr before. Lloyd had a good yr and kicked 35 goals and we had another two genuine sml fwds  plus Edwards on the list sml fwd imo was no priority  and what do we do we take this kid with our only decent nd pick and we actually get a kid who shows just as much as this bloke with our only rookie pick. and fools try to defend it.
Who would you have picked at pick 29 claw?
We can then revisit this thread in 4 years and compare the two players progress.....
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Penelope on December 01, 2016, 01:28:04 PM
5 years in the backline for Shai, just for the experts, learn the defensive side he must......apparently, great running off half back, all the clichés. He will never be allowed to cross the 50. That should suit the backline fanatics.
The knuckle dragging irony is,the only person that actually says this is you.

as an aside, what would you name your sword, if you were allowed near sharp objects?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: the claw on December 01, 2016, 02:15:51 PM
lol at this pick not the kid himself.who knows he may go alright.

The only decent pick we have and we use it on a runt with enough weaknesses to be concerned about.
We could have picked up this type with much later picks or rookie picks./

14 smalls on the list we just used pick 15 on Rioli the yr before. Lloyd had a good yr and kicked 35 goals and we had another two genuine sml fwds  plus Edwards on the list sml fwd imo was no priority  and what do we do we take this kid with our only decent nd pick and we actually get a kid who shows just as much as this bloke with our only rookie pick. and fools try to defend it.
Who would you have picked at pick 29 claw?
We can then revisit this thread in 4 years and compare the two players progress.....
Harrison MaCreadie Gws acadamy player he went later in the draft at pick 47.There was two other KPDS  still there at this pick as well who went just after 29 who  i  would have gladly taken.
If your going to revisit then im going to say we should have had more late picks at least three how hard would it ave been to get say another pick in the 50s and two in the 6os.  and more rookie picks as well.Luke Ryan went very late oh for just one lousy pick in the 60s egh.

 i would have taken  Lachlan Filipovic ruckman reckon he will be a beauty. Jake Barrott tough inside player who just cant get a game at gws.   simple fact is there  was plenty i would have been keen to see us give a game to with very late nd and rookie picks if only we had  had the balls to cut a bit deeper as should have been done

The player i most wanted in this draft was Will Brodie ironically he was still there at pick 6.

Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Willy on December 01, 2016, 03:18:19 PM
Let's face it, Claw would pee and moan irrespective of who we pick up.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 01, 2016, 03:51:48 PM
5 years in the backline for Shai, just for the experts, learn the defensive side he must......apparently, great running off half back, all the clichés. He will never be allowed to cross the 50. That should suit the backline fanatics.

Give it a rest mate. Your whole ironic 'backline' speel wasnt funny the first time, nor was it funny the 200th time.


Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: the claw on December 01, 2016, 08:34:43 PM
Let's face it, Claw would pee and moan irrespective of who we pick up.
I dont believe i have bagged any of our picks.
What i am complaining about is the direction we took and list management. I was complaining about those things well before this off season.Bolton may end up another  Betts who knows but he certainly was not a key list need.
Sml fwds and ruckmen always with late nd or rookie picks unless they are total stand outs.  im afraid to say LeBois and stengle look just as likely as Bolton and they were both rookie picks.
With hindsight the way it panned out we could have had both for a song biut it was always likely they would be there very late.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: WA Tiger on December 01, 2016, 09:14:10 PM
5 years in the backline for Shai, just for the experts, learn the defensive side he must......apparently, great running off half back, all the clichés. He will never be allowed to cross the 50. That should suit the backline fanatics.

Give it a rest mate. Your whole ironic 'backline' speel wasnt funny the first time, nor was it funny the 200th time.

Bit like your crap Hampson posts that never ever end, millions of the rubbish, or the pots about watching the ball onto the boot. Or your "nice guy" poo.....yeah!!!!!
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Sticky Fingers on December 01, 2016, 10:58:39 PM
What i am complaining about is the direction we took and list management. I was complaining about those things well before this off season.Bolton may end up another  Betts who knows but he certainly was not a key list need.
Sml fwds and ruckmen always with late nd or rookie picks unless they are total stand outs.  im afraid to say LeBois and stengle look just as likely as Bolton and they were both rookie picks.
With hindsight the way it panned out we could have had both for a song biut it was always likely they would be there very late.

I agree with this. I assume we drafted Bolton because we felt he was the best player available at the time. Because for sure I do not understand the strategy involved in taking this type of player so high.

I really hope he makes it as I do with all our draftees.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Knighter on December 01, 2016, 11:08:47 PM
Bolton was the most talented player left at 29 and by a fair way. Scum were peeed we grabbed him the pick before their first one. LOL
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 02, 2016, 06:00:57 AM
5 years in the backline for Shai, just for the experts, learn the defensive side he must......apparently, great running off half back, all the clichés. He will never be allowed to cross the 50. That should suit the backline fanatics.

Give it a rest mate. Your whole ironic 'backline' speel wasnt funny the first time, nor was it funny the 200th time.

Bit like your crap Hampson posts that never ever end, millions of the rubbish, or the pots about watching the ball onto the boot. Or your "nice guy" poo.....yeah!!!!!

Mate, Im resonsible for about 5% of those posts, which consensus is that they are truthful and humorous. Hence, 95% of the credit belongs with other site experts which unfortunately i cant claim.

Anyway can we get back on topic please.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on December 02, 2016, 08:35:43 AM
Bolton was the most talented player left at 29 and by a fair way. Scum were peeed we grabbed him the pick before their first one. LOL
So Begley was their next choice. I would have taken Begly but time will tell (and we may yell) also will watch Kobe Mutch with interst.
Note Himmelberg went to Adelaide at @51 :shh
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Knighter on December 02, 2016, 09:53:57 AM
What makes u think Begleynwas our next choice Mint?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on December 02, 2016, 12:22:38 PM
What makes u think Begleynwas our next choice Mint?
Well that's who I would have thought was the best available player at that stage BUT what do I know?
Knighter, who would you have thought?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: The Machine on December 03, 2016, 08:30:37 AM
Very happy with this selection as he was the best available as he was rated very highly by most (top 20) and it might allow Rioli to play further up the ground in years to come. Bolton is explosive and weaves through traffic with ease and swoops on the ball when it hits the deck. He along with Stengle have me most exited about what our forward half could become  :thumbsup
Title: Bolton just what Tigers are craving: KB (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on December 03, 2016, 06:01:58 PM
Bolton just what Tigers are craving

GLENN McFARLANE
Herald Sun
3 December 2016


RICHMOND legend Kevin Bartlett has given the club’s new No.29 Shai Bolton his stamp of approval, saying the club desperately needs the speed and excitement the young West Australian has the capacity to produce.

Bartlett met Bolton, who turns 18 on Thursday, at Punt Rd this week to wish him well after being drafted to the Tigers at pick 29 in the national draft.

“I hope he turns out to be a lot better than me,” Bartlett said.

“From what they tell me, he has got exceptional pace and exceptional skills and is quite an impressive player.

“Shai obviously needs to spend some time in the gym, but if he can bring those attributes to the team over the next few years, that’s going to be a real bonus for the club.

“We need more players like that.”

Bolton hadn’t heard of Bartlett when the club asked him to take on one of the club’s most revered numbers.

But he jumped at the chance after going on a video crash course on what the Tigers icon achieved in his 403-game career.

“I would be proud to be wearing any Richmond number; I’m just happy to be drafted,” Bolton said.

“But to be able to wear his number is a massive honour.”

“They showed me a video of him and told me he kicked seven goals in a Grand Final (1980) and that he played the third most games ever.”

The No.29 jumper became available this year when Ty Vickery took a free agency route to Hawthorn and Bartlett gave Bolton the same advice that he has given past players to have worn his jumper since his retirement in 1983.

“I asked him if he liked to handball and he said he does,” Bartlett joked.

“I told him to forget about it, it’s a fad and a craze that will never take off.

“I would prefer him to just accelerate and explode away and kick the goals.”

South Fremantle insiders marvelled this year at one of Bolton’s more unusual handballs in a colts match when he somehow managed to execute one from behind his body.

KB may not have loved the fact it was a handball, but he would have been delighted by the flair and ball skills that brought it about.

Bolton is a distant relative of the Krakouer brothers and says he has tried to base his game on his two favourite players — Hawthorn’s Cyril Rioli and Fremantle’s Michael Walters.

“I want to play that fast forward kind of role,” he said.

“I want to make sure I work as hard as I can and just give 100 per cent effort on the field.

Originally from Katanning, he has lived in Mandurah for most of his life, while also attending boarding school in Perth and coming through the South Fremantle colts.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/shai-bolton-to-inherit-richmond-legend-kevin-bartletts-no29/news-story/3705aa9b443ef47a319692b9a3524d32
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Chuck17 on December 03, 2016, 06:32:01 PM
Since he was at punt road did he manage to squeeze out an apology to Dusty?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 03, 2016, 06:38:44 PM
Since he was at punt road did he manage to squeeze out an apology to Dusty?

Nope
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Chuck17 on December 03, 2016, 06:41:35 PM
Since he was at punt road did he manage to squeeze out an apology to Dusty?

Nope

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: 🏅Dooks on December 03, 2016, 06:45:56 PM
Since he was at punt road did he manage to squeeze out an apology to Dusty?

Nope

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

He would, appear to be, acting like a coward
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on December 04, 2016, 05:44:47 PM

Shai Bolton profile

afldraftcentral.com.au

Outside Midfielder/Small Forward | South Fremantle/Western Australia
08/12/1998 | 177cm | 67kg

Player Comparison: Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn)


Snapshot:


Shai Bolton is one of the cleanest players to available in the 2016 draft crop and is considered a top 30 pick. Bolton, son of ex-Peel Thunder player Darren, is a special player in the way he can just break games open with his speed and evasiveness. This has been on full display as he has shown this for South Fremantle at WAFL Colts and at the Under 18s National Champioships for Western Australia.

Bolton has really turned it on this year as a small forward at Colts level, with the Bulldogs small is a class or two above his opponents in the way he reads the game. That led to him being selected for the West Australian Under 18s National Championships squad where he continued to impress scouts. During the national championships, he showed glimpses of a player who could follow the foot step of other small forwards who have made it all the way into the AFL.

Bolton is a class above most players as he is evasive, quick and is a really smart player as he often creates opportunities for himself. This really sets himself apart from most of the small forwards in the draft pool. But like Under 18 small forwards, consistency is something Bolton will need to work on as he can fade in and out of games at times. Another improvement for Bolton is his decision making because at times he can rush his decisions, especially when running at line-break speeds.

Statistics:

(https://afldraftcentral.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/S-Bolton.png)

Strengths

    Speed
    Evasiveness
    Goal sense
    Footy smarts


The one thing that makes Bolton different to others in his position is his speed and agility on the ground. Bolton dodges, weaves and in basketball terms, breaks some ankles in the way he moves. This makes him close to if not the most mercurial player in this draft whether its creating a scoring shot or selling candy up the ground, Bolton can do it as his bag of tricks is in gravitational proportions.

In an era where breaking the lines is a valued asset, and metres gained is a statistic that is now looked upon more than ever, Bolton is a player that ticks both boxes. While he does play forward of centre, it would not be surprising to see him used further up the field as we have seen with some small forwards in the past, such as Neville Jetta and Leon Davis. Both seemed to reinvigorate their careers as small running defenders, so it will be interesting to see if Bolton adds that element to his game and becomes a versatile player who can do damage at both ends of the field.

Another thing that makes Bolton a good player is his general goal sense. He has an uncanny ability to kick goals from places where you wouldn’t expect. His ability to finish whether its snapping the ball, kicking on the run or even in a set shot is outstanding for a small forward of his calibre. Even when kicking the ball quickly out of a pack situation or just inside the boundary you can back Bolton in as he is a dead eye from every part of the forward line.

To add to his great evasiveness and goal sense is his footy smarts. Bolton is a smart footballer as he knows how to find the ball with little to no effort as a wingman and small forward. He’s always that one step ahead of his opposition player and often finds space for himself by outsmarting his opponents. He knows where to run and when to run as a wingman to break games open for his team. As a small forward he knows exactly when to fly for marks or read where ball spill off hands to crumb. With the game becoming faster at the elite level, Bolton will look at home as he is always thinking ahead of his opposition.

Overall, Bolton does ooze X-factor in the way he moves and adds a point of difference to the game. While he is not going to be a huge prototype midfielder or contested winning beast, Bolton does add a sense of excitement waiting around the stoppages to accelerate away from his opponents.

Improvements:


    Consistency
    Decision Making


Bolton’s biggest aspect that needs addressing is his consistency. At times he can float in and out of games and sometimes struggles to have impact. This can be both week to week or quarter to quarter. While it is the case for many young players and particularly small forwards still crafting and developing their game, it is something Bolton will need to work on when he competes at AFL level.

His ability to find the football and goal kicking week in week out can be inconsistent. This might be due to him relying on others to win the football for now, while he waits for a quick handball on the outside to use his pace, or drift forward to find space for an uncontested mark. At the elite level, he will have to learn to work himself into games in other ways such as through defensive pressure.

With ball retention inside the forward 50 a huge factor in the AFL, Bolton will need to continue to work on his consistency, and further develop his defensive game to match that of his offensive game. No doubt Bolton is a star with the football, but what stands small forwards or indeed smaller players as a whole, out from others, is when they apply frenzied pressure on the ball carrying defenders. If defenders know someone is about to hunt them down, they will rush the kick and will likely lead to an ineffective disposal.

Decision making is another aspect Bolton will look to improve at the top level. At times, Bolton can blaze away with the ball and often does not take time to straighten himself to kick the football. This makes his kicking quite loopy and inaccurate when he can easily take an extra half second to size up his kicks. Generally it is something that can occur to players that are unaware their speed or ball carrying is at a much higher level than their peers often think there is more pressure on them than there is at times. Once Bolton is able to correctly harness this aspect, and have the right balance between knowing when he has time to straighten up and when he does need an extra couple of steps, that will push him game through to another level.

Highlights:
https://youtu.be/XHJcCtLh7lo

Summary:

Bolton as a player has traits not too dissimilar to Hawthorn’s Cyril Rioli, with an outstanding step to get around his opponent.  Bolton like Rioli isn’t a huge disposal winner, but can be exciting with ball in hand. He will likely land somewhere in the second or third round of the National Draft. Clubs such as Sydney, West Coast and Western Bulldogs could all use small forwards who are creative and could use Bolton’s services.

Bolton is a marvel in the way he glides around the ground using his evasiveness, speed and footy smarts to break games open. He’s a player you would pay to see as he can, on his day, kick goal of the year and take mark of the year in the same game.

https://afldraftcentral.com.au/player/shai-bolton/
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on December 05, 2016, 11:11:37 AM
Just heard on SEN that we have taken a punt on this guy, he has the talent no doubt but the issue is moving East and the allure of home.

Let's hope it all works out well for Shai and RFC.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 05, 2016, 11:17:42 AM
Just heard on SEN that we have taken a punt on this guy, he has the talent no doubt but the issue is moving East and the allure of home.

Let's hope it all works out well for Shai and RFC.
FFS. We create an environment where he wants to stay. Pretty simple.
Most WA boys love it here. I have a few friends from WA and they are always jealous of the vast variety of clubs and nightlife we have here. So he just needs to make a few friends and have some success. Basic stuff.

SEN are just tugging our chains.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on December 05, 2016, 11:38:49 AM
Just heard on SEN that we have taken a punt on this guy, he has the talent no doubt but the issue is moving East and the allure of home.

Let's hope it all works out well for Shai and RFC.
FFS. We create an environment where he wants to stay. Pretty simple.
Most WA boys love it here. I have a few friends from WA and they are always jealous of the vast variety of clubs and nightlife we have here. So he just needs to make a few friends and have some success. Basic stuff.

SEN are just tugging our chains.

fair enough, they gots' to talk bout sumfink I 'spose.
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Diocletian on December 05, 2016, 06:22:12 PM
If he gets homesick we trade him in two years - if he looks the goods we probably get a higher pick than what we used on him or a similar one at worst...or a homesick Vic like Lachie Weller.... :shh
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Ruanaidh on December 05, 2016, 09:12:31 PM
Although my prediction that he has the GHP gene predeliction is now confirmed (when will people stop doubting me), I do like his latest RFC video  :shh
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on December 05, 2016, 09:14:27 PM
Although my prediction that he has the GHP gene predeliction is now confirmed (when will people stop doubting me), I do like his latest RFC video  :shh
Confirmed? Has he held a press conference?
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Ruanaidh on December 05, 2016, 09:49:23 PM
Although my prediction that he has the GHP gene predeliction is now confirmed (when will people stop doubting me), I do like his latest RFC video  :shh
Confirmed? Has he held a press conference?
Surely you don't doubt SEN's 'sources'!.......but in truth I hope he works out and stays. He will be a human 'highlight' reel if he does........unless Dimma coaches it out of him!
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on December 08, 2016, 04:43:56 PM
It's Bolts 18th birthday today  :birthday

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-12-08/bolton-turns-18


Here's some training highlights as well: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2016-12-05/brief-glimpse-at-boltons-flair
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on December 08, 2016, 06:50:07 PM
Likely the training highlights :thumbsup
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: one-eyed on March 15, 2017, 02:42:02 AM
VFL first look at Bolton ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2017-03-13/vfl-first-look-at-bolton
Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 15, 2017, 06:26:46 AM
From the video, Shai looked too quick, ran into space, presented and tackled well, kicked to targets and created play. Grigg and Ellis wouldn't like that
Title: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: one-eyed on May 18, 2017, 06:23:20 PM
Good luck to Shai  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: sdc01 on May 18, 2017, 06:24:06 PM
excellent news...hope he kicks some ass
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: 🏅Dooks on May 18, 2017, 06:26:51 PM
Sauce called it Tuesday.  :thumbsup

Best of luck to the young man  :gotigers
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: one-eyed on May 18, 2017, 06:27:32 PM
Exciting small forward Shai Bolton will make his senior debut with Richmond in Saturday’s match against Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium.

Bolton, who was the Tigers’ first pick (No. 29 overall) in the 2016 AFL National Draft, has produced some impressive performances at VFL level over the past few weeks.

He had 19 disposals and kicked a goal against unbeaten team Box Hill last Sunday, prompting Richmond’s VFL coach Craig McRae to comment on the Club’s website earlier this week, “His disposal numbers are good for a small forward and his pressure is there for everyone to see.”

The 175cm, 70kg, 18-year-old, recruited from WAFL club South Fremantle, is renowned for his blistering speed, high skill level, aerial ability and overall X-factor.

Source: RFC website (http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-05-18/round-9-team-announcement)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Ruanaidh on May 18, 2017, 06:33:42 PM
Sauce called it Tuesday.  :thumbsup

Best of luck to the young man  :gotigers
Yeah...well done Dooks. He is a 'special' type of player ala Cyril Rioli with a tank.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: eliminator on May 18, 2017, 06:35:46 PM
Good luck to him. Hope he has a very successful career at the club.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Simonator on May 18, 2017, 06:46:28 PM
Now we just need butler back and see ya castagna
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Diocletian on May 18, 2017, 10:47:56 PM
Marty McGrath II :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: mat073 on May 18, 2017, 11:47:57 PM
Good luck Shai  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Yeahright on May 19, 2017, 12:29:05 AM
Bring the pressure and you get a tick. Anything else is a bonus
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 19, 2017, 07:39:44 PM
This kids got major X factor, has an unbelievable standing leap, runs like the wind & is as quick as anyone I've seen. This kid could be anything.......









...........but he's at Richmond soooooooo :whistle
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on May 19, 2017, 07:41:54 PM
 :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: 🏅Dooks on May 19, 2017, 07:53:59 PM
This kids got major X factor, has an unbelievable standing leap, runs like the wind & is as quick as anyone I've seen. This kid could be anything.......









...........but he's at Richmond soooooooo :whistle

Suited to the modern game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: dwaino on May 19, 2017, 09:22:36 PM
(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/southpark/images/1/17/Ep_109_starvinmarvin.gif/revision/latest?cb=20070818234354)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Chuck17 on May 19, 2017, 10:32:18 PM
Just waiting for the ten possession game and then the peanuts to start the bagging
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 19, 2017, 10:50:24 PM
Marty McGrath II :shh

Good, I'm looking forward to his bag of 5 tomorrow
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Diocletian on May 19, 2017, 10:54:24 PM
 :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Yeahright on May 20, 2017, 11:37:16 AM
Just waiting for the ten possession game and then the peanuts to start the bagging

If he gets 10 he's done extremely well :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 20, 2017, 01:43:43 PM
Just waiting for the ten possession game and then the peanuts to start the bagging

If he gets 10 he's done extremely well :clapping

Can we just preempt the bagging now?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 20, 2017, 03:47:01 PM
If Cyril is delicious and Daniel is delectable, Bolton will be scrumptious.  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: one-eyed on May 20, 2017, 04:34:57 PM
Special moment for Shai Bolton as he's presented with his 🐯 jumper by '67 premiership player, Billy Brown.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DAPuxU_UAAAW-uy.jpg)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Diocletian on May 20, 2017, 05:55:47 PM
Started to show a few good signs in that second quarter....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Lozza on May 20, 2017, 07:25:19 PM
Needs to learn to keep his feet and also when to fly for the mark and when to crumb. Seemed a bit lost at times but could have been the hero, will surely remember his first game for the Tigers for all the wrong reasons.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: The Machine on May 20, 2017, 07:29:07 PM
Needs to learn to keep his feet and also when to fly for the mark and when to crumb. Seemed a bit lost at times but could have been the hero, will surely remember his first game for the Tigers for all the wrong reasons.


Lots of players slipped over on that poo ground
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: dwaino on May 20, 2017, 07:35:02 PM
Thought he was doing his best horizontal-Morris impersonations.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: mightytiges on May 20, 2017, 07:35:53 PM
Did a few exciting things. Worth persisting with for the rest of the season as we need to find better players. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: big tone on May 20, 2017, 07:57:50 PM
No need to sugar coat it, he looked lost.
Cold hard fact IMO.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Chuck17 on May 20, 2017, 08:07:13 PM
And there you go it ls started already
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: tony_montana on May 20, 2017, 08:09:19 PM
And there you go it ls started already

No it hasnt - its ok to state he looked lost.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Chuck17 on May 20, 2017, 08:10:25 PM
Yes it has, he couldn't help himself
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: tony_montana on May 20, 2017, 08:17:06 PM
Yes it has, he couldn't help himself

you mean you couldnt help yourself
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 20, 2017, 08:32:02 PM
9 disposals (7 contested), 3 tackles, 5 score involvements, 10 pressure acts & 1 disallowed goal.

Poor bastard plays for us so I hope he doesn't contract the disease.  :pray
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on May 20, 2017, 08:47:05 PM
9 disposals (7 contested), 3 tackles, 5 score involvements, 10 pressure acts & 1 disallowed goal.

Poor bastard plays for us so I hope he doesn't contract the disease.  :pray
T I G E R I T I S
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 20, 2017, 08:53:21 PM
Needs to learn to keep his feet and also when to fly for the mark and when to crumb. Seemed a bit lost at times but could have been the hero, will surely remember his first game for the Tigers for all the wrong reasons.


Lots of players slipped over on that poo ground

Actually interested to see what it looked like on TV

Being there it looked like a patch work quilt.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Go Richo 12 on May 20, 2017, 09:04:18 PM
Needs to learn to keep his feet and also when to fly for the mark and when to crumb. Seemed a bit lost at times but could have been the hero, will surely remember his first game for the Tigers for all the wrong reasons.


Lots of players slipped over on that poo ground

Actually interested to see what it looked like on TV

Being there it looked like a patch work quilt.
It looked like poo.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: TigerLand on May 20, 2017, 09:09:52 PM
Looked like crap
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Yeahright on May 22, 2017, 07:16:02 PM
Does he usually run so far under the ball?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 26, 2017, 12:57:03 PM
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick believes talented Tiger teenage small forward Shai Bolton is well equipped to build on the gains he made in his AFL debut against Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium last Saturday.

The 18-year-old had nine disposals, including seven contested possessions, three tackles, and went desperately close to winning the game for the Tigers with a snapshot goal that was subsequently overturned on review.

“It was probably a game of half chances for Shai.  He was thereabouts a couple of times . . . nearly kicked the match-winner,” Hardwick said.

“He’ll be better for the run this week, I’ve got no doubt about that.

“He’s got some agility, he’s got some toe, he’s got some finish . . . And not much fazes Shai, to be honest.

“We’ve just got to get him more involved, and that will come as he gains experience.

“He’s going to be a good player for us.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-05-26/hardwick-backs-bolton
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Ruanaidh on May 26, 2017, 07:36:05 PM
Does he usually run so far under the ball?
No..his positioning/timing was out last week. He will be great when he adjusts to the pace and different angles/depth of disposals at this level. This is one kid who is made for AFL.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: 🏅Dooks on May 26, 2017, 07:44:39 PM
Does he usually run so far under the ball?
No..his timing was out last week. He will be great when he adjusts to the pace and different angles/depth of disposals at this level. This is one kid who is made for AFL.

Spot on 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 26, 2017, 09:11:56 PM
Does he usually run so far under the ball?
No..his timing was out last week. He will be great when he adjusts to the pace and different angles/depth of disposals at this level. This is one kid who is made for AFL.

Spot on
Yeh but he's at Richmond.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton to debut
Post by: Yeahright on May 27, 2017, 12:58:53 AM
Does he usually run so far under the ball?
No..

Good. A positive though is despite running so far under the ball his massive leap sure made up for it at times. Will be hard to go with as a small who can leap at the ball like that if it all clicks
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: JP Tiger on May 28, 2017, 11:43:52 AM
Wow!  Just wow!  Speed a plenty & gifted ball skills ... we have a ripper here!  Just waiting for him to show he can also clunk a big hanger ...    :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 28, 2017, 11:51:48 AM
Think we got a glimpse last night of what we have to look forward to

 :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 28, 2017, 01:02:00 PM
Hell yeah.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 28, 2017, 03:12:18 PM
Steal of the draft.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 28, 2017, 03:19:00 PM
What a cock tease, hope he doesn't give me blue balls his whole career :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on May 28, 2017, 04:20:04 PM
Liked what I saw of him last night. He has got some real tricks. He will get better with every game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on May 28, 2017, 05:40:25 PM
2 games. Looked a lil off pace very early but adjusted well.
Really looking forward to his progress in coming years
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on May 29, 2017, 12:25:22 AM
Liked what I saw of him last night. He has got some real tricks. He will get better with every game.
Agree BT. Really clean skills with ball in hand.

The most important thing Bolton did on Saturday night though was that chase down on Zaharakis IIRC in the 3rd qtr. Saved a goal as Essendon's F50 was wide open and it was a momentum changing moment for us. We went from 9 points down to being in front at 3/4 time after that tackle. Massive team-lifting stuff from a young guy in only his 2nd game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on May 29, 2017, 05:45:33 AM
Agree. Chase was critical. Affected the kick and led to a turn over.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on May 29, 2017, 06:49:18 AM
Will fast become our own "Crackawoody".... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 29, 2017, 10:16:51 AM
Liked what I saw of him last night. He has got some real tricks. He will get better with every game.
Agree BT. Really clean skills with ball in hand.

The most important thing Bolton did on Saturday night though was that chase down on Zaharakis IIRC in the 3rd qtr. Saved a goal as Essendon's F50 was wide open and it was a momentum changing moment for us. We went from 9 points down to being in front at 3/4 time after that tackle. Massive team-lifting stuff from a young guy in only his 2nd game.

Yep, huge effort.

Really like the look of Shai.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 29, 2017, 11:05:48 AM
Liked what I saw of him last night. He has got some real tricks. He will get better with every game.
Agree BT. Really clean skills with ball in hand.

The most important thing Bolton did on Saturday night though was that chase down on Zaharakis IIRC in the 3rd qtr. Saved a goal as Essendon's F50 was wide open and it was a momentum changing moment for us. We went from 9 points down to being in front at 3/4 time after that tackle. Massive team-lifting stuff from a young guy in only his 2nd game.
Agree, but if it hadn't been dreamtime would probably have got pinged for legging zaharakis, esp by de-boy
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on May 29, 2017, 01:53:27 PM
Early doors I said that Shai may be affected by the GHF... I believe that the Club and in particular Daniel Rioli is providing the support required to lessen the likelihood of him leaving once his initial 2 years is up. Happy to say that the balance of probability says I was wrong. :thumbsup. Unfortunately for Shai he may have caught the Tiger bug - oohhhh what a ride!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on May 29, 2017, 02:24:27 PM
Early doors I said that Shai may be affected by the GHF... I believe that the Club and in particular Daniel Rioli is providing the support required to lesson the likelihood of him leaving once his initial 2 years is up. Happy to say that the balance of probability says I was wrong. :thumbsup. Unfortunately for Shai he may have caught the Tiger bug - oohhhh what a ride!

You've been singing his praises for a few weeks now. Embellish it, let everyone know you were right and don't get caught up in showing people where you were wrong!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 29, 2017, 06:45:42 PM
Shai can go one of 2 directions, Michael Mitchell or Marty McGrath. Let's hope it's the former as I can't recall an X factor as good Mitchell since he burst on the scene 30 years ago
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Ruanaidh on May 30, 2017, 05:10:09 AM
Early doors I said that Shai may be affected by the GHF... I believe that the Club and in particular Daniel Rioli is providing the support required to lessen the likelihood of him leaving once his initial 2 years is up. Happy to say that the balance of probability says I was wrong. :thumbsup. Unfortunately for Shai he may have caught the Tiger bug - oohhhh what a ride!

You've been singing his praises for a few weeks now. Embellish it, let everyone know you were right and don't get caught up in showing people where you were wrong!
....😁
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: (•))(©™ on May 30, 2017, 10:29:19 AM
Will fast become our own "Crackawoody".... :shh

 :snidegrin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Slipper on June 03, 2017, 10:54:25 PM
Gee Bolton is a great kick on the run for a little fella.

His kick inside 50 that led to Butler's goal just before halftime was superb.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on June 03, 2017, 11:03:58 PM
Like the look of this kid a LOT but I think I'd prefer Lennon in the side for the 2nd half at this stage...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on June 03, 2017, 11:06:36 PM
Imo he has outperformed all our small forwards in the last two weeks.
Very impressed with him.

It's a shame he missed that sitter because he deserved a goal. That's not to say I didn't swear at the TV after it.  :whistle
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 03, 2017, 11:46:17 PM
What a cock tease, hope he doesn't give me blue balls his whole career :shh

Quote for accuracy
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 17, 2017, 06:50:05 PM
4. Bolton a Rising Star candidate

If you were told pre-match that an indigenous forward would light up the MCG in the first quarter with breathtaking speed and skill, you'd expect it to be Franklin or Richmond prodigy Daniel Rioli. So it was something to behold when lightly-built Tiger Shai Bolton announced himself on the big stage with two brilliant early goals that were reminiscent of Rioli's uncle Cyril at his best. Nine minutes in, the West Australian teenager roved a pack at full tilt, took a bounce and converted. Late in the term, he burst clear again to nail another one from close range. The No.29 pick in last year's NAB AFL Draft would be stiff not to be nominated this week for the Rising Star award.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-17/five-talking-points-richmond-v-sydney
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on June 17, 2017, 07:36:48 PM
Very, very impressive.
It's one thing to be able to put a bit of pressure on but you also need to be able to get the footy.
Shinning light today.

I'd like to see Stengle next and I'm just as excited about him. Time to make a few changes and teach these kids that their spot isn't guaranteed.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 17, 2017, 09:10:51 PM
Very, very impressive.
It's one thing to be able to put a bit of pressure on but you also need to be able to get the footy.
Shinning light today.

I'd like to see Stengle next and I'm just as excited about him. Time to make a few changes and teach these kids that their spot isn't guaranteed.

 :clapping

Agree
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on June 17, 2017, 09:53:33 PM
Very, very impressive.
It's one thing to be able to put a bit of pressure on but you also need to be able to get the footy.
Shinning light today.

I'd like to see Stengle next and I'm just as excited about him. Time to make a few changes and teach these kids that their spot isn't guaranteed.

Yes i agree with you on this one BT.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 17, 2017, 09:55:54 PM
Continues to improve so don't want to knock him too much. Just would have been nice if he didn't go missing in the second half, not alone there though...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Heart of Darkness on June 17, 2017, 10:20:18 PM
That first quarter was as electric as any player in the comp could produce. Not just his goals but his contested work around the packs was brilliant. Faded out of the game for sure but he's already ahead of Butler and Castagna imo. So much to look forward to.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Owl on June 18, 2017, 10:21:06 AM
Lightning Bolton, stuff he is quick
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:22 AM
The Merkin has signed him up, geez good luck RFC when it comes to negotiations time. :banghead
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 18, 2017, 12:37:28 PM
The Merkin has signed him up, geez good luck RFC when it comes to negotiations time. :banghead

Who?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 18, 2017, 01:30:01 PM
Ralph Carr
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on June 18, 2017, 02:12:10 PM
Not correct. He signed with a WA agent
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chopstix on June 18, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
He will be the best small forward at the club within 12 months.

Electrifying, instinctive and confident.

Just needs to build his tank.

When he does - Look out!!!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on June 18, 2017, 07:32:09 PM
Not correct. He signed with a WA agent

Mark Stevens spreading fake news again
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 18, 2017, 10:24:44 PM
That first quarter was as electric as any player in the comp could produce. Not just his goals but his contested work around the packs was brilliant. Faded out of the game for sure but he's already ahead of Butler and Castagna imo. So much to look forward to.

Ahead of Rioli too
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 19, 2017, 12:19:16 AM
Snatching that ball at full pace for his first AFL goal was a sensational moment to witness in the flesh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on June 19, 2017, 10:08:58 AM
That first quarter was as electric as any player in the comp could produce. Not just his goals but his contested work around the packs was brilliant. Faded out of the game for sure but he's already ahead of Butler and Castagna imo. So much to look forward to.

Ahead of Rioli too

Short memory
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on June 20, 2017, 10:47:46 AM
That first quarter was as electric as any player in the comp could produce. Not just his goals but his contested work around the packs was brilliant. Faded out of the game for sure but he's already ahead of Butler and Castagna imo. So much to look forward to.
Ahead of Rioli too
Short memory

Memories just fine :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 20, 2017, 01:45:26 PM
4. Bolton a Rising Star candidate


Nope - Silvagni....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: tony_montana on June 23, 2017, 05:13:35 PM
Not correct. He signed with a WA agent

No

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-23/another-tiger-joins-ralph-carrs-famous-stable (http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-23/another-tiger-joins-ralph-carrs-famous-stable)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 23, 2017, 06:04:48 PM
Not correct. He signed with a WA agent

No

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-23/another-tiger-joins-ralph-carrs-famous-stable (http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-23/another-tiger-joins-ralph-carrs-famous-stable)
Quote
But rest easy Tigers fans, Bolton – who's initial two-year contract expires at the end of next season – isn't headed for protracted negotiations as well.

"Shai is very happy at Richmond and we feel that Richmond are heading in the right direction so I would think that we would be discussing an extension at some point," Carr told AFL.com.au this week. 

On the appeal of Shai Bolton:
The fact that he is 18 years of age, and already playing some good football, he is very appealing as an athlete. He also is a fine young man with values and respect. 
You'd hope that Carr's statement in bold applies to Dusty as well.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 26, 2017, 10:34:34 PM
Richmond VFL and development coach Craig McRae assesses the development of the Tigers’ first pick in last year’s AFL National Draft, exciting small forward Shai Bolton, in this week’s ‘Coaches’ Corner’.

Impressive progress in his debut AFL season

“He’s grown a lot in his tenure here. In the pre-season, you saw straight away what he’s good at and why we drafted him . . . The way he moves, he just lights up the track. He’s an unbelievable talent, and it’s been good to watch him getting the work-rate to go with that.”

His crumbing ability

“We talk about ‘10 to two’ at the contest . . . turning up there and moving through. And he’s certainly got a lot of talent around that part of his game.”

Areas of the game he’s working on

“His tackle pressure’s something he really prides himself on, as well. He’s training that because he’s not going to kick goals every week, so he has to make sure his pressure is consistent. It’s a fine balance because he’s so elusive being able to get around players . . . it’s whether you taken them on, or give the first give. That’s always a challenge for young players. So we’re working on that at the moment.”

Bouncing back brilliantly at VFL level recently

“That was really pleasing (five goals v Werribee two weeks ago) because he’d played AFL football and then got dropped for the first time in his career . . . How do you deal with that and how do you respond? He responded in the best way possible . . . good, strong work-rate, turning up to contests and then, obviously, showing everyone all his strengths.”

Playing up the ground


“I think the biggest thing for him at the moment, as an 18 year-old, is being able to do it for long periods . . . being able to play AFL intensity for long periods. But he’s working on that.”

Other facets of the game he’s working on


“We just talk about playing to his strengths all the time . . . Training those things out on the track, having good habits, and being consistent with his work ethic. So, hopefully, that all shines through in the last part of the year.”

Pressing for a return to senior ranks

“I know on the weekend (v Collingwood) he didn’t have quite the performance as what he had against Werribee. That happens . . . The opposition put a bit more attention into him and he got tagged. But he’s been spoken about at match committee again on the back of that performance against Werribee . . . When he’s at his best he just follows up . . . he turns up to the next contest. I think he’s in line to play AFL footy again.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-07-26/focus-on-shai-bolton
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on July 27, 2017, 11:01:47 AM
Drop a flea. Bring back the Bolt!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 09, 2017, 03:51:41 PM
Bolton has put on 8kgs. So he'll be a lot bigger in the body when we see him play next season.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on December 09, 2017, 07:16:52 PM
Bolton has put on 8kgs. So he'll be a lot bigger in the body when we see him play next season.
Hope its all muscle and not brewskies over the spring break  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Slipper on December 09, 2017, 07:42:12 PM
FWIW, I have it from a good source close to the family that Shai is pretty happy in Melbourne with the Tigers.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on December 09, 2017, 09:24:34 PM
Great news, gee all the small quick guys are going to be fighting for spots next year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 26, 2018, 12:34:33 AM
Bolton building and bonding on camp

In his second pre-season, speedy small forward Shai Bolton is focusing on building size and increasing his fitness to crack back in to the senior side.

Speaking at the Tigers’ pre-season training camp on the Sunshine Coast, the 19-year-old feels the team have returned from the Christmas break in good shape.

“I think everyone’s come back in good condition, running pretty well, there’s no one falling behind which is good,” he said.

The Western Australian product is hoping to build on his six AFL games in 2017.

“(I’m) just trying to get bigger, in the gym (with) weights and working more on my fitness, so that’s been my two main components,” Bolton said.

“When I first got drafted, we didn’t really have a big pre-season, because it was light sessions and I missed out on a couple of drills.

“Now it’s pretty big, and (I’m) doing every drill.. that’s what I find the hardest really, is doing a full pre-season.”

After the hard work of training, the team are also finding time for fun and team bonding in other activities like volleyball, baseball and paintballing.

“We did paintballing which was good. Ask ‘Higgo’ what happened to his face, I got him pretty good,” laughed Bolton.

“(It’s a) big pre-season camp, we just get out and have fun really, and enjoy each other’s company.

“Also getting to know the boys a bit more, just getting to know the boys’ backgrounds, you get to know each other more, and understand them a bit more.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-01-25/bolton-building-and-bonding-on-camp
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Slipper on January 26, 2018, 09:29:47 AM
“We did paintballing which was good. Ask ‘Higgo’ what happened to his face, I got him pretty good,” laughed Bolton.

I get the impression Bolton is really warming to his time as a Tiger, which is great. As I have posted previously, I work with someone who has close ties to his family (on his father's side) and this person tells me he likes it at Richmond.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on February 24, 2018, 07:06:06 PM
With Rioli missing, Bolts pretty much just booked his spot in our forward line for round 1.
Title: Tiger goalsneak Shai Bolton firms for Rioli's round one spot (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 09:18:31 PM
Tiger goalsneak firms for Rioli's round one spot

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
Feb 24, 2018 8:33PM


RICHMOND small forward Shai Bolton has taken a big step forward in the battle to replace injured premiership star Daniel Rioli, with his lively performance against Essendon on Saturday putting him in pole position for round one selection.     

Bolton booted three goals in Saturday's 87-point win in Wangaratta, but it was his defensive pressure that convinced coach Damien Hardwick it was the youngster's best performance for the club.

The 19-year-old, who played six games last season, was part of a small forward line that harassed the Bombers defenders into repeated turnovers, then capitalising with his smarts around goal.

"Daniel Rioli is going to be a little bit of a slow start, so we're looking to fill that role and for those players to get that position they have to play a certain way," Hardwick said. 

"Our players are under no illusions that to get in the side they have to bring the pressure and the heat every week.

"It was certainly a step forward. It was one of the better games he's played for us, based on those factors that we look for and it's really exciting for us.

"He's a kid with enormous talent and he's got a lot of areas in his game to continue to improve. But he's incredibly young as well."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-24/tiger-goalsneak-firms-for-riolis-round-one-spot
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 24, 2018, 09:23:05 PM
Bolton's 3 goals ...

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-02-24/jlt-1-bolton-kicks-three
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on February 25, 2018, 10:31:55 AM
Impressive game. Put in a good preseason. Hope he has a really good year this year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 26, 2018, 03:48:03 AM
Shai Bolton
The Tigers have been well aware of Bolton's speed and skill, but they have been waiting to see his defensive game reach a level that warrants consistent selection. His pressure efforts against Essendon didn't register on the stat sheet, but he was a menace in the forward line, making opponents nervous and swooping at the right time. He had a clear chemistry with Jack Riewoldt, despite having played only six games, and his three goals were just reward for effort. Should now be the frontrunner for round one selection as Daniel Rioli's replacement. - Nathan Schmook   

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-25/liked-the-look-of-eight-eyecatchers-from-jlt-week-one
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 05:03:49 AM
LOCK BOLTON IN

OUT Daniel Rioli, in Shai Bolton.

How blessed is Richmond coach Damien Hardwick that he can replace one high promising small forward with another potential star of the future?

Rioli was the only major injury casualty from last year’s euphoric Grand Final, breaking his foot.

But waiting in the wings is another young man dripping in X-factor, with Bolton’s growing bag of tricks about to be seen more regularly on the big stage.

The teenager works hard, tackles, has sped to burn and as we saw last night, can thread set shots from the boundary line.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/no-premiership-hangover-for-richmond-in-2018-after-dominant-70point-win-over-north-melbourne/news-story/d0e3bc5a6f9da4f5d00c07087061dc5d
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 08, 2018, 05:05:28 AM
Hardwick said he was excited about Shai Bolton's contribution to the team this pre-season, but the small forward was yet to secure his place for round one as Daniel Rioli's replacement.

"Has he done enough? That's the question we'll look at," the coach said.

"His pressure last week was very good. This week it probably wasn't quite to the level of last week.

"He is lively and he is one of those players that trust me as a [defender] you wouldn't like to play on him. You are never quite sure whether he is going to jump on your head or get you at ground level. He's an exciting prospect."

"He'll train well the next couple of weeks and put his hand up for selection round one. Whether he's got that spot, time will tell."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-07/the-tiger-that-has-dimma-really-excited
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/roll-on-round-one-as-richmond-are-ready-20180307-p4z3c0.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 13, 2018, 03:27:20 AM
Preseason wrap

Breakout contender:
After showing glimpses in six senior games and looking like the best player afield to quarter time in last year's VFL Grand Final, Shai Bolton is ready to become a regular as a damaging forward who take games by the scruff of the neck when he gets hot. His three goals and relentless pressure applied in JLT1 will do his senior chances no harm.

http://kwese.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/22717282/afl-jlt-series-christoper-doerre-draftee-wrap


VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-03-12/jlt-2-bolton-impresses
Title: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: one-eyed on March 29, 2018, 07:26:13 PM
Young forward halts contract talks with the Tigers

Georgie Dennis
Zerohanger.com
March 29, 2018 - 2:02 pm


Promising Richmond youngster Shai Bolton has put his contract talks on hold until the end of the season, according to the Herald Sun.

Bolton shares the same manager as Dustin Martin in Ralph Carr, and while Martin also halted contract discussions, it is believed this was a decision made by Bolton and not a tactic used by his manager.

The Western Australian is happy at Richmond with the support he is receiving from the club and he has settled well into Melbourne.

A number of players from the same draft year as Bolton have already signed lengthy contract extensions.

2016 number one pick Andy McGrath has signed on with Essendon as have Hugh McCluggage, Jakes Bowes, Ben Ainsworth and Griffen Logue with their clubs.

The 2016 number 29 draft pick was not apart of Richmond’s premiership team.

But with the Tigers relying on their small forwards and Daniel Rioli still sidelined with a foot injury, Bolton is getting plenty of opportunity at AFL Level.

The rest of Richmond’s stars are contracted though Reece Conca and Nathan Broad are still waiting for discussions to begin on their futures at Punt Road.

https://www.zerohanger.com/young-forward-halts-contract-talks-with-the-tigers-18924/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on March 29, 2018, 07:49:21 PM
Have heard that the Dockers think Bolton is very gettable from Richmond.

Given the small forwards on our list, a first round pick in this years draft would be a great get for us.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on March 29, 2018, 09:21:50 PM
Been prepared for him leaving since he arrived, even moreso after he signed with Carr....just need him to up his trade value this year.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Go Richo 12 on March 29, 2018, 09:58:22 PM
On tonight’s form......
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: pmac21 on March 29, 2018, 10:14:11 PM
He'd wanna sign quick.  Very ordinary tonight.  Must be dropped
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: georgies31 on March 29, 2018, 10:28:38 PM
I see to much show and not enough hardwork or basic football stuff.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Rodgerramjet on March 29, 2018, 11:19:56 PM
Drop him back to the two's, put Higgins in the side.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on March 29, 2018, 11:24:31 PM
Heh..... Zero Hangers out of about 20 attempts so far...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 29, 2018, 11:49:14 PM
Butler
Goals: 0
Disposals: 11
Contested possession: 3
Clangers: 3.
Clearances: 1
Tackles: 5
Tackles inside 50: 1
Score Involvements: 2
Interceptions: 1.
Pressure acts: 24
Metres gained: 260

Bolton
Goals: 1.
Disposals: 10
Contested possession: 5.
Clangers: 2.
Clearances: 1.
Tackles: 3.
Tackles inside 50: 3.
Score Involvements: 2.
Interceptions: 0.
Pressure acts: 23.
Metres gained: 262.

Castagna
Goals: 0
Disposals: 7
Contested possession: 1
Clangers: 4.
Clearances: 0
Tackles: 1
Tackles inside 50: 1
Score Involvements: 3.
Interceptions: 0.
Pressure acts: 21.
Metres gained: 150.

Maybe we should all watch the game again. If Bolton, who is younger and less experienced of the three was hopeless against Adelaide then the other two were clearly worse than hopeless. Bolton was also the only one to impact the scoreboard.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on March 29, 2018, 11:50:29 PM
I agree that Castagna should be dropped before Bolton but he won't be....and Butler certainly won't be nor should he be.....



Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 29, 2018, 11:54:01 PM
Good 'ole stats

Can tell any story you want

Butler was the best of the 3 by a long way. His work of the ball that wouldn't have been seen on the TV was very good. He chased, he gave 2nd & 3rd efforts

Bolton at times refused to chase...very disappointing
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 29, 2018, 11:58:54 PM
Good 'ole stats

Can tell any story you want

Butler was the best of the 3 by a long way. His work of the ball that wouldn't have been seen on the TV was very good. He chased, he gave 2nd & 3rd efforts

Bolton at times refused to chase...very disappointing
Fair enough I wasn’t there. But On TV I saw Castagna 3 times and he fell over three times.  :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on March 30, 2018, 12:05:51 AM
Castagna was still worse...(and only one tackle is inexcusable for a bloke playing his role)......I thought all three were ordinary.....Butler might've been the "best" of the three but he stll lairised as much as Bolton and was at his fumbly, low percentage , body-faster-than-brain worst....and they all missed more tackles than they made ( and still can't understand why that isn't an official stat)

Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: rogerd3 on March 30, 2018, 12:08:53 AM
Good 'ole stats

Can tell any story you want

Butler was the best of the 3 by a long way. His work of the ball that wouldn't have been seen on the TV was very good. He chased, he gave 2nd & 3rd efforts

Bolton at times refused to chase...very disappointing

Spot on.
Has a bit of the Gongs about him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on March 30, 2018, 12:26:21 AM
butlers checkside to the square was a disgrace. as were some of his fumbles
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Owl on March 30, 2018, 10:13:45 AM
Picking on Butler out of all our midgets is a bit rich.  Bolton was like a kid bouncing off of adults all night.  We were one player down with him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Knighter on March 30, 2018, 10:24:12 AM
Needs to get a kick before putting his contract talks on hold
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on March 30, 2018, 11:08:53 AM
Picking on Butler out of all our midgets is a bit rich.  Bolton was like a kid bouncing off of adults all night.  We were one player down with him.

Said that last week
And I got crap 💩 from heaps
Runs around like a headless chook
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 30, 2018, 12:11:22 PM
Needs to get a kick before putting his contract talks on hold

I think it's us who have put contract talks on hold
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: lamington on March 30, 2018, 02:09:38 PM
No doubt has talent to burn but needs to get the fundamentals right firstly and that is run and chase. Still ahead of Castagna though
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on March 30, 2018, 02:25:54 PM
Funny thing is that Bolton's efforts would have placed him among our better defensive runners had he played in some past Richmond sides....standards are thankfully so much higher now.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Chuck17 on March 30, 2018, 03:50:26 PM
Picking on Butler out of all our midgets is a bit rich.  Bolton was like a kid bouncing off of adults all night.  We were one player down with him.

Said that last week
And I got crap 💩 from heaps
Runs around like a headless chook

It’s probably because you have a habit of bagging the poo out of our young players who barely have pubes
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on March 30, 2018, 04:03:33 PM
...while talking up proven duds at the same time....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 30, 2018, 08:20:12 PM
Needs to get a kick before putting his contract talks on hold

I think it's us who have put contract talks on hold

Nope it is player.

Cant even blame Ralphy for this  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on March 31, 2018, 05:12:06 PM
Wants to go home. Fair enough. Better pull the finger put or it wont be to play football for Freo or W.C.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2018, 06:26:12 PM
Against Adelaide Bolton was one of the top 3 forwards for contested possession (5). Also in the top 3 forwards for tackles (3) and in the top 3 players in the team for pressure acts (23).


.... but let’s drop him because he’s lazy.  :lol :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 31, 2018, 06:35:51 PM
Against Adelaide Bolton was one of the top 3 forwards for contested possession (5). Also in the top 3 forwards for tackles (3) and in the top 3 players in the team for pressure acts (23).


.... but let’s drop him because he’s lazy.  :lol :rollin

There you go using stats again to tell a story

You can quote as many stats as you like but I won't be changing, my  mind he was terrible Thursday night; the worst of the 3. His inability to for whatever to give 2nd efforts is a major issue.

 On number of occasions Adelaide switched play through his direct opponent because they worked out very early on it was very easy out for them to make the switch
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: yandb on March 31, 2018, 06:37:21 PM
Watch the game, in spite of the stats his influence on the game was slight.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2018, 07:21:25 PM
Against Adelaide Bolton was one of the top 3 forwards for contested possession (5). Also in the top 3 forwards for tackles (3) and in the top 3 players in the team for pressure acts (23).


.... but let’s drop him because he’s lazy.  :lol :rollin

There you go using stats again to tell a story

You can quote as many stats as you like but I won't be changing, my  mind he was terrible Thursday night; the worst of the 3. His inability to for whatever to give 2nd efforts is a major issue.

 On number of occasions Adelaide switched play through his direct opponent because they worked out very early on it was very easy out for them to make the switch
Bolton has played how many games WP? How many preseasons?

But Castagna can have 20 poor games and still has grace because he’s really really fast :lol
Doesn’t matter if he can’t kick or constantly makes poor decisions time after time.   :rollin

Until Rioli is fit to play we need someone to fill his role. But let’s not give notice to any premiership players no matter how bad they play.  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2018, 07:21:57 PM
Watch the game, in spite of the stats his influence on the game was slight.
So were 15 other players.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on March 31, 2018, 07:23:09 PM
He's had 2. Castagna has had 3.

Castagna, despite he's shortcomings, was a significant contributor and influence on the ground during the finals series as a link up player. Effected contests, created worry and space.

Shai has done none of that so far this year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 31, 2018, 07:33:47 PM
He's had 2. Castagna has had 3.

Castagna, despite he's shortcomings, was a significant contributor and influence on the ground during the finals series as a link up player. Effected contests, created worry and space.

Shai has done none of that so far this year.

In my opinion he was extremely lucky to keep his spot after his performance against the cats.

His mistakes in games are telling. But let’s not drop him ever because he’s fast and he’s a premiership player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on April 01, 2018, 01:54:13 AM
Castagna's decision making is a real worry. He doesn't get enough of the pill to really hurt the team, but I cringe every time he has the ball.

No one can deny that he is a great tackler, but he is what he is, and that is a limited footballer. In a team with a focus on role players, he can be an asset when he can play a certain role. But if he can't, there is no room for him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: ¾ T!geɹ on April 01, 2018, 04:35:22 AM
From what I've seen thus far, I agree with everyone about how ineffective he is during games, and yes stats can be very deceiving.
My question then, is, why is he in the side?
What was his level of influence in the VFL (I very rarely have time to study the VFL games or see them at all).
Could he be in the side purely for experience? This is the only logical thing that seems to make any sense as to why he is still playing. Can the coaches see stuff in him that we can't (behind closed doors training etc) , of which they are trying to bring out what playing in the VFL didn't.
Seems to me he is a terrier that is running around with german shepards trying to catch something way too big and experienced for him.
Maybe the little terrier will be able to hold his own one day (but I think that would  need to be soon, real soon).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: The Big Richo on April 01, 2018, 07:43:13 PM
My biggest concern is his terrible leg.

Kicking is very up and under and lacks penetration.

Every field kick he has is a 50/50 contest.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Chuck17 on April 01, 2018, 08:49:38 PM
My biggest concern is his terrible leg.

Kicking is very up and under and lacks penetration.

Every field kick he has is a 50/50 contest.

Agree one helicopter kicker in the side is enough
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: one-eyed on May 24, 2018, 03:26:33 AM
Many in the industry think Ralph Carr took Dustin Martin’s re-signing at Richmond as a personal insult, with the player manager much keener on the bigger dollars offered by North Melbourne.

And now there’s whispers Carr is trying to get back at the Tigers by convincing young forward Shai Bolton to head home to Western Australia.

Bolton’s contract talks have stalled at Punt Road, and it’s thought his manager is deliberately making the process as painful as possible for the team that cost him 10% of the extra $300,000 a year the Kangaroos were offering Dusty.

However, it’s more a case of the Tigers being unable to make a move on Bolton and a few others until they know where they stand with Tom Lynch.

The Gold Coast star is going to cost the premiers every spare penny they’ve got, and while they’re keen to keep Bolton, they may not be able to match offers from Fremantle and West Coast.

It looks to me like one of the WA clubs will get a gun youngster at a very cheap price.

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/list/the-afl-rover-say-it-aint-so-cyril-rioli-hawthorn-hawks-shai-bolton-izak-rankine/1qhcs5sjqsele1k6hxp5ud00xk/slide/2
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: lamington on May 24, 2018, 03:57:36 AM
He's only shown glimpses to date. No doubt he's talented and a very classy player. But from round 1 he seemed preoccupied with trying to take mark of the year than doing the team thing or even kicking goals.

I hope he stays but if he would rather go to WA for $$$$$$$ then all the best to him. With Rioli, Higgins, Stengle, and even potentially Maurice Rioli Jr I don't think we need to bend over backwards for him
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: eliminator on May 24, 2018, 06:19:49 AM
Unless he is given more chances this year there is a real risk regardless of how much money is offered he will leave the club.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on May 24, 2018, 06:29:09 AM
Unless he is given more chances this year there is a real risk regardless of how much money is offered he will leave the club.

Agree also

Exactly my sentiments

He's only shown glimpses to date. No doubt he's talented and a very classy player. But from round 1 he seemed preoccupied with trying to take mark of the year than doing the team thing or even kicking goals.

I hope he stays but if he would rather go to WA for $$$$$$$ then all the best to him. With Rioli, Higgins, Stengle, and even potentially Maurice Rioli Jr I don't think we need to bend over backwards for him
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 24, 2018, 06:59:07 AM
That article is the complete opposite to what I have heard - it's sounding like the bidding war could be as high as a first rounder  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on May 24, 2018, 09:13:44 AM
stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 24, 2018, 11:19:26 AM
stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.

George has been very good this season, agree with butler - should have been dropped a few weeks ago. Then again you cant be harsh on them either considering theyre not much more experienced then bolts.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on May 24, 2018, 11:44:45 AM
stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.
Just so you're clear, Georgies 2nd year was last year and Butler's might as well have been as he lost one due to a knee reco.

Agree that Shai has a much higher ceiling than those two, but for same age and stage Castag and Butlers are WAY ahead of Bolton.

Dan also was only in his second year in '17. Can you honestly see Shai kicking 4 crucial goals in a prelim at this stage? We're a premiership side, we dont gift games to guys to "blood" them anymore, when theres better performing cattle to choose from. That was so 2012....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on May 24, 2018, 01:15:00 PM
stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.

George has been very good this season, agree with butler - should have been dropped a few weeks ago. Then again you cant be harsh on them either considering theyre not much more experienced then bolts.

That's true. George has been mostly good. His last 2 weeks haven't been great however. Though his best footy is yet to come as well. I just reckon Bolton has the potential and skillset to become a far better player than both Butler/George.

stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.
Just so you're clear, Georgies 2nd year was last year and Butler's might as well have been as he lost one due to a knee reco.

Agree that Shai has a much higher ceiling than those two, but for same age and stage Castag and Butlers are WAY ahead of Bolton.

Dan also was only in his second year in '17. Can you honestly see Shai kicking 4 crucial goals in a prelim at this stage?

Yes it was. And he was inconsistent in his performances outside of pressure for the most part. The main thing that was never in doubt was his endeavour and ability to chase. I recall many calling for his head after a number of games.

You're basing that comment on the fact a 19 year old Bolton has played 2 games so far in his 2nd season. One against Carlton where I thought some of his efforts were fantastic but his overall output wasn't good enough & he flew for a few too many marks. 2nd round was against Adelaide...at Adelaide Oval...where we were beaten convincingly. Not exactly the easiest start to the season for the kid. There's still 14 games to go and who is to say he won't come in for a run of games, build confidence and provide us something Butler/Castagna don't have the ability to.

Butler/Castagna kicked 4 & 3 respectively for the entire finals series, so not sure where the 4 goals in a prelim comes from, that was Dan Rioli.

We're a premiership side, we dont gift games to guys to "blood" them anymore, when theres better performing cattle to choose from. That was so 2012....
So who are the better performing cattle? Butler has been atrocious, absolutely atrocious. The one game he kicked 3 or so was off the back of getting a few easy ones following great forward pressure from his teammates. But not to discredit him, he's created goals for others over time with that same pressure. But right now he's about useful as pockets in your underpants and should have a run in the VFL with Bolton or Stengle getting a go in his place
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on May 24, 2018, 02:19:27 PM
Straight swap for Cerra.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: pmac21 on May 24, 2018, 02:19:48 PM
If you could get a first rounder for Shai I would be taking that as he will want to head home at some point. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on May 24, 2018, 02:21:54 PM
If you could get a first rounder for Shai I would be taking that as he will want to head home at some point.
Then we should sign Lynch for a 3 year 500k contract.....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: mightytiges on May 24, 2018, 03:35:17 PM
Ralph Carr has other things outside of footy to worry about right now  ;).

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/dustin-martins-manager-ralph-carrs-company-in-legal-battle-over-claims-of-unpaid-bills/news-story/6eefbbdc091aef9a2196d31fd6601c7c
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 24, 2018, 05:46:46 PM
stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.

Don't think his talent is the issue.

I reckon has plenty of talent, unfortunately so far in his handful of games it is his defensive efforts (or in his case lack there of) that are the issue

But the bigger issue for mine is a 2nd year player, who has played limited games due the deficiencies in his game and his manager putting off contract talks. At this point in his career he shouldn't be demanding big $$$, again unfortunately his manager plays the game that way.

So....

If he wants to go, let him go
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: georgies31 on May 24, 2018, 07:46:47 PM
Talent is there.The question is he doesn't do the basics in footy enough chasing,tackling and pressure etc and keep involved in the game to much show for me at times.Stengle his ahead of him now.Partner him up with Dan Rioli at training to learn this.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on May 24, 2018, 08:04:54 PM
Sampi Mk.II - all style, no substance.....:shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Lebowski on May 24, 2018, 08:13:19 PM
He'd want to start performing a bit more if he wants to maneuver for a better contract.. I dont know if anyone has noticed  but his kicks arent penetrating and dont travel through the air quickly.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: The Machine on May 24, 2018, 08:22:47 PM
You don't allow talent like this walk out the door. Must keep IMO.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: taztiger4 on May 24, 2018, 08:24:31 PM
He'd want to start performing a bit more if he wants to maneuver for a better contract.. I dont know if anyone has noticed  but his kicks arent penetrating and dont travel through the air quickly.

yep, he leans back on them
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: rogerd3 on May 24, 2018, 08:38:19 PM
Swings and roundabouts.
Freo or WC.

What do they have or more like who do they have that is coming home next year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: The Machine on May 24, 2018, 08:41:15 PM
Gaff but he will be at Melbourne next year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Lebowski on May 24, 2018, 08:41:37 PM
Swings and roundabouts.
Freo or WC.

What do they have or more like who do they have that is coming home next year.

Bolton and our next 2 first rounders for Govand some picks back - imagine the melts
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 24, 2018, 11:23:11 PM
stuff people have been hard on this kid for a 2nd year player..

All the talent is there. I don't want to be seeing Butler go possessionless for quarters on end or see Castagna display some of the worst skills and decision making possible. Give Bolton more opportunity, get Rioli fit and watch Stengle develop some more. I reckon these 3 are the future. Not that Butler and Castagna aren't decent players - they are and they helped us win a premiership. But if we get these kids up to speed then they'll have it all over those 2.

Don't think his talent is the issue.

I reckon has plenty of talent, unfortunately so far in his handful of games it is his defensive efforts (or in his case lack there of) that are the issue

But the bigger issue for mine is a 2nd year player, who has played limited games due the deficiencies in his game and his manager putting off contract talks. At this point in his career he shouldn't be demanding big $$$, again unfortunately his manager plays the game that way.

So....

If he wants to go, let him go

How do you know it’s a money thing. Could just be looking for more regular football or to just go back to his home state.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Rampsation on May 25, 2018, 07:12:12 AM
If we could get Cerra that would be a great result for us. Bolton & Conca for Cerra is fair and we save some money on the cap. Cerra will be a 200 game player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 25, 2018, 07:14:32 AM
If we could get Cerra that would be a great result for us. Bolton & Conca for Cerra is fair and we save some money on the cap. Cerra will be a 200 game player.

No hope
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Rampsation on May 25, 2018, 07:19:58 AM
Well I was just hoping that's all. lol. Mind you freo handed over an early pick for Weller lol.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: jezza on May 25, 2018, 07:27:33 AM
Mind you freo handed over an early pick for Weller lol.

Nope. They got pick 2 from GC for Weller and 41.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 25, 2018, 09:19:11 AM
How do you know it’s a money thing. Could just be looking for more regular football or to just go back to his home state.

Because it involves one R Carr

And with him it is always about the money
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: one-eyed on June 12, 2018, 02:06:23 PM
Shai Bolton (RIC)

Bolton has put off contract talks until the end of the season which likely means he's weighing up a future away from Punt Road. Richmond has a plethora of speedy small forwards who can run through the midfield and he could get more chances back home in Western Australia. With the Hill brothers struggling to get on the field and a commitment to a rebuild over at Fremantle, Bolton could fit in well there.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/06/12/top-10-players-who-should-move-clubs-for-more-opportunities-in-2019/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on June 12, 2018, 02:38:45 PM
I rate this kid.

Pay up Freo. Fyfe and your 1st rounder. We'll throw in Milesy & Hammer
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on June 12, 2018, 03:22:15 PM
Cerra or Brayshaw or gtfo.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: eliminator on June 12, 2018, 03:34:07 PM
Want him to stay. He is the future. Needs to be given more game time.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: MintOnLamb on June 12, 2018, 03:57:45 PM
Want him to stay. He is the future. Needs to be given more game time.
I Agree
We went and picked him, he is good, I think he is GFO ATM
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on June 12, 2018, 04:44:06 PM
Kid has talent to burn but not a team player...if we got Cerra or Brayshaw it would be a huge win and fill a far more desperate need....have a surplus of small forwards albeit only one that is as naturally talented...but no-one will remember let alone care once Junior gets here anyway... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on June 12, 2018, 05:22:23 PM
C'mon blokes, he's a mid 2nd round pick that's done very little at the top level.

I'd doubt we'll see a comparative pick back our way.

Shame cause I agree with the sentiment regarding his talent. As much as anyone else on the list, easily the most magnificent running gait in the AFL.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on June 12, 2018, 06:14:34 PM
They know he's a talent we're not just going to give away....future star originally from WA for future star originally from Vic is more than fair....chuck in Mcintosh/Conca or a second round pick if need be... in Balmey we trust...:shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on June 12, 2018, 06:24:30 PM
Prove me wrong Balmey, prove me wrong.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: big tone on June 12, 2018, 06:32:06 PM
Not fussed if he wants to go home as long as we get something good back in return. A pick under 25 is about right considering he hasent really done much.
We have enough of his type on our list, maybe without his natural talent but better work ethic IMO.

We may need his pick to package up for Lynch. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on June 12, 2018, 06:55:25 PM
They know he's a talent we're not just going to give away....future star originally from WA for future star originally from Vic is more than fair....chuck in Mcintosh/Conca or a second round pick if need be... in Balmey we trust...:shh

We ain't getting Cerra for Shai Shai....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on June 12, 2018, 07:21:24 PM
They know he's a talent we're not just going to give away....future star originally from WA for future star originally from Vic is more than fair....chuck in Mcintosh/Conca or a second round pick if need be... in Balmey we trust...:shh

We ain't getting Cerra for Shai Shai....

Not on Cerra's last effort for sure. Very impressive player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: The Machine on June 12, 2018, 07:52:19 PM
Must keep him...talented kids like this don't present often. IMO will be one of the best small forwards in the comp in a few years.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: MintOnLamb on June 12, 2018, 07:58:18 PM
We pick him...we should play him, he needs game time and he is not hideous.
Should play the rest of the year??!!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 12, 2018, 07:59:36 PM
Must keep him...talented kids like this don't present often. IMO will be one of the best small forwards in the comp in a few years.

Agree he is talented

But he has to want to be part of the club

A 2nd year player delaying contract talks raises plenty of question

So if he wants to go, then let him go and get the best possible deal

If he wants to stay, great but must be on our terms

Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on June 12, 2018, 08:03:11 PM
Must keep him...talented kids like this don't present often. IMO will be one of the best small forwards in the comp in a few years.

Agree he is talented

But he has to want to be part of the club

A 2nd year player delaying contract talks raises plenty of question

So if he wants to go, then let him go and get the best possible deal

If he wants to stay, great but must be on our terms
Sounds like a Carr tactic rather than Shai. Spoke to him at the afterparty last year and he was very happy at the tiges.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on June 12, 2018, 09:11:35 PM
If I was Bolton's manager, I'd be telling him to wait until the end of the season before deciding what to do.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on June 13, 2018, 07:50:10 PM
Could you imagine having the talent of this kid & having to play 2's while watching Higgins/Butler/George butcher the ball week in, week out in the senior side. Admittedly not all 3 of those guys have a bad game each week but it seems that only one really produces anything of note per week at the moment. None last week.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: taztiger4 on June 13, 2018, 08:45:08 PM
Could you imagine having the talent of this kid & having to play 2's while watching Higgins/Butler/George butcher the ball week in, week out in the senior side. Admittedly not all 3 of those guys have a bad game each week but it seems that only one really produces anything of note per week at the moment. None last week.

Talent is only part of the equation
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on June 13, 2018, 09:51:00 PM
Very true. I don't think his defensive efforts are anywhere near as bad as others say. Kid deserves another shot & the armchair ride should be over for a couple of dudes in the ones.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on June 13, 2018, 09:51:13 PM
Could you imagine having the talent of this kid & having to play 2's while watching Higgins/Butler/George butcher the ball week in, week out in the senior side. Admittedly not all 3 of those guys have a bad game each week but it seems that only one really produces anything of note per week at the moment. None last week.

Talent is only part of the equation

So true.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Owl on June 14, 2018, 10:31:42 AM
He is a skilled player and I reckon he will be a ripper but his body needs to mature some more, he gets brushed aside like a toddler in the firsts.  It won't matter where he goes, it will be the same story... Ralph can go burn in a Carr fire the greedy prick.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Lebowski on June 14, 2018, 11:18:59 AM
The only way this could have become a difficult situation for the club is if Shai was tearing it up this season driving his price up. That hasn’t happened so in the end he’ll sign for a reasonable figure
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on June 14, 2018, 12:07:07 PM
He is a skilled player and I reckon he will be a ripper but his body needs to mature some more, he gets brushed aside like a toddler in the firsts.  It won't matter where he goes, it will be the same story... Ralph can go burn in a Carr fire the greedy prick.

He's a speed bump in defence at AFL level.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: mightytiges on July 12, 2018, 06:30:17 PM
Must keep him...talented kids like this don't present often. IMO will be one of the best small forwards in the comp in a few years.

Agree he is talented

But he has to want to be part of the club

A 2nd year player delaying contract talks raises plenty of question

So if he wants to go, then let him go and get the best possible deal

If he wants to stay, great but must be on our terms
Agree WP.

Bolton back in the side on our terms (good VFL form) and now must use this chance in the seniors to show he wants to stick around.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: georgies31 on July 12, 2018, 06:33:22 PM
Been impressive in that midfield role in vfl.Hope he steps it up in seniors.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on July 12, 2018, 06:33:55 PM
Must keep him...talented kids like this don't present often. IMO will be one of the best small forwards in the comp in a few years.

Agree he is talented

But he has to want to be part of the club

A 2nd year player delaying contract talks raises plenty of question

So if he wants to go, then let him go and get the best possible deal

If he wants to stay, great but must be on our terms


Must raise even more question when a first year player delays contract talks....like Cerra has.....#straightswap :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 12, 2018, 07:04:31 PM

Must raise even more question when a first year player delays contract talks....like Cerra has.....#straightswap :shh

No...

Why? huge difference

Cerra is contracted for 2019, 2nd year of his deal. So he isnt gping anywhere

Bolton isn't contracted for next season

And FWIW Cerra will re-sign before his current deal expires  ;D
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on July 12, 2018, 07:11:12 PM
Didn't stop Tom Boyd from leaving.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 12, 2018, 07:13:38 PM
Didn't that involve Griffen and pick 6 too?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on July 12, 2018, 07:18:47 PM
Yes and no-one said Cerra would be coming for free either but if blokes don't want to be at clubs deals will be done.....#InBalmeywetrust :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Lebowski on July 13, 2018, 10:20:03 AM
 I thought Cerra just signed an extension?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 13, 2018, 02:15:33 PM
I thought Cerra just signed an extension?

He has or he will - take your pick. Tom Boyd is the poster boy for why you don’t jump ship
after a year in the system...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on July 13, 2018, 03:16:39 PM
He won the Dogs a premiership
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Diocletian on July 13, 2018, 04:53:39 PM
 :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 13, 2018, 06:44:24 PM
He won the Dogs a premiership

Yep, he has been paid $7million for 1 decent game of football before being broken by expectation and bullying from an ex teammate who has a track record for being a knob.
I’m not sure he’d agree with you.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: lamington on July 14, 2018, 10:02:16 PM
well his contract value has gone up after tonight
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: sugark on July 14, 2018, 10:04:47 PM
Won't make it, doesn't work hard enough nor does he want it enough

Lucky to get a packet of samboy chips for him
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on July 14, 2018, 10:07:53 PM
lel
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: tdy on July 14, 2018, 10:08:58 PM
He is clearly a fool not to take any contract he can get, he must have drunk his own cool aid.  Every match I see him fail to take hanger of the year and waste an opportunity.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 14, 2018, 10:22:18 PM
Dud. Delist
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: pmac21 on July 14, 2018, 10:42:26 PM
Yep, don't work too hard to keep him. Any reasonable offer. Sell.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: rogerd3 on July 14, 2018, 10:57:04 PM
The Merkin thought he had a live one.

No he hasn't.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: dwaino on July 14, 2018, 11:23:29 PM
Didn’t do his trade value any favours.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 14, 2018, 11:53:33 PM
If Ralph comes a knockin on Balmey's door this week to say "let's start talkling contract"

I'd be saying "nah Ralph we'll go with your original plan, end of the season sunshine"
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Damo on July 15, 2018, 12:12:26 AM
If Ralph comes a knockin on Balmey's this eek to sat "let's start talinkin contract"

I'd be saying "nah Ralph we'll go with you original plan, end of the season sunshine"

This
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Jackstar is back!!! on July 15, 2018, 02:56:45 AM
Lots of Hype
No substance
Reckon his aspirations are greater than his ability
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Chuck17 on July 15, 2018, 09:31:17 AM
Sounds familiar
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: PremiershipClock on July 15, 2018, 09:55:37 AM
Smarter minds than mine ensured he dropped to pick 29 for a reason
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Owl on July 15, 2018, 10:00:18 AM
bahbye
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on July 15, 2018, 10:01:31 AM
Stengle surely next week.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: rogerd3 on July 15, 2018, 05:35:53 PM
If Ralph comes a knockin on Balmey's door this week to say "let's start talkling contract"

I'd be saying "nah Ralph we'll go with your original plan, end of the season sunshine"

Yep I'm not sold at all.
If anything I'd be thinking what can get for him.

I think some have blown smoke up this young kids backside.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 15, 2018, 09:29:04 PM
Lots of Hype
No substance
Reckon his aspirations are greater than his ability

lets hope you are right
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Chuck17 on July 15, 2018, 09:31:02 PM
Lots of Hype
No substance
Reckon his aspirations are greater than his ability

lets hope you are right
I reckon he has a tendency to write off new players way too early
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: 🏅Dooks on July 15, 2018, 09:36:28 PM
Lots of Hype
No substance
Reckon his aspirations are greater than his ability

lets hope you are right
I reckon he has a tendency to write off new players way too early

well this time he might be on the money
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 15, 2018, 09:36:56 PM
Lots of Hype
No substance
Reckon his aspirations are greater than his ability
Yes and no.

He is only 19. He has played a grand total of 7 senior games.

There quite a few people writing Rance off after more games and he's turned into our best KPP back ever!

He's been given bad advice from Ralph Carr.

If you watch the seconds, he has been carving it up more in the midfield, but we continue to shoehorn him in as a small forward in the seniors. That clearly is not his position.

He clearly has talent and ability. It is our job to harness those abilities and nurture them. He is a slow burn because of this. Many want him to be Walters from Freo overnight. We need to give him time. I'm sure if we're patient, he will reward us.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 15, 2018, 09:57:22 PM
He showed a bit last year, he just looks like he’s going backwards this season. We have better options in the 2’s
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on July 15, 2018, 09:57:32 PM
Lots of Hype
No substance
Reckon his aspirations are greater than his ability

He's been given bad advice from Ralph Carr.

If you watch the seconds, he has been carving it up more in the midfield, but we continue to shoehorn him in as a small forward in the seniors. That clearly is not his position.



Agree on both points.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: lamington on July 16, 2018, 01:02:08 PM
I understand  that there are sympathies flying around with "oh he's under Carr's influence" but pardon my ignorance but is Shai Bolton not allowed to speak for himself? One thing which I respect about Brandon Ellis is back in 2013 when his contract was up in the air he said  "They started talking to my manager the week before the Melbourne game ... and I said whatever they offer me, just take it - I want to sign,''

And Shai can't do the same?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 16, 2018, 01:59:36 PM
I understand  that there are sympathies flying around with "oh he's under Carr's influence" but pardon my ignorance but is Shai Bolton not allowed to speak for himself? One thing which I respect about Brandon Ellis is back in 2013 when his contract was up in the air he said  "They started talking to my manager the week before the Melbourne game ... and I said whatever they offer me, just take it - I want to sign,''

And Shai can't do the same?
Different situation. Carr has probably convinced the guy he is a superstar and he is worth more than the initial offer from the club. I'm sure others have pumped his tyres up too. At 19, he's probably just gullible and you can't hang him for that.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: yandb on July 16, 2018, 10:55:55 PM
Maybe Freo have made an offer to Carr and Carr is trying to milk Richmond for more money.

If Freo are willing to make a decent offer for him we should take it.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on July 17, 2018, 06:44:58 PM
Doubt anyone will make a decent offer based on current form. Best thing we could do from here is keep him red hot in the two's if the feeling was he was gawn. For now, give him a crack in the ones and hopefully he finds his feet this week.

Disastrous play from Carr, he got last year pitch perfect but this one has missed the mark. Honestly, I could easily see him getting delisted end of this year. Wonder if Carr will keep looking after him if that happens......  :whistle
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Damo on July 17, 2018, 06:52:27 PM
Not a chance of being delisted

ZERO
Title: Re: Shai Bolton halts contract talks with the Tigers (Zerohanger)
Post by: Slipper on July 17, 2018, 07:29:11 PM
Not a chance of being delisted

ZERO

For sure.

If nothing else, we could trade him for a 2020 pick to ensure we grab Maurice Jnr.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 23, 2018, 08:04:04 AM
Dropped after the Giants game, Shai Bolton was tried in defence against the Zebras and performed steadily.

“Dimma [senior coach Damien Hardwick] wanted to see if he could do it [play down back]. He looked OK. I’m sure he’s got a lot to learn,” Bolton said.

“He’s only 19 Shai, he’ll keep evolving his game, developing.”

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tiger-rookie-in-contention-for-blockbuster-debut-20180722-p4zsz1.html)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread / halts contract talks with the Tigers [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 23, 2018, 12:28:12 PM
Bolton was talking aout himsellf in the third person there? :huh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread / halts contract talks with the Tigers [merged]
Post by: 1965 on July 23, 2018, 12:41:32 PM
Bolton was talking aout himsellf in the third person there? :huh


Age reporter made a mistake, it was a quote from McRae.


 :cheers
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread / halts contract talks with the Tigers [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on July 23, 2018, 02:15:58 PM
No mistake. Is known to talk in 3rd person.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread / halts contract talks with the Tigers [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on July 23, 2018, 04:31:04 PM
Plays the game much better up the ground. Every time he comes into the senior side he is shoehorned into the forward pocket. That's clearly not his best position.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread / halts contract talks with the Tigers [merged]
Post by: Slipper on July 23, 2018, 08:54:12 PM
No mistake. Is known to talk in 3rd person.

That is good cause at AFL level he plays in 3rd person
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread / halts contract talks with the Tigers [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 23, 2018, 09:11:54 PM
No mistake. Is known to talk in 3rd person.

That is good cause at AFL level he plays in 3rd person

 :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on September 11, 2018, 02:37:48 PM
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2018-09-11/bolton-claims-vfl-mark-and-goal-of-the-year

 :clapping :clapping*





*Moore's goal was better..... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Owl on September 11, 2018, 05:58:57 PM
Bolton was talking aout himsellf in the third person there? :huh
One must distance one's self from one's self
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Slipper on February 07, 2019, 10:41:25 PM
Anyone got any info on how Bolton is going this preseason?

Seems to have been very little news about him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 11, 2019, 11:25:53 PM
Anyone else ever wondered what he said to Tyson Stengle that made them both laugh when they were standing behind the dias after the GF while Malthouse was presenting the Jock McHale Medal to Hardwick?  :shh

Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on April 12, 2019, 06:50:19 AM
Let's hope he plays in the position his been doing well in the midfield not as a small forward.


Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 13, 2019, 10:05:12 PM
Thoughts on Bolton's game?

11 disposals (9 contested, 6k, 5h, 64% eff.)
3 clearances
5 tackles
1 goal
1 assist.
No clangers.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 13, 2019, 10:48:38 PM
Looked dangerous every time he had the ball....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 13, 2019, 10:50:53 PM
the left pass was to squib was excellent

Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: camboon on April 14, 2019, 12:16:08 AM
Was our best small forward tonight imho
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 14, 2019, 07:34:34 AM
Was our best small forward tonight imho
Makes a big difference when you have a bloke with poise and can actually execute properly with ball by either hand and foot.

Castagna was tackling and pressuring ok but when he flies for marks he can’t take, handballs to a teammates feet or when he kicks it, he is a real lability to the team because he doesn’t have any poise, doesn’t ever seem to think, has no awareness of what’s around him and his skill execution is very very poor especially when he is under pressure.
I’m so glad Macca kicked that left foot snap and decided not to give it back to Castagna as he was expecting because there’s no knowing where that ball would’ve ended up  :rollin

I’d like to see more of Bolton, give him some confidence by giving him even half the amount of chances they’ve given Castagna to prove himself in the senior side.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Dont Argue on April 14, 2019, 09:57:24 AM
Thoughts on Bolton's game?

11 disposals (9 contested, 6k, 5h, 64% eff.)
3 clearances
5 tackles
1 goal
1 assist.
No clangers.

Shai is not shy!
Bolton and Baker are play makers. George and Butler run on to other people’s work. Rioli a combination of both.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Owl on April 14, 2019, 01:47:45 PM
Loved his game, unselfish, creative and fast as stuff.  Looks more natural out there now rather than going for highlights reel.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 14, 2019, 03:37:13 PM
Showed he has what it takes - would've liked to have seen him on ball and at a few centre bounces , particularly when Port were smashing us in the clearances,.... shame Freo will likely get the best of him but at least we'll get the best of Cerra in return. :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: sdc01 on April 14, 2019, 03:37:34 PM
IMO as long as he gives 100% he must play seniors every week...has that ability to make things happen (actually has more ability than most) and should only get better with experience

Castagna set up a couple of important goals so cant really knock his game yesterday...can he improve on that? of course
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 14, 2019, 08:10:56 PM
Great game and should stay in the team. Makes a huge difference when you have players that can hit targets like Bolton, Menadue and Baker in the team :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on April 15, 2019, 02:08:26 PM
Hopefully it has clicked with Bolts that the bread and butter fundamentals are more important than the fancy cameo X-factor stuff. He showed the latter is more effective when he is working hard and basing his game around the former.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: eliminator on April 16, 2019, 06:33:11 AM
His handpassing is very very good. Had a good game. Hope he has a really good season.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: potsclub on April 16, 2019, 08:54:03 AM
Has a long way to go, but I see Shane Edwards MKII if he can build a tank. Just so crafty. Hopefully can get close to that level. We all would be pretty happy
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 16, 2019, 02:13:23 PM
Will be better than Shank.  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on April 16, 2019, 02:48:31 PM
Havent seen any worm burners from him yet
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 16, 2019, 02:55:04 PM
 :shh :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 16, 2019, 03:10:31 PM
Probably back to WA WA land next year. His contract runs out this year IIRC.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on April 16, 2019, 03:30:39 PM
Probably back to WA WA land next year. His contract runs out this year IIRC.

Yes he is OOC this year , He got a 1 year extension back in October 2018
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on April 20, 2019, 03:36:08 PM
Bolts is doing the bread and butter stuff better now but he's still got the moves when required.

(https://i.ibb.co/yP8ZZs1/file-3.gif)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 20, 2019, 10:59:04 PM
Bolton had 8 score involvements tonight according to AFL website.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on April 21, 2019, 09:40:08 AM
Seems to be more team oriented now. Thought he was good yesterday. Id be reticent to trade. Both Bolton and Stack provide something good.

Trading for Cerra should include McIntosh and a pick not Bolton or Stack.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Slipper on April 21, 2019, 10:04:01 AM
Trading for Cerra should include McIntosh and a pick not Bolton or Stack.

The latest I have heard on that front is that it is likely Geelong, not Freo that we have to satisfy to get Cerra.
,
Dockers want Kelly and it is likely that a third party will need to be involved to get the trade done. No specific mention of the Tigers, just that another team will need to help the deal.

The big issue is how the hell we do a deal with Geelong at that level.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 21, 2019, 02:09:29 PM
Bolton is exciting, fast, great foot and handball skills, defends well and does the 1%ers, going very well
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 21, 2019, 02:12:54 PM
The most complete package of all our smalls regarding attributes.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Dont Argue on April 21, 2019, 06:51:15 PM
The most complete package of all our smalls regarding attributes.... :shh

Not quite. Rioli in front by some margin. And has done it on the big stage
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 21, 2019, 10:28:04 PM
Hutton's Footy Franks are best...:shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: Dont Argue on April 21, 2019, 10:42:48 PM
Hutton's Footy Franks are best...:shh

I prefer sausage rioli’s.  :shh  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 13, 2019, 01:25:32 AM
"Once again, we've had some guys come and go in those positions, but to see Shai finally, I don't want to say arrive, because we know he's a good player, but to see the talent he could be is really exciting," Hardwick said.

"He kicked the first goal, but he laid a crunching tackle and that's the area of his game we've been onto him to deliver.

"I think he had six tackles tonight and that's what gets him a game every week.

"He's got more offensive ability than most players in the AFL, but once he shows us defensively what he's all about – and we're seeing that now – he's a really valuable player for us going forward."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-12/two-more-tigers-down-as-injury-crisis-continues
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 13, 2019, 02:00:09 PM
Reckon Fremantle will all over a straight swap for Cerra now...a trade they'd clearly win at this point.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 13, 2019, 02:03:13 PM
We shouldnt trade bolton or Stack.
McIntosh and a pick for Cerra.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton thread [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on May 13, 2019, 02:03:46 PM
The most complete package of all our smalls regarding attributes.... :shh

Not quite. Rioli in front by some margin. And has done it on the big stage
I reckon Bolton has more attacking upside than Daniel but Rioli (at this stage) is much better defensively.  That gap should close pretty quickly if he is given game time. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on May 13, 2019, 02:04:57 PM
We shouldnt trade bolton or Stack.
McIntosh and a pick for Cerra.
That's overs for Cerra.  McIntosh be leading our B & F at the moment almost.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 13, 2019, 02:10:13 PM
Cerra's currently experiencing a severe case of second year blues but will be a player...would take McIntosh and first round pick at least which I'd rather use for other things... :shh :shh

Stack will stay , may not have a choice re: Bolton :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on May 13, 2019, 02:42:27 PM
Best thing Shai can do for us now is keep playing the way he has since he came back in. Cement his spot come end of the season and maybe kick a few crunch goals in a big final...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Slipper on May 13, 2019, 07:56:42 PM
Cerra's currently experiencing a severe case of second year blues but will be a player...would take McIntosh and first round pick at least which I'd rather use for other things... :shh :shh

Stack will stay , may not have a choice re: Bolton :shh

Well the word I have heard over here in WA is that Bolton is very happy at the Tigers and wants to stay. He is hoping to get regular game time and if he does, that will seal the deal.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 14, 2019, 02:53:18 AM
Bolton and Stack need to be signed to 3 or 4 year deals asap.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 14, 2019, 09:12:34 AM
Bolton and Stack need to be signed to 3 or 4 year deals asap.

Yep.

Would be looking to sign up Balta quickly too. Could be anything.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 14, 2019, 09:20:32 AM
Bolton and Stack need to be signed to 3 or 4 year deals asap.

Yep.

Would be looking to sign up Balta quickly too. Could be anything.
Plus Ross and Baker (and Naish by the sound of things but need to wait for his debut)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Slipper on May 14, 2019, 09:22:24 PM
Bolton and Stack need to be signed to 3 or 4 year deals asap.

Yep.

Would be looking to sign up Balta quickly too. Could be anything.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Gracie on May 15, 2019, 09:00:18 AM
So to sign up so many kids to long deals there will need to be some others squeezed out.

Grigg is the first.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on May 15, 2019, 09:05:29 AM
grigg-200k
ellis-350
moore-150k

back end some contracts and send houli into retirement 2020/2021

not many more i want to let go right now to be honest

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Gracie on May 15, 2019, 10:28:17 AM
grigg-200k
ellis-350
moore-150k

back end some contracts and send houli into retirement 2020/2021

not many more i want to let go right now to be honest

Grigg would be on more than $200K per year surely?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TFL on May 15, 2019, 10:49:44 AM
I'm pretty sure Grigg signed a contract for this year only and with the pressure of Lynch coming in it wouldn't have been a huge deal so $2-250 would be around the mark I would think.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 15, 2019, 10:55:59 AM
I'm pretty sure Grigg signed a contract for this year only and with the pressure of Lynch coming in it wouldn't have been a huge deal so $2-250 would be around the mark I would think.
So does RFC have to pay that out upon Griggs retirement?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on May 15, 2019, 11:31:23 AM
I doubt that they would pay out the entirety of the contract, both player and club would come to an agreement, but I’d say in all likelihood it’s upwards of 50% of the full amount.

Not sure how much his match payments were or what contributes to TPP and the cap.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 15, 2019, 12:31:16 PM
Given its only a 1 year deal and we wont be added anyone other than a rookie who will be on the lowest possible wages, i would have thought we'd pay out his contract in full.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on May 15, 2019, 12:43:54 PM
Considering he hasn’t played a game and it’s only round 8 I would doubt it. It’s still in our interest to keep the cap as low as possible as you can roll unders/overs into next season to balance it.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on May 15, 2019, 01:47:46 PM
Bolton and Stack need to be signed to 3 or 4 year deals asap.

We have a rich history of signing up blokes to long term deals on the back of a small sample size of games where they have played well only for them to disappoint.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 07, 2019, 02:32:54 AM
Bolts should be the rising star nominee for this round with these stats  :clapping.

26 disposals (15k, 11h, 9c, 19u, 81% eff.)
9 marks (1 contested; 2 inside F50)
5 clearances (3 centre clearances)
2 first possessions
6 inside F50s
4 tackles
5 clangers
2 goals
2 goal assists
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on July 07, 2019, 11:54:32 AM
Is he eligible?

Third season. I’m not sure what the criteria are?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 07, 2019, 01:20:40 PM
Is he eligible?

Third season. I’m not sure what the criteria are?

Yup. Just sneaks in
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 07, 2019, 01:30:10 PM
Is he eligible?

Third season. I’m not sure what the criteria are?

Yup. Just sneaks in
Yep. At the beginning of this year he was 20 and had played only 9 games.

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/S/Shai_Bolton.html

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the NAB AFL Rising Star, nominated players must be under the age of 21 at 1 January [of that year] and have played no more than 10 AFL games.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-29/who-is-eligible-for-the-nab-afl-rising-star-award

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on July 07, 2019, 02:52:48 PM
Bolton is really taking steps forward in his development. We must keep him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on July 07, 2019, 06:56:38 PM
Looked good in conditions that suited him perfectly against a VFL standard opp.

Not wanting to take a lot away from him though. He's taken some serious strides forward this season. Has the most beautiful running gait I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 08, 2019, 11:23:23 AM
Wouldn’t be surprised if Larkey got it for his 5 goals
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on July 08, 2019, 12:06:29 PM
Wait

If my man is eligible

How the stuff did he not get the nom for that game against Freo? That was pure god damn silk. Set up goals, danced round everyone, kicked 4. stuff me dead.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: wayne on July 08, 2019, 06:35:35 PM
Wait

If my man is eligible

How the stuff did he not get the nom for that game against Freo? That was pure god damn silk. Set up goals, danced round everyone, kicked 4. stuff me dead.

One of the judges admitted he didn't watch that game  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 08, 2019, 06:38:59 PM
Yep - Suss Grin Johnson it was.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 08, 2019, 08:04:52 PM
Yup Larkey got it
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 09, 2019, 10:50:13 AM
Bolton, in his 18th senior game for Richmond, had an AFL career-high 26 disposals, six inside-50s, five clearances, nine score involvements, 492 metres gained, took an AFL career-high nine marks, kicked two goals and applied four tackles.

He thrived on more time through the midfield, where he used his elite pace and skill set to full advantage for the team.

The 20-year-old is averaging 13.9 disposals, 3.9 inside-50s and 3.4 marks per match in nine AFL appearances this season.

Among the competition’s eligible Rising Star contenders, he is ranked first for inside-50s per game, first for score involvements per game, third for bounces per game, sixth for centre clearances per game and ninth for goals per game (nine in total).

Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-07-09/lightning-bolton-rising-fast
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on July 14, 2019, 02:05:46 PM
Not even half time and I guarantee there won't be a kid more deserving of the nom this week!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Buddysucks on July 14, 2019, 03:44:14 PM
Huge game, kid is a keeper!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 14, 2019, 03:49:15 PM
Easily the best game he's played for the Club.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Dougeytherichmondfan on July 14, 2019, 04:13:42 PM
Slick, one of my favourites to watch in the entire comp.

Hope he stays.

If not we need a first rounder and change.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: torch on July 14, 2019, 04:17:48 PM
BOG
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 14, 2019, 05:50:33 PM
What torch said
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 14, 2019, 07:03:13 PM
Agreed, with Stack we’ve unearthed 2 absolute stars this year. Their combined X factor could win us a final and with T Lynch coming into form, the rest of the competitions hackles might be raising
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 14, 2019, 07:05:03 PM
Thought he was just a small forward but omg his work around the ground is sensational.

Yet to be signed up, correct? If B Ellis goes then his wage can be split toward this guy. MUST SIGN!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on July 14, 2019, 09:09:23 PM
BOG
Easily imo.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on July 15, 2019, 08:07:43 PM
Well done young man

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-07-15/round-17-rising-star
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 15, 2019, 08:12:33 PM
5th on the ladder with 3 rising star noms is a good reflection on our list. Could have easily been 5 nominations too if balta was rewarded during his good run or Ross didn’t get injured.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 15, 2019, 08:15:35 PM
Well done young man

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-07-15/round-17-rising-star

Finally

Now just sign the contract son
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: camboon on July 15, 2019, 09:38:52 PM
The four indigenous blokes are obviously enjoying playing together, it would be surprising if they are not keen on staying together but who knows what else is happening .
A good culture is important, ask H Bennel
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 15, 2019, 10:51:06 PM

A good culture is important, ask H Bennel

Been there, done that...don't give the club any ideas... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 16, 2019, 05:18:39 AM
Well done young man

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-07-15/round-17-rising-star

Finally

Now just sign the contract son

Remember whose managing him
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: 1965 on July 16, 2019, 07:34:56 AM
Behind a paywall but the Herald Sun is quoting Shai's desire to stay at Tigerland next year.



https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/shai-bolton-earns-afl-rising-star-nomination-after-stepping-up-his-midfield-game/news-story/b0e59e4e75022cd24200c5f713dc9cff (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/shai-bolton-earns-afl-rising-star-nomination-after-stepping-up-his-midfield-game/news-story/b0e59e4e75022cd24200c5f713dc9cff)

Bolton remains out of contract for next year, but said he has no desire to move back to Perth


Girlfriend Hasina moved to Melbourne after Bolton’s first year at the Tigers and the pair are more than happy in their new city.

“Melbourne is a great place to live,” Bolton said.

“I’ve got the missus over here and the family came over recently. So there’s no way I’m getting homesick.

I love being with the club and being with the boys.”
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 16, 2019, 08:38:25 AM
Great news. Sign him up after we free some Bellis cash...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on July 16, 2019, 08:50:20 AM
The four indigenous blokes are obviously enjoying playing together, it would be surprising if they are not keen on staying together but who knows what else is happening .
A good culture is important, ask H Bennel

Four ?? last 2 weeks has been 5, Daniel,Stack, Shedda, DES, Shai
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on July 16, 2019, 07:36:22 PM
The four indigenous blokes are obviously enjoying playing together, it would be surprising if they are not keen on staying together but who knows what else is happening .
A good culture is important, ask H Bennel

Four ?? last 2 weeks has been 5, Daniel,Stack, Shedda, DES, Shai
Are we counting Rioli at the minute??? :whistle

Might be time Daniel closed his Uber Eats account and moved out of Fevs house.
Does he look as interested this year?
I know last year was poor but at least he had the injury as an excuse.

I would love Hardwick to make a statement and drop Rioli and not bring him back until he earned his spot back..... Unlike earlier in the year.

We can not afford to carry players against the good sides come finals time and we have blokes lining up in the twos waiting for their turn.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 17, 2019, 03:22:12 PM
Richmond young gun living the dream at Tigerland

By Trent Masenhelder
SEN
17 July 2019


Shai Bolton may still be getting used to lining up in the centre square with some of the best players in the competition, but the Richmond young gun loves being in the thick of the action.

A dangerous small forward that won both the Mark of the Year and the Goal of the Year in the VFL in 2018, Bolton has been thrust into the Tigers' star-studded midfield this season - and he's grabbed that opportunity with both hands.

Bolton gathered 26 touches and kicked two goals in Richmond's huge win against Gold Coast in Round 16, before finishing with a career-best 29 disposals (at 76 per cent efficiency), six marks, three intercept possessions and one major in last week's victory against GWS.

His excellent form was recognised with the Round 17 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.

"I'm really enjoying my footy at Richmond, us boys have a really good connection. I love playing at Richmond," Bolton told SEN.com.au.

"You're pinching yourself when you're looking at all these big-time players like Dusty (Dustin Martin) and Cotchy (Trent Cotchin) and you're playing in the middle of the ground with them.

"It's great to have them there because you learn from them every day; they've been in the system for 10 years or so.

"Seeing how they win the ball and all that, you just learn so much from them."

Knowing coach Damien Hardwick wanted to play him in the midfield, Bolton spent much of the summer working hard on "getting a bigger tank".

"I went back home and worked with a personal trainer," said Bolton, who signed a one-year contract last October.

"I did the training program that Richmond gave me, but I also did some extra training, just so I could come back as fit as possible for pre-season."

Bolton is one of six indigenous players on Richmond's list (along with Shane Edwards, Dan Rioli, Derek Eggmolesse-Smith, Sydney Stack and Marlion Pickett) and is loving life alongside his "brothers".

"It's a good feeling to have all the brothers out here, we're all pretty close together, we have a pretty close connection," Bolton explained.

After playing for the North Mandurah Junior Football Club in Western Australia, Bolton entered the RIO Tinto AFL Flying Boomerangs Indigenous Program in 2013. He then played underage football with WAFL club South Fremantle before being selected by Richmond with pick 29 in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft.

Bolton is Richmond's third Rising Star nominee this season, joining Liam Baker (Round 10) and Sydney Stack (Round 11).

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/07/17/richmond-young-gun-living-the-dream-at-tigerland/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on July 17, 2019, 09:06:28 PM
Anyone still think he is leaving?   :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 17, 2019, 10:26:27 PM
The four indigenous blokes are obviously enjoying playing together, it would be surprising if they are not keen on staying together but who knows what else is happening .
A good culture is important, ask H Bennel

Four ?? last 2 weeks has been 5, Daniel,Stack, Shedda, DES, Shai
In a couple of weeks there could be 6.  :shh :rollin
(https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/PICKETT-Marlion297x317.png)
 :dancing :dancingpickle
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on July 18, 2019, 06:53:58 AM
The four indigenous blokes are obviously enjoying playing together, it would be surprising if they are not keen on staying together but who knows what else is happening .
A good culture is important, ask H Bennel

Four ?? last 2 weeks has been 5, Daniel,Stack, Shedda, DES, Shai
In a couple of weeks there could be 6.  :shh :rollin
(https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Richmond/Images/PICKETT-Marlion297x317.png)
 :dancing :dancingpickle

Yessssss  :clapping let's hope so
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2019, 02:28:46 PM
Moneyball round 20: The young tiger set to stay

Shai Bolton's emergence as a Richmond firestarter has rivals eagerly ... But while talks will take place at year's end, Bolton is happy at Richmond and in no ...

Paywall: https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/moneyball-round-20-the-young-tiger-set-to-stay-and-will-the-suns-get-picks-one-and-two/news-story/ce914c72cae898c77956858a8a7268be
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2019, 05:47:16 PM
Emerging Tiger to resist lure of WA return

By Sam Mills
SEN
2 Aug 2019


Richmond's Shai Bolton is expected to stay at the club, despite the interest of rivals following a coming-of-age season.

Originally from South Fremantle, the 20-year-old has put contract talks off until the end of the season, but is content with life at the Swinburne Centre according to the Herald Sun.

Bolton, who has emerged as a midfielder this season, is out of contract this year and has been linked with a possible return to Western Australia in recent times.

Selected with Pick 29 in the 2016 National Draft, Bolton endured a slow start to his career, struggling to break into a strong Richmond line-up.

He only managed nine senior matches in his first two seasons despite impressing in the VFL, where he played in the 2017 Grand Final and won the 2018 Mark and Goal of the Year.

But the son of former Fremantle two-gamer Darren has enjoyed an encouraging 2019, kicking 11 goals from 12 games and was the round 17 AFL Rising Star nominee following his 29-disposal performance against the GWS Giants.

Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr is also expected to push for a new deal for big man Mabior Chol, who has impressed in seven senior outings this season.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/08/02/report-emerging-tiger-to-resist-lure-of-wa-return/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on August 02, 2019, 08:04:16 PM
Get it done Tigers, this kid has something special.

Another preseason and some confidence from this year and next year could a great one for us.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 02, 2019, 10:17:08 PM
Get it done Tigers, this kid has something special.

Another preseason and some confidence from this year and next year could a great one for us.

Bit hard to get it done when the player's manager has said they are waiting
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 03, 2019, 01:42:47 PM
The 20-year-old has played 12 games this season, booting 11 goals, but has been a fixture since Round 15.

Bolton has averaged 16 disposals per game this year.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/trade-whispers-jonathon-patton-set-to-head-to-hawthorn-bombers-set-to-retain-duo/news-story/fe85dd4289562dd7cdc557824d15bf02
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 04, 2019, 02:01:30 AM
SHAI BOLTON OFF TARGET

The Richmond forward is establishing himself as a dangerous forward but his conversion was off early. At half-time he had kicked four behinds, missing two relatively easy chances in the second quarter when the Tigers had momentum. He built confidence however with a late goal. Perhaps he was put off by the presence of umpire Shane McInerney who was umpiring his 500th game. McInerney also umpired Shai's dad Darren in 1999 in the opening match of his two game career.

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-roll-melbourne-to-eye-off-second-spot-20190803-p52dle.html)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on August 04, 2019, 12:36:22 PM
Yeah I’m sure the presence of umpire McInerney was the reason  :wallywink
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 04, 2019, 01:00:27 PM
Jack was off target too. Another day Bolton would bag 3-4 of those 5.

Still a gun and always found a way to position himself well.
Title: Tiger Bolton not driven by near miss as finals beckon (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on August 07, 2019, 02:27:39 PM
Tiger Bolton not driven by near miss as finals beckon

Daniel Cherny
The Age
7 August 2019


Shai Bolton was close to being one of Richmond’s drought breakers in 2017. Spellbinding late-season form in the VFL left the first-year Tiger forward on the cusp of senior selection deep in the finals series.

At just 18, he was an emergency for the preliminary final against Greater Western Sydney. Conservatism won the day at selection though, with Bolton left to cool his heels as Damien Hardwick’s side won the club’s first senior flag in 37 years.

Richmond used a rough patch of missing stars to uncover players such as Shai Bolton.Credit:AAP

But that near miss doesn’t perturb Bolton. He’s played in all six of Richmond’s consecutive wins since their mid-season bye, and is poised to play a role in the Tigers’ premiership tilt this time around.

“This year I’ve just been focusing on this year,” Bolton said on Tuesday.

“I don’t really think about the past, what’s gone, what happened. I just focus on now, just playing and enjoying my football this year.”

After six AFL games in 2017, Bolton was restricted to just three last year. However after working on his fitness during the off-season in Perth, including engaging a personal trainer, opportunities have been more forthcoming for the dynamic small, who has played 13 senior games this year.

He’s spent more time in the midfield, offering another dangerous dimension to Hardwick’s arsenal.

Shai Bolton celebrates with Richmond supporters after the win over Greater Western Sydney.Credit:AAP

Bolton's highlights this year include a four-goal effort in the round eight win against Fremantle - the club for which his father Darren played two games in 1999 - and a 29-disposal showing against Greater Western Sydney last month, a performance which earned him a Rising Star award nomination.

He’s also been named in the AFL Players’ Association’s “22under22” 40-man squad, which recognises the best young players in the game.

“I’ve got a lot of confidence going into games now. They gained trust in me going into the midfield, even though I’m not a big-bodied midfielder they just want me to go in there, get my fitness and get me around the ball more,” Bolton said.

“Every year I get more confidence, and you need that confidence to play at the level you really want to.”

However while finals are on the horizon, Bolton isn’t thinking that far ahead.

“Not at the moment. Taking it one game at a time.”

Nor does the out-of-contract youngster appear too rushed about a new deal. He has a history of taking his time, previously waiting until the end of last season to recommit to the Tigers.

“I’m just enjoying playing my football and waiting for what my manager [Ralph Carr] and the club are going to do. But I love Richmond at the moment, love all the boys there, but just enjoying my football and sort that out later on,” Bolton said.

Meanwhile, Darren provides support from afar.

“My dad, he rings me up and talks about my football and stuff like that because he’s played at a high level, so I get some tips from him now and then. He’s a big part of my life.”

And the former Docker is now definitively a Tiger.

“I’m pretty sure he’s on the Richmond bandwagon now,” Bolton chuckles.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tiger-bolton-not-driven-by-near-miss-as-finals-beckon-20190806-p52ei5.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 20, 2019, 01:13:53 AM
12. Shai Bolton (Richmond)

Rivals coming hard at him but as the Herald Sun reported last week, he loves Richmond and is keen to sign a new contract extension. So would need to be offered big cash to leave. Has done his prospects no harm with a scintillating year in the Tigers midfield, adding dash and dare. Still only averages 15 possessions and has kicked the ball terribly in the past three weeks (and was part of a 100m penalty last week against Carlton). But his upside is significant at only 21. Back Richmond in to sign him even if the former South Fremantle draftee has the outside run a club like Adelaide needs in their midfield mix.

CHAMPION DATA SAYS:
Rates above average for a general forward for disposals, forward 50 ground ball gets and score involvements.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/jon-ralph-ranks-the-afls-top-25-uncontracted-players-on-their-trade-free-agency-value/news-story/0c5e8ece77977dae2a25c203f066f1bd
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 01, 2019, 05:01:18 AM
Similarly, Carr client Shai Bolton has had a breakout year after hiring a personal trainer for daily workouts.

Bolton is considering a Tigers contract offer now despite his initial intention to hold off until the end of the year and surely will stay.

It was Martin who brought him on board the Carr stable, believing he had special qualities if he could find elite fitness.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/moneyball-latest-afl-trade-and-contract-news/news-story/38a0ff38f78fbed463b8779d6852a4de
Title: Hardwick is "very confident" small forward Shai Bolton will stay a Tiger (H-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on September 02, 2019, 07:13:15 PM
Hardwick is "very confident" small forward Shai Bolton will stay a Tiger

Lauren Wood
Herald-Sun
September 2, 2019


Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is "very confident" that small forward Shai Bolton will stay a Tiger despite reports linking him to West Coast.

The 20-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season with a suggestion made on Sunday night that the Eagles had made a play for the Western Australian.

But while Hardwick said any interest would be natural, he backed the exciting forward to remain at Punt Rd.

"That’s what happens when good players are out of contract," he said.

"We understand that, and Shai – as far as I’m concerned – is firmly in our future.

"I love what he brings and he’s just starting to scratch the surface of his career. I think we’ve got a great coaching group that is going to bring out the very best of Shai. That’s something that will happen in due course.

"We’re very confident that he’ll stay, but once again these things are out in the public domain, so we’ll see where it ends up."

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-daily-rolling-footy-news-from-across-australia-for-monday-september-2-2019/live-coverage/a525ea1f2e28af6aed8d8c0661f909a4
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on September 02, 2019, 08:40:15 PM
This bloke's as a reliable source as they come on the internet (no not our old mate Bo, the post above):


https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/trade-draft-targets-rumours-2019.1216210/post-62642076

 :shh




Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 03, 2019, 07:55:04 PM
SHAI BOLTON

Expected to stay at Richmond despite offers from rival clubs including West Coast. Since joining the Ralph Carr stable, brought in by Dustin Martin, has redoubled his efforts and got himself fit. Loves the Tigers so not keen to leave.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trades-unplugged-superfooty-trade-experts-look-at-where-the-big-names-will-be-playing-next-season/news-story/05d5f3999bdd0c8fb69882704c019905
Title: Dimma ultimatum brings out Bolton’s best (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on September 04, 2019, 05:00:28 PM
Dimma ultimatum brings out Bolton’s best

Lauren Wood,
Herald Sun
4 September 2019


Rising Richmond star Shai Bolton has revealed he was given an ultimatum by Damien Hardwick and the Tigers coaching staff to lift his fitness heading into the final year of his contract.

The talented but inconsistent forward had played just nine games in two years, and missed the Tigers’ drought-breaking 2017 premiership.

The West Australian returned to Perth during the summer and started a gruelling regimen with personal trainer Saia Wood-Halafihi.

Four times a week during the middle of the day he would borrow his mother’s car and make a 130km round-trip from his home in Mandurah to knuckle down for the workout sessions.

“It was kind of like (it could have been my last year and I had to give it everything),” he said.

“I just wanted to prove myself and show them that I can work hard and play the football that I want to play.

“I just wanted to show the club ... I just really wanted to focus on this year and coming back strong and to Richmond as good as I could.”

The hard work has paid off, with Bolton able to improve his stamina and play 16 games this year, including a Rising Star nomination.

He is now about to embark on his first AFL finals series, kicking off in Brisbane on Saturday night.

Captain Trent Cotchin says Bolton’s improvement this year is a “credit” to the speedy small forward.

“When he was drafted … he was super shy,” Cotchin told the Herald Sun.

“He’d come from Perth and had a great relationship with his family ... he struggled a little bit being away from home, but he had a really big off-season and then pre-season last year and for him it’s just about finding that consistency, which I think we’ve started to see.

“It’s just about taking that to a new level.

“To be proactive in his own development was a credit to him and obviously he’s reaped the rewards this season as well.”

Bolton has become a vital cog in Richmond’s newly-dubbed “mosquito fleet” — which includes Daniel Rioli and Jason “George” Castagna — booting 13 goals this year.

“A lot of the small forwards are pretty close to each other,” Bolton said.

“We just practise every day on our goals and we’re always close when we travel. We have a close relationship which is good.”

As the Tigers look to repeat their 2017 glory, coach Damien Hardwick has been excited by the renewed energy provided by the likes of Bolton.

“When it clicks for Shai, it really really clicks,” Hardwick said.

“Him and Daniel Rioli and George are so important to the way we play.

“The common misconception is ‘oh, they’re not massive stat-getters, they’re not massive goal-getters’, but the reality is they help us win a lot of footy games.

“That’s why they’re so important to the way we play.

Born in Katanning, a small town just over three hours south-east of Perth, Bolton had always eyed football as his path.

His father, Darren, played two games for Fremantle in 1999.

He won a best and fairest with Peel Thunder, and after a stint boarding at Wesley College in Perth, Bolton quit school after Year 11 to channel everything into his AFL dream.

He now loves Melbourne life and insists he has not been distracted by the fact he will be out of contract once the season ends.

“I’m just focused on football. I’ll let my manager do all the talking with the club,” he said.

“I’m focused on now with Richmond and the finals. I love playing with Richmond and being with them.”

The 20-year-old is eyeing more midfield time, endeavouring to soak up as much as he can from stars such as Dustin Martin, Shane Edwards and Cotchin.

“It will be the first time I play on the big stage,” Bolton said of Saturday night.

“Hopefully we can go to the ‘Gabba and get a good win. I used to get nervous in my first and second year, but now that I have a few games under my belt I don’t get too nervous.”

(https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/32462e103f729297ec1845ce44ecc830?width=1024)
Personal trainer Saia Wood-Halafihi puts Shai Bolton through his paces in Perth. Picture: Instagram

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/richmond-young-gun-shai-bolton-on-the-gruelling-summer-that-propelled-him-to-finals/news-story/a7faba1fca5a41b83d86dcb35e8c5dc5
Title: Re: Dimma ultimatum brings out Bolton’s best (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Chuck17 on September 05, 2019, 09:42:40 AM
“The common misconception is ‘oh, they’re not massive stat-getters, they’re not massive goal-getters’, but the reality is they help us win a lot of footy games.


I am sure that would not happen
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 08, 2019, 03:41:38 AM
Richmond’s Shai Bolton takes Mark of the Finals contender

Chris Robinson
The West Australian
Saturday, 8 September 2019


Is this the Mark of the Finals?

Shai Bolton got some serious air in the first half of Richmond’s qualifying final clash with Brisbane in front of a loud Gabba crowd.

The South Fremantle product launched himself onto the shoulders of Brisbane’s Lachie Neale in the second term, getting both hands to the ball before juggling the grab on the way down.

“Look at the elevation there,” Seven’s Jobe Watson said.

Even better, Bolton then quickly bounced to his feet and found Tom Lynch for a mark and goal.

Bolton would later get on the end of a fast break for a goal of his own to cap a big second term for both himself and the Tigers, with the visitors ekeing out an 11-point lead at the main break.

The strong quarter highlighted why West Coast is reportedly interested in luring the soon-to-be out-of-contract 20-year-old back to WA at season’s end.

(https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/B881316479Z/1567852546940_G8O2D71NS.1-1.png?imwidth=1224&impolicy=wan_v3)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2019/09/07/713389.jpg) (https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/450/2019/09/07/713392.jpg)

https://thewest.com.au/sport/richmond-tigers/richmonds-shai-bolton-takes-mark-of-the-finals-contender-ng-b881316479z
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on September 08, 2019, 07:00:32 AM
Was awsome big game player so much x factor.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 10, 2019, 12:40:15 PM
“He [Bolton] is like a big-game player. He does some things that most other people can’t do,” Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said.

“He’s going to build on what he’s doing and he’s only going to get better and better through the experience.

“He’s still really young. He’s been in the system three years now, but he’s still a second-year player, really.

“I think he’s going to be a really special player for us going forward.

“He’s starting to understand what the game of AFL footy’s about.

“We’re very lucky to have him in our squad.”

Bolton finished the match with 13 disposals, three inside-50s, four tackles, one goal, three goal assists and six score involvements.

Bolton is averaging 14.4 disposals, 3.6 inside-50s, 3.2 marks, 5.7 score involvements and 3.6 tackles per match this season and he’s kicked a total of 14 goals.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-09-10/shai-shineson-september-stage
Title: Tight bonds behind Shai Bolton's breakout (Lakes Mail)
Post by: one-eyed on September 19, 2019, 04:40:40 PM
Tight bonds behind Tiger's AFL breakout

Anna Harrington
Lakes Mail
19 Sep 2019


Anyone watching Shai Bolton practising his goalkicking pre-game with close mate Daniel Rioli at the Gabba two weeks ago would have had no idea how nervous he was.

The 20-year-old Tiger was stepping out for his first AFL final, determined to remain unfazed by the big occasion, when the butterflies hit.

But he and Rioli had a winning strategy - "go out and have fun" - and they did just that.

"I tried to treat it like another game but when I came to the game I got a bit nervous," Bolton told AAP this week.

"Obviously it's a big game and I normally don't get like that during games ... but once the ball went up I was all good."

Bolton played his role in the win, kicking a goal and compiling 13 disposals as Richmond blitzed Brisbane to set up their third preliminary final in as many years.

For the flashy West Australian, it was another high point of a breakout year that started with a self-imposed brutal pre-season.

Heading into 2019, Bolton had just nine AFL games to his name and his future was uncertain.

"I had to really focus on getting fit. I don't think I was as fit as I could be," Bolton said.

"So that's why I went home and focused on trying to get as fit as I can."

Seventeen AFL games later, Bolton has made his finals debut, signed a new contract and become a fixture of Richmond's side - playing every game since round 15, earning a Rising Star nomination and kicking 14 goals.

"He's obviously got an enormous upside and his his best games are as good as anyone's," teammate Shane Edwards said.

"Having someone there on the half-forward line that can also rotate through the midfield, puts on enormous pressure, really great finisher and a great team player is everything you want in a half-forward.

"And he's still really young."

Edwards and Rioli were two mainstays in Richmond's 2017 premiership team - and this year, the Tigers have reaped the rewards of their faith in two other young indigenous players in Bolton and Sydney Stack.

While Stack quickly took on cult hero status - playing 17 games and finishing third in the Rising Star, Bolton's rise has been slower but arguably just as impressive.

The 20-year-old is quick to credit Edwards for his role in his development.

Edwards is the first Indigenous player at Richmond to reach both the 200 and 250-game mark And has long set the tone on and off the field.

In rounds 16 and 17, the Tigers fielded a club-record five indigenous players - Edwards, Rioli, Bolton, Stack and Derek Eggmolesse-Smith. The milestone was a far cry from Edwards' early years, when at times he was the only Indigenous player at the club.

"He's been a big influence. The longest Indigenous player to have been at Richmond - he's a big role model to all us Indigenous boys that are here," Bolton said.

"All of us pretty much look up to him.

"When I've played a bit of midfield, he's given me some pointers on how to play and how to set up in the midfield."

While the Tigers are knwpon for their tight-knit playing group, Bolton is particularly close to Rioli.

"Me and Daniel are pretty tight, we have a kick after training all the time and then go get some breakfast together," Bolton said.

"But we're all a pretty tight unit, especially us Indigenous boys, we're pretty close."

It was that close bond that helped Bolton decide that his future lay at Punt Road.

He had been linked to a move to West Coast, but resisted the lure of home and family and made the "easy" decision to sign with Richmond until the end of 2021.

"There was a chance of me going home but I just love it over here ... I just love what the boys bring here, we're all a close unit - we're all like brothers," Bolton said.

"There was a little bit of a chance of me going home, obviously with family but I'm not homesick or anything.

"I love Melbourne, my family will come over whenever they can so I see them, so I didn't see really any point going back home."

https://www.lakesmail.com.au/story/6394782/tight-bonds-behind-tigers-afl-breakout/?cs=4783
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on September 21, 2019, 02:18:16 AM
Did some nice things up forward but loved his work rate at the end of the Q3 (i think) to get back into D50 and spoil the ball surrounded by 3 cats players most likely saving a goal
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on September 21, 2019, 02:23:41 AM
One of the only players stats don’t paint the entire picture sometimes... a bit like Georgie....  :gotigers

YOU F$&KING BEAUTY!

WHAT A NIGHT!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on September 21, 2019, 02:39:29 AM
Thought he was very good. Applying pressure from the beginning when no one else really was.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 21, 2019, 05:42:40 AM
Shai Bolton – 4

Didn't have a major impact up forward and struggled to get involved in the contest. Didn't have a single tackle, which will be a concern, and also didn't hit the scoreboard.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-20/every-tiger-rated-from-the-preliminary-final
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on September 21, 2019, 07:53:15 AM
Was very good to much class.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on September 21, 2019, 09:11:03 AM
Not a great game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 21, 2019, 11:02:42 AM
I thought he was good. He ran 100 metres to continue to apply pressure on their backs at one stage. He delivered the ball twice with class into the 50 in decisive moments in the 3rd only to have the first reversed with a free. He is important as he doesn’t need more than a few touches to create mayhem.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 29, 2019, 07:04:49 AM
Shai Bolton – 5

Not called on to do a whole heap. Forward-half pressure was immense and his great first-quarter tackle to win the ball back for the Tigers led to Dustin Martin's first goal. Kicked a goal of his own in the fourth term to cap a solid game.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-28/player-ratings-richmond

SHAI BOLTON 6.5

Had flashes of his trademark speed and flair and had more guts than brains at times, but he just makes it work. Definitely wasn’t overawed in his first Grand Final experience and finished with a goal.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/afl-grand-final-player-ratings-dustin-martin-and-bachar-houli-shine-toby-green-phil-davis-flop/news-story/3b13f40fe020027c0e71ae275f356ff2
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on September 29, 2019, 03:31:36 PM
SHAI BOLTON 6.5

Had flashes of his trademark speed and flair and had more guts than brains at times, but he just makes it work. Definitely wasn’t overawed in his first Grand Final experience and finished with a goal.

That's the part I love more guts then brains.He was good yesterday and will get better.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on September 29, 2019, 04:01:03 PM
Will be a very good player going forward. Great future ahead of him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 16, 2020, 04:02:42 AM
Kane Cornes' 18 breakout players for 2020

By SEN
15 Jan 2020


Richmond

Shai Bolton
Age: 21
Games: 28

“Bolton is already a premiership player so you could argue that he has broken out somewhat but will take his game to new levels in 2020 which is frightening for Richmond’s rivals.

“Went at just under a goal per game so there is room for improvement on the goal front to head towards the numbers of the likes of Eddie Betts, Stephen Milne and Michael Walters at around two goals a game.

“But his tackling and pressure for a small forward is already elite.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/01/14/kane-cornes-18-breakout-players-for-2020/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 20, 2020, 08:07:31 PM
2 goals and this hanger for Bolts today  :clapping:

Watch here: https://twitter.com/_AMcCormack7/status/1230335373198295040

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on February 20, 2020, 09:54:40 PM
Will go up a notch his level thus year has the believe now talent never in doubt.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 21, 2020, 03:39:46 AM
Will go up a notch his level thus year has the believe now talent never in doubt.
With his clean skills and balance in the air and at ground level he will kick a big bag (6+) one day.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2020, 04:19:02 PM
The player at your club poised for a breakout season – when the break is over

April 3, 2020 1:02pm
Josh Gabelich and David Zita
FOX SPORTS


RICHMOND – SHAI BOLTON

Bolton had an impressive pre-season after 19 games for the yellow-and-black in 2019 included his first AFL premiership. If round one was anything to go by, Bolton looks to be playing for keeps in 2020; he was at his dynamic best booting 3 goals and taking 6 marks to help the Tigers get over the Blues. Frightening to think Richmond could get even better in 2020, and they will if Bolton capitalises on his form so far.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-the-player-at-your-club-poised-for-a-breakout-season-when-the-break-is-over/news-story/3f9c5b8ab0a14fa0c90fa27efd7a0dbe
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 19, 2020, 12:45:59 AM
I think Bolton had about 5 centre clearances last night.

Dimma mentioned Bolton still needs to work on his fitness. He's exciting and started extremely well but faded slightly as the game went along.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 19, 2020, 01:33:31 AM
Looks a natural successor to shedda.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 25, 2020, 12:11:59 AM
Shai has gone to another level since moved into the middle thanks to our injuries. Just needs now to build up his tank to play in the guts across 4 qtrs.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 25, 2020, 12:33:34 AM
Looks a natural successor to shedda.

Will be better... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on July 25, 2020, 08:56:50 AM
Been our best player by far in the past 4 weeks.
The only real standout this year I reckon.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on July 25, 2020, 09:14:01 AM
Been our best player by far in the past 4 weeks.
The only real standout this year I reckon.

Considering he was dropped for Melbourne game & as such has only played the last 3 thats fair praise !!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on July 25, 2020, 10:31:16 AM
Been our best player by far in the past 4 weeks.
The only real standout this year I reckon.

Considering he was dropped for Melbourne game & as such has only played the last 3 thats fair praise !!

Fair to say the fact Bolton was dropped while players like Riewoldt, Graham and Rioli are playing is evidence that the coaches aren’t that smart
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on July 25, 2020, 11:53:47 AM
Bolton should never have been dropped. Hes been excellent this year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 25, 2020, 01:28:49 PM
His lateral movement is downright frightening
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on July 25, 2020, 02:58:36 PM
Been our best player by far in the past 4 weeks.
The only real standout this year I reckon.

Considering he was dropped for Melbourne game & as such has only played the last 3 thats fair praise !!

Fair to say the fact Bolton was dropped while players like Riewoldt, Graham and Rioli are playing is evidence that the coaches aren’t that smart
The week before he got dropped (St. Kilda game) he kicked 2 goals and had 4 tackles...
Rioli has kicked 2 goals in his last 6 games...
Higgins has kicked 3 goals in his last 7 games....
Yer let’s drop George  :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 26, 2020, 12:39:52 PM
He won’t be getting dropped again. Would be Top 3 in the B&F right now
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 04, 2020, 10:51:42 PM
Automatic starting mid now given his past month. Bolts killed it again tonight.

24 disposals (13k, 11h, 7c, 18u, 75% eff.)
3 marks
3 tackles
6 clearances
4 centre clearances
5 inside 50s
499m gained
3 intercepts
7 score involvements
2 goal assists
1 goal
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 04, 2020, 10:53:11 PM
Always was a mid..... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: julzqld on August 05, 2020, 06:48:45 AM
I’ve been critical of Bolton in the past but loving this new & improved version
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 05, 2020, 08:35:21 AM
He just gets better and better.  :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on August 05, 2020, 10:03:53 AM
 A ready long term replacement for shed. Where he fits short term? In the fwd line I fear. Maybe he gets more rotations especially when shed comes back because he won't be match fit.
Let's hope he stays with us !
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on August 05, 2020, 10:11:19 AM
Needs to stay in the midfield, even when Dion and Sheds return.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on August 05, 2020, 10:23:50 AM
Needs to stay in the midfield, even when Dion and Sheds return.

How ? Dusty cotch prestia Edwards are the big 4. No doubt he will rotate through but  I think he will be atleast 50/50 fwd and mid but probably more 60/40
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 05, 2020, 10:29:19 AM
Bolton needs to stay mid. They can hardly touch him!

What's his contract status? Needs a big extension!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on August 05, 2020, 11:17:09 AM
Needs to stay in the midfield, even when Dion and Sheds return.

How ? Dusty cotch prestia Edwards are the big 4. No doubt he will rotate through but  I think he will be atleast 50/50 fwd and mid but probably more 60/40

That still leaves room for him to rotate through with Dustin and Sheds also rotating in different positions.

Plus his current output is as good, if not better, than Dion, Cotch and Edwards' output earlier this year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 05, 2020, 01:04:26 PM
Or Edwards could start at hbf where he killed it last year....could then play WP's hero Shorty forward of the ball...where I actually think think he's a far more effective and dangerous player... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 05, 2020, 01:54:38 PM
I actually like the idea of short roaming forward. He’s in range from 60m!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: wayne on August 05, 2020, 05:55:34 PM
Bolton needs to stay mid. They can hardly touch him!

What's his contract status? Needs a big extension!

Is Ralph Carr still his manager?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on August 05, 2020, 07:11:12 PM
Bolton needs to stay mid. They can hardly touch him!

What's his contract status? Needs a big extension!

Is Ralph Carr still his manager?

Yes
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on August 05, 2020, 11:01:13 PM
He has been unbelievable since he has come back from being dropped.
Our best player at the moment.

Leave him in the middle, his pace and skill is killing teams.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 07, 2020, 03:11:27 AM
Pickett's blind turn but watch Bolton's ninja ghost move between Neale & Zorko....


https://gfycat.com/thinminiatureanole

 :shh





Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 07, 2020, 07:38:14 AM
Pickett's blind turn but watch Bolton's ninja ghost move between Neale & Zorko....


https://gfycat.com/thinminiatureanole

 :shh







Thanks for the share. Honestly had to watch it a few times to see what Bolton was doing haha.

Good ruck work also. And some want Chol dropped! Ha
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 07, 2020, 02:40:26 PM
Shai Bolton continues to emerge as an important figure in the midfield, and enjoyed a career-high 24 disposals, including six clearances and a 70-metre goal, against the Lions.

He and Dustin Martin, also with 24 touches and three goal assists in a back-to-back best-on-ground performance against the Lions, have been dynamic.

"He (Bolton) has been terrific. He is a player we have tried to get into the midfield at various stages but haven't really had the opportunity with other personnel available," Hardwick said.

"He has grabbed that opportunity. He is only going to get better once he gets fitter and learns the role even more so."

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/power-off-cotchin-to-be-rested-from-port-adelaide-clash-20200807-p55jft.html)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 08, 2020, 09:56:12 PM
Bolts was our only clearance winner. Won 4 of our 5 (yes a total of just 5) centre clearances.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 08, 2020, 10:48:05 PM
Was solid. Needed help but didn’t get any and had to try to read Soldo’s taps to the opposition.

Missed cotchin. Can’t wait till meatball is fit.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on August 09, 2020, 11:32:43 AM
So happy he drifted in his draft year which allowed us to select him - we were very surprised he was available with our first pick :shh
He is so good around the ball and can't wait to see him and Edwards mesmerizing the oppo later in the year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on August 09, 2020, 12:54:51 PM
Would be really interested to see his first half stats compared to his second

Reckon he drifts out of games .. this will improve with time

The bloke is a jet
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 09, 2020, 06:24:06 PM
Shai Bolton v Port
7 disposals 1st quarter.
6 disposals 2nd quarter.
0 disposals 3rd quarter.
3 disposals 4th quarter.

He isn’t fit enough for four quarters at this stage of his development and a first half in the middle allows for more flexibility when Cotchin Edwards and Prestia come back into the team.

Last week was a genuine four quarter effort.
Shai Bolton v Lions
9 disp 1qtr
4 disp 2qtr
5 disp 3qtr
6 disp 4qtr

Against the bulldogs his second half was better than his first half
Title: The sliding doors moment which launched Tiger Shai Bolton to next level (HSun)
Post by: one-eyed on August 17, 2020, 01:28:43 PM
The sliding doors moment which launched Tiger Shai Bolton to next level

Shai Bolton was dropped for Round 5 after Richmond went winless in three games. More than a month on the talented Tiger cub has become a star for the reigning premiers. Go inside his rise from cub to Tiger.

Simeon Thomas-Wilson
Herald-Sun
August 17, 2020

 
Richmond assistant coach Andrew McQualter had two bits of good news for the Tigers livewire forward Shai Bolton ahead of Round 6.

The first was that the 21-year-old would be returning to the Tigers senior side, after being dropped for the previous match against Melbourne following three winless games for Richmond.

The second, and perhaps more importantly a month on, was because of reigning club best and fairest Dion Prestia’s syndesmosis injury, Trent Cotchin’s hamstring niggle and Shane Edwards staying in Melbourne the Tigers cub would be shifted to Richmond’s midfield.

Bolton had been a vital cog in the Tigers “mosquito fleet” of small quick forward that have helped the claim two flags in three years – although he did not play in the 2017 Grand Final.

But ever since the Western Australian came to Richmond with the 29th pick of the 2016 Draft he has wanted to get a go in the Tigers’ engine room.

Damien Hardwick and the Richmond coaching staff had suspected the 175cm, 76kg Bolton could make a mark in the AFL as a midfielder – after showing some promising signs when deployed there in 2019 before returning to his small forward line for the finals.

Now it was time to see how Bolton would fare.

“It was pretty much injuries (behind the move to the midfield),” Bolton said.

“We had a few out and a few were out for a while like Dion and it gave not just me but a couple of other boys an opportunity to play in the midfield.

“It was Andrew McQualter (who told him) … he pretty much tells me if I’m playing or not, so he ended up telling me (before Round 6) I was going to play in the midfield,” Bolton said.

“I played a little bit there in 2019, I’ve always wanted to get the opportunity to play in the midfield so I wasn’t shocked when he told me, just happy I would get a go.”

In the five games since Bolton got the nod he has made the move from the mosquito fleet to midfield as smooth as the way he plays the game.

Since Round 6 Bolton is ranked No. 3 for clearances at the Tigers (3.3 per game), second for metres gained (380), first for score involvements (5.8 ), third in contested possessions (6.3) and fifth in disposals (15.4) making the most of his chance.

In a real sliding doors moment Bolton has gone from out of the team to arguably one of Richmond’s most important players as the Tigers began to again bare their teeth.

“It’s opportunity, someone goes down injured and Shai grabs it (with both hands),” Hardwick said.

“He’s an exciting talent, he’s starting to really understand what’s required to be an AFL midfielder, and he’s only going to get better as he plays more.”

Hardwick said the transition from forward to midfielder was reminiscence of Fremantle superstar Michael Walters, who Bolton bases large parts of his game on.

“The coaches have put in a lot of work into him but Shai to his credit has discovered how to work at AFL level,” Hardwick said.

Bolton said this could be traced back to the summer of 2019, when back in Perth he embarked on a gruelling fitness regimen with personal trainer Saia Wood-Halafihi.

Bolton has always had the talent and ability to do things on the footy field that other players wouldn’t dream of – in his draft year he attempted a handball behind his back to a teammate.

But after the 2018 season Hardwick and other Tigers coaches told Bolton he needed to work on his fitness and defence to break into the Richmond senior side.

“I think that is the most important one, just going back home and getting fit and getting ready for pre-season and coming into the season feeling good about myself,” he said.

Ever since the AFL announced the Tigers annual Dreamtime at the G match would now be played in Darwin, Bolton could be forgiven for counting down the days until that match.

Born in Katanning, 277km southeast of Perth, Bolton has football well and truly in his blood.

His dad Darren played a couple of games for the Dockers, his mum is a Pickett and his mum’s mum was a Krakouer.

A Noongar man, Bolton enlisted all of this for when he designed the Tigers Indigenous guernsey for Saturday night’s match against Essendon.

Bolton wearing the Dreamtime at the G guernsey that he designed with his grandmother and family members. Pic: Michael Klein

“To play the Dreamtime game there will be special,” Bolton said.

“My mum and both my nans helped me with the design of the jumper.

“We pretty much wanted to represent not me and just my culture but everyone else that plays for Richmond so we put some elements in there that represented their names or their tribes in there.

“I didn’t really want to make it about myself, we are playing as one together in the Dreamtime match.”

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/inside-shai-boltons-sliding-doors-moment-that-has-taken-the-tiger-to-the-next-level/news-story/5734b9be01ef832d4a33e252d107abd8
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 23, 2020, 01:26:33 PM
Bolton once again showing he has become a top ballwinning mid :thumbsup.

29 disposals (16k, 13h, 12c, 18u, 72% eff.)
5 marks
5 clearances (3 out of the centre)
544 metres gained
7 inside 50s
4 intercepts
6 score involvements
1 goal
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on August 23, 2020, 01:36:16 PM
His ability to get out of trouble using his speed and evasiveness was a real highlight. Deserves enormous credit for his game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 24, 2020, 06:47:51 PM
Jack praising Bolts leadership qualities and his knowledge of structures.

Bolts thanked Xavier Clarke for his development into the midfield. Also learnt things from Sheds & Dusty.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 24, 2020, 10:36:03 PM
I love that he knows how to use his speed and backs his agility to open things up for us. Too often we see athletes who are great down the line runners but you wonder why that pace can’t translate to damaging footy.

Bolton has amazing X factor and it’s ridiculous how he can evade out of trouble
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: big tone on August 25, 2020, 08:00:23 PM
I love that he knows how to use his speed and backs his agility to open things up for us. Too often we see athletes who are great down the line runners but you wonder why that pace can’t translate to damaging footy.

Bolton has amazing X factor and it’s ridiculous how he can evade out of trouble
I thought of Lids straight away when I read that.
Unbelievable pace but never really took players on with it IMO.

Don’t get me wrong, Lids was a star and one of my favourites for a long time, but he was happy to get the footy and get rid of it just as quickly.

It almost seemed he was scared to make a mistake/get caught breaking lines.

I reckon that’s what separates the good ones from the stars.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 25, 2020, 08:53:20 PM
100%!!! I remember an interview actually that Cousins tried to make Lids more courageous. He mentioned that cousins and him watched footage in the offseason and cousins questioned him in that position as the fastest person on the field why didn’t you just run through them?

Lids remarked “yeah good point why didn’t I?” I think that sort of mentorship from cousins helped Lids take the game on more but I wish he did it more often.

I do actually like that both Bolton and Stack do back their pace and take the game on. I know stack has been off but I think we can agree if he recaptures his 2019 form our midfield would be off tap
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 28, 2020, 04:07:20 AM
Bolts once again having major impact with his slick midfield possessions. Lead our score involvements including that classy goal in the third quarter :clapping.

16 disposals ( 8k, 8h, 8c, 9u, 81% eff.)
3 marks
4 tackles
5 clearances … ( 2 in the centre )
3 inside 50s
257 metres gained
7 score involvements
3 goal assists
1 goal

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on August 28, 2020, 06:25:26 AM
Should be a priority signing. The no 1 signing priority fir Richmond. A 4 or 5 year contract should be on the table. He is A Grade now.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on August 28, 2020, 07:30:17 AM
Another impressive performance.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 12, 2020, 05:33:05 AM
How did we all see Shai's game last night?

18 disposals (10k, 8h, 11c, 10u, 67% eff.)
5 marks
6 tackles ... ( 1 tackle F50 )
4 clearances
368 metres gained
3 inside 50s
4 intercepts
6 score involvements
1 goal assist
1 behind
1 free for
5 frees against (3 times caught HTB)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on September 12, 2020, 09:13:34 AM
Those 3 HTB and the missed goal were a shame but I like seeing him take the game on.

If he shrugs a couple of those and kicks the goal he's one of the bog
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 12, 2020, 10:18:55 AM
Down a bit but like all of them did some really good things
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on October 02, 2020, 10:54:30 PM
 Crap performance

Ill disciplined and got a fair bit of his possession on the outside of packs
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Yeahright on October 03, 2020, 01:28:43 AM
Crap performance

Ill disciplined and got a fair bit of his possession on the outside of packs

What he’s done all year isn’t it?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 03, 2020, 03:44:31 AM
Shai Bolton

A career-best season translated into finals. Had the goal of the finals series all but sewn up before the ARC showed it clipped the post. Plenty of the footy for him and he used it well.

Rating: 7

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-brisbane-lions-second-qualifying-final-reviews-stats-tigers-best-and-worst-players/news-story/156df1b76297836ac1f12af8237ff86c)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 03, 2020, 07:02:30 AM
Copping opposition attention now sometimes does to much needs to move it on.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: yandb on October 03, 2020, 08:23:23 AM
Shai Bolton

A career-best season translated into finals. Had the goal of the finals series all but sewn up before the ARC showed it clipped the post. Plenty of the footy for him and he used it well.

Rating: 7

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-brisbane-lions-second-qualifying-final-reviews-stats-tigers-best-and-worst-players/news-story/156df1b76297836ac1f12af8237ff86c)

Stunk it up for 3 quarters and put in a good last quarter so how did the journalist come up with 7?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 03, 2020, 10:00:09 AM
Shai Bolton

A career-best season translated into finals. Had the goal of the finals series all but sewn up before the ARC showed it clipped the post. Plenty of the footy for him and he used it well.

Rating: 7

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-brisbane-lions-second-qualifying-final-reviews-stats-tigers-best-and-worst-players/news-story/156df1b76297836ac1f12af8237ff86c)

Stunk it up for 3 quarters and put in a good last quarter so how did the journalist come up with 7?

^^^^
This

Throw giving away 2 x 50 metre penalties that resulted in goals and no way he was a 7
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on October 03, 2020, 11:22:07 AM
1 tackle and only a handful of pressure acts isn’t acceptable for finals footy. I would’ve gave him a 3 rating for an incredibly poor performance.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on October 03, 2020, 06:39:00 PM
This year Bolts has played his best and most damaging footy on the inside winning his own clearances from stoppages & bursting out into space. Not as an outside receiver. Bringing back Sheds & Prestia seems to have pushed him outside more.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on October 03, 2020, 10:52:03 PM
^^^100%

I think Edwards should go half back or outside and leave Bolton in the middle
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on October 04, 2020, 11:11:48 AM
Yep. Shedda can do some good work off half back.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 04, 2020, 12:00:31 PM
Bolton & Pickett should both be on ball, Edwards at half back & Short forward of the ball... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 06, 2020, 06:57:33 PM
Craig McRae mentioned Bolton being squeezed out of the midfield:

“Shai Bolton and these guys all of a sudden get squeezed out of the midfield, we have got some real talent and decisions to make at match committee because of how much quality we have in there at the minute.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/822957/coaches-corner-qualifying-final
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 09, 2020, 11:57:25 PM
Shai Bolton is on the verge of stardom

If this season has been the making of Bolton, then this semi-final's first half was one of its finest moments. The electric Tigers wingman was everywhere, kicking three goals in a dazzling performance before the main break. Bolton's first two goals were brilliant – the first after shimmying his opponent on the 50m line and getting a favourable bounce, and the second smartly flicking the ball to himself before trickling it through from the outside of his boot. Bolton played in last year's premiership for Richmond but has been one of the biggest improvers in the competition this year. At just 21, stardom awaits.

Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/515888/five-things-we-learned-lynch-can-t-stop-the-brain-fades)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 10, 2020, 05:13:42 AM
Shai Bolton

Bolton isn’t far away from AFL star status, given his fine form in season 2020. A real highlight came in the first quarter when he wove around Hunter Clark, sold the dummy, before slotting a great goal from 50 metres out. Just minutes later he snapped another and ended with a third before half-time. Speaking on Fox Footy, Dermott Brereton suggested Bolton is going to be “an absolute star. If they turned a disco on, he‘d be a really good dancer. He’s got some moves on him ... I’d pay a bit for Shai Bolton to get him over.”

Rating: 9

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-st-kilda-second-semi-final-reviews-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/afdeaa6b7f13cced41d21c91e03b900e)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on October 10, 2020, 06:13:04 AM
Bolton & Pickett should both be on ball, Edwards at half back & Short forward of the ball... :shh

Picketts can go play on the ball at freo.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on October 10, 2020, 06:48:06 AM
Shai Bolton

Bolton isn’t far away from AFL star status, given his fine form in season 2020. A real highlight came in the first quarter when he wove around Hunter Clark, sold the dummy, before slotting a great goal from 50 metres out. Just minutes later he snapped another and ended with a third before half-time. Speaking on Fox Footy, Dermott Brereton suggested Bolton is going to be “an absolute star. If they turned a disco on, he‘d be a really good dancer. He’s got some moves on him ... I’d pay a bit for Shai Bolton to get him over.”

Rating: 9

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-st-kilda-second-semi-final-reviews-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/afdeaa6b7f13cced41d21c91e03b900e)
And amazingly didn’t get in the under 22 team?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 10, 2020, 07:58:00 AM
Great game and made up for last week

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on October 10, 2020, 01:26:12 PM
Bolton is a star. I want to see him sign a 4 or 5 year deal.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on October 10, 2020, 01:34:46 PM
Bolton & Pickett should both be on ball, Edwards at half back & Short forward of the ball... :shh

Picketts can go play on the ball at freo.

Yeah but what about Pickett? :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 12, 2020, 02:55:55 PM
HEROES of the weekend

ESPN
12 October 2020


Shai Bolton:

A week is a long time in footy - just ask Richmond's Shai Bolton.

During the Tigers' qualifying final loss to Brisbane, he was sloppy and undisciplined as the Lions won straight through to a prelim.

But against the Saints on Friday night, he was electric and showcased an array of skills that make him one of the league's most exciting talents.

With the game there to be won -- the Saints certainly put up a brave fight, with poor kicking for goal proving costly -- his two first-term goals were jaw-dropping. The first came from 50m on a tight angle after some fancy footwork gave him just enough time and space to evade an opponent and launch towards goal. The second was brilliant in a different way, with Bolton tapping the ball to himself under immense pressure from five (yes, five!) opponents about 30m from goal, before a blink-and-you'll-miss-it gather and kick with the outside of the boot which found the target.

He may have only notched 11 touches overall, but his three majors and creativity with the ball was pivotal as Richmond won through to their fourth consecutive preliminary final.

Still just 21, he looms as a major wildcard as Richmond strive to win their third flag in four seasons.

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/30087603/afl-2020-heroes-villains-semifinals-worst-finals-performance-century
Title: How a "total team buy-in" has helped Shai Bolton develop (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on October 13, 2020, 01:57:52 PM
HOW A “TOTAL TEAM BUY-IN” HAS HELPED YOUNG TIGER DEVELOP

By Andrew Slevison
SEN
13 October 2020


Richmond has been able to create a full team buy-in over the last few years which has coincided with the club’s recent success.

Much has been made of the fact that all 22 Tigers who play on a given day simply execute their role for Damien Hardwick and his coaching staff.

One case in point is promising youngster Shai Bolton who ventured into the midfield during this season to great effect.

Bolton had spent the majority of his first 30 or so AFL games operating as a small forward before Hardwick called him into the middle to cover for the likes of Dion Prestia, Shane Edwards and Trent Cotchin who were absent for varying reasons.

In last Friday night’s Semi-Final win over St Kilda, the 21-year-old was back in attack to finish with three goals in a blistering performance as Edwards (two goals, 21 disposals), Prestia (17 touches), Cotchin (19 possessions) and Dustin Martin (25 disposals and one goal) in particular did the business in and around the centre.

Garry Lyon and Tim Watson discussed the team-first mindset at Richmond and how the players have the ability and eagerness to play different roles.

“The only way you can make it work is if you have a total team buy-in which Richmond have,” Lyon said on SEN Breakfast.

“When they’re not there, Shai Bolton goes into the middle of the ground and elevates himself to one of the really good midfielders.

“When you’re team-first, when Edwards comes back, when you’re a competitor and you’re proud, you go, ‘Hang on, you asked me to do this, I’ve played in the middle, I’ve been outstanding and now you want me out?’.

“Not only did he accept it, he then goes forward and lights the joint up as a forward.

“That is when you know your team is absolutely on point.”

Watson responded to Lyon’s sentiments, indicating that Bolton has emerged as a more well-rounded player having gained midfield experience and taken on added responsibility.

“That is a really good point,” Watson said.

“Shai Bolton would have been wanting the chance to get into the midfield. What happened provided him with that opportunity. Edwards going out of the team for those reasons, Prestia not being available.

“So they said to him, ‘Here, this is what you wanted to be able to do. Prove to us that you can do it’, and he’s done that.

“In doing that though, what it’s done for his confidence is it’s helped him to grow and mature enormously as a player. Maybe that’s helped him be able to accept what he’s had to accept.

“He’s become a much better player as a result of that.”

Bolton enjoyed a breakout 2019 season when playing 19 games including the victorious Grand Final and has followed that up with 15 goals in 17 games this season while averaging a career-best 15.9 disposals and 3.4 clearances.

The “team-first” Tigers are preparing for their fourth straight Preliminary Final which takes place at the Adelaide Oval against minor premiers Port Adelaide on Friday night.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/10/12/how-a-total-team-buy-in-has-helped-young-tiger-develop/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 17, 2020, 05:06:31 AM
I thought he was good Shai becoming a player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 17, 2020, 06:20:54 AM
Shai Bolton

Had lots of the footy again. Could’ve had the two goals but still had six score involvements from his 15 touches, including a goal assist.

Rating: 7

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-finals-2020-richmond-player-ratings-vs-port-adelaide-first-preliminary-final-reviews-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/5a240d072bb6873234eb176397899eaf)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on October 17, 2020, 11:20:28 AM
Great game and continues to shine.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Owl on October 17, 2020, 10:41:57 PM
He was seriously one of the main reasons we stayed in the game.  How he gets through the poo he does baffles me.  He should of been murdered by three tacklers on countless occasions and he just ninja moved his slinky poo right out of there.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 18, 2020, 09:20:08 AM
Now his added that string to his game can play midfield and forward his so dangerous in the forward line gives our smalls class and silk.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 25, 2020, 06:32:06 AM
Shai Bolton – 8
Bolton's lightning feet were on show throughout the match, the soggy turf not affecting his agility. Was crucial in the opening goal of the match, leaping high to bring the ball to ground. Ended up with sixteen disposals, seven tackles and most importantly, four goal assists.

Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/521174/tigers-player-ratings-no-passengers-on-the-tiger-train)

Shai Bolton
Was a key figure in Richmond’s second-half comeback with a game-high seven disposals in the third quarter. His agility and class in the attacking half was silky.

Rating: 8

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-grand-final-2020-richmond-vs-geelong-dustin-martin-player-ratings-tigers-stats-best-and-worst-players-afl-finals-gabba/news-story/2c23bd9c6b85150e3f828938dc9c0006)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on October 25, 2020, 08:09:34 AM
Class been our player of the final series I reckon.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on October 25, 2020, 09:33:21 AM
This guy's lateral movement is god-like.

Sign him up for a long one!

Dangerous player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on October 25, 2020, 01:10:57 PM
Very surprised he didn’t get any norm smith votes. Looked so dangerous all night and his setup for Lynch’s goal was beautiful! Also had a game high 7 tackles and was sticking every single one of them. Need to sign this kid up long term over the off season!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on October 25, 2020, 01:50:02 PM
Pure class. He was brilliant. Stood up in the game that counts. Deserves enormous credit.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 19, 2021, 08:00:03 AM
Bolts is nicely turning into a gun clearance player. Played a major part in our dominance at centrebounces last night with 6 centre clearances which was twice as many as a anyone else. 14 of his 25 possies were contested too. A nice Dusty-like break of Docherty's tackle too to kick the sealer.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 19, 2021, 09:37:13 AM
Bolts is nicely turning into a gun clearance player. Played a major part in our dominance at centrebounces last night with 6 centre clearances which was twice as many as a anyone else. 14 of his 25 possies were contested too. A nice Dusty-like break of Docherty's tackle too to kick the sealer.

Need to re-sign him ASAP!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 19, 2021, 11:35:43 AM
Ankle breaker
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 19, 2021, 11:18:28 PM
What a star in the making. This kid has the tricks to get himself out of trouble and he knows how to kick a goal too.

He is normally so emotionless when he plays but as I watched the replay of the game, when he kicked the goal in the last, he let the cheats captain know all about it. It shows as he matures and gains confidence in his own abilities  he can give a bit of lip to the opposition when its required.
He even started clapping him to his face when the cheats captain came after him, I thought it was magnificent.  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 20, 2021, 08:29:48 AM
^

Will have to go and have a look at the replay!

My seat kinda sucked. Q54...
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on March 20, 2021, 10:50:32 AM
thought this season those who play real well i will acknowledge and balance out the critiqes.  well played Shai great game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 20, 2021, 12:34:08 PM
Bolts is nicely turning into a gun clearance player. Played a major part in our dominance at centrebounces last night with 6 centre clearances which was twice as many as a anyone else. 14 of his 25 possies were contested too. A nice Dusty-like break of Docherty's tackle too to kick the sealer.

A star footballer.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on March 20, 2021, 12:59:41 PM
thought this season those who play real well i will acknowledge and balance out the critiqes.  well played Shai great game.

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on March 20, 2021, 08:05:52 PM
thought this season those who play real well i will acknowledge and balance out the critiqes.  well played Shai great game.

 :thumbsup

 :thumbsup :thumbsup
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on March 23, 2021, 10:13:39 PM
Will admit when we drafted him i didnt see him as much more than a live wire small fwd who would spend limited time as a mid.I also thought when drafted we had enough small fwds on the list and thought we should target a different type.
The kid is great and im glad we went down this path  but i still think we lack other types as a list balance.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on March 24, 2021, 01:37:37 AM
Will admit when we drafted him i didnt see him as much more than a live wire small fwd who would spend limited time as a mid.I also thought when drafted we had enough small fwds on the list and thought we should target a different type.
The kid is great and im glad we went down this path  but i still think we lack other types as a list balance.

Every list has weaknesses mate we got 3 flags in bank from this list tho they did there job , got to fresh it up every year with Balta,Dow ,CCJ  etc.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 25, 2021, 06:50:15 PM
We won 13 centre clearances from the 16 times Bolton was in the centre square for the bounce.

Gerard Healy nicknamed him the "shaister" for his deceptiveness and tricks.

Go to 2 min mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esB1z7gQz30




Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 25, 2021, 09:12:53 PM
Total ankle breaker. Makes me shake my head in disbelief!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on March 26, 2021, 12:28:14 AM
The way he burned off Cripps was a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 26, 2021, 07:34:47 AM
The way Bolts can contort his body and switch his bodyweight to get out of trouble is amazing. Worthy of the #29.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 02, 2021, 06:33:07 PM
Tomorrow is Bolts' 50th game  :clapping.

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/S/Shai_Bolton.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on April 03, 2021, 05:28:51 PM
One to forget
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on April 03, 2021, 05:34:58 PM
Yep Bolts had an absolute mare. He is usually very clean especially by hand with is one touch footy but he fumbled and botched everything today. Summed up the whole side today.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on April 03, 2021, 05:59:43 PM
Woeful today
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 03, 2021, 06:29:47 PM
Had a shocker but I'd suggest that being moved every 10 minutes to plug holes created by others didn't help his cause.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 03, 2021, 11:19:56 PM
I reckon he slept in again.  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on April 04, 2021, 07:38:35 PM
Yep poor game unlike others this yr hes only had the one.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 12, 2021, 03:15:08 PM
UNSIGNED YOUNG TIGER PLAYING “UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL”

BY SEN
12 April 2021


Richmond has locked away some key players in recent times.

Nick Vlastuin, Dion Prestia and Dylan Grimes – all three-time premiership players – have resigned with the Tigers, while Noah Balta also re-committed to the club.

But one young Tiger remains unsigned.

Shai Bolton is without a deal for next year and Kane Cornes is intrigued by the Western Australian's contract status after playing “unbelievable football” to start 2021.

“Have Richmond failed to sign their most important player?” Cornes asked on SEN Breakfast.

“Vlastuin, Prestia, Grimes have all signed contract extensions - Shai Bolton is the one that is unsigned, and he is playing unbelievable football.

“I’d be nervous if he remains unsigned.”

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Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr says his client has pledged to stay at Punt Road after playing a key role in Richmond’s back-to-back premierships.

The 22-year-old is averaging 18.5 disposals and 4.5 clearances per match in 2021.

Bolton isn’t the only premiership Tiger unsigned beyond this year.

Jack Riewoldt, Shane Edwards, Kamdyn McIntosh, Jason Castagna, Daniel Rioli, David Astbury and Bachar Houli all come out of contract at season’s end.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/04/12/unsigned-young-tiger-playing-unbelievable-football/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on April 12, 2021, 03:50:36 PM
Bolts had a shocker in the Swans game but I thought he was back to looking dangerous again at the centrebounces against Port in the second half. He was only used in there 35% of the time though according to the AFL webite (https://www.afl.com.au/news/583381/secrets-to-success-every-club-s-cbas-kick-ins-for-r4). Shai destroyed the Saints in the final last year so hopefully he is back and Dimma can use him more often in the centre this week. We will need Bolts' explosive moves against St Kilda at the stoppages.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 13, 2021, 12:30:43 AM
Sign him up asap!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on April 15, 2021, 11:09:17 PM
Good to see Bolts returning to form after his Swans shocker two weeks ago. He really is a weapon when he is played in the middle and winning centre clearances.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 16, 2021, 12:35:11 AM
Sign him up asap!

^this
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 16, 2021, 06:23:44 AM
Again showing off his absurd ability to change direction on a dime.

One of the journos predicted a couple of years ago and that was about to be elite for this exact reason, can't remember who. But anyway, his clearance work was top shelf. Looks like a Shane Edwards MK2 or possibly even better.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on April 16, 2021, 07:07:17 AM
Laid a great tackle in the first quarter which should have been rewarded.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TFL on April 16, 2021, 07:59:15 AM
There was an article recently where his manager was quoted saying he isnt going anywhere and loves Tigerland.
Don't think there is anything to worry about.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 16, 2021, 08:47:41 AM
There was an article recently where his manager was quoted saying he isnt going anywhere and loves Tigerland.
Don't think there is anything to worry about.

I believe Ralph there, but will be waiting with bated breath until he is signed up.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 19, 2021, 02:00:50 PM
After five rounds of the 2021 season, Shai Bolton is Richmond’s No. 1 ranked clearance and centre-clearance player.

Full article: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/915444/bolton-bolsters-tigers-clearance-work
Title: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on April 20, 2021, 03:07:22 AM
WA CLUBS URGED TO TEMPT YOUNG TIGER WITH A “SWEETHEART DEAL”

By Alex Zaia
SEN
20 April 2021


Richmond will look to secure the future of Shai Bolton with a new contract.

Bolton’s current deal at Punt Road expires at the end of the season with his manager Ralph Carr saying the emerging star has pledged to stay with the Tigers.

Drafted out of WAFL club South Fremantle with pick No.29 in the 2016 National Draft, the 22-year-old’s stocks are continuing to rise as each year goes by.

Dermott Brereton, who is a huge admirer of Bolton, thinks Western Australian clubs should be looking to lure the midfielder back to his home state.

“If there was one midfielder you want to get on the rise before he does become an uber wage player, it’s Shai Bolton,” Brereton told SEN’s Bob and Andy.

“If I’m a Western Australian club, similar to what happened with Tim Kelly, I’m giving Shai Bolton a sweetheart deal to come home.

“How good is this kid? When he goes through the midfield right now, he’s an A-grader. He’s just got so many great midfielders in that team – (Trent) Cotchin, (Dion) Prestia, Dustin Martin when he goes in – so there’s the three starters if they have their own call about it.

“He’s an A-grader now. He’s electric, mate. He’s unbelievably good.”

Bolton, a dual premiership player, is averaging 20.6 disposals and five clearances per game in 2021.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/04/19/wa-clubs-urged-to-tempt-young-tiger-with-a-sweetheart-deal/
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Andyy on April 20, 2021, 06:44:35 AM
F off.

Sign him up asap FFS.

I'd be demanding 2 first rounders plus change for him.
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: georgies31 on April 20, 2021, 10:09:42 AM
F off.

Sign him up asap FFS.

I'd be demanding 2 first rounders plus change for him.

Sign him up asap.2 first rounds minimum 10 times the player Kelly is.
 
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Diocletian on April 20, 2021, 10:42:31 AM
Cerra, Logue and a first.... :shh
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 20, 2021, 01:20:50 PM
F off.

Sign him up asap FFS.

I'd be demanding 2 first rounders plus change for him.

He will re-sign when Ralph is ready and can push the price up.

But I am in NO doubt he will stay
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Chuck17 on April 20, 2021, 01:29:14 PM
F off.

Sign him up asap FFS.

I'd be demanding 2 first rounders plus change for him.

He will re-sign when Ralph is ready and can push the price up.

But I am in doubt he will stay

Hopefully there is a "no" in that last sentence
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 20, 2021, 02:33:40 PM
F off.

Sign him up asap FFS.

I'd be demanding 2 first rounders plus change for him.

He will re-sign when Ralph is ready and can push the price up.

But I am in doubt he will stay

Hopefully there is a "no" in that last sentence

OOPS

Yes a NO missing

All fixed now Chucky
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Andyy on April 21, 2021, 02:21:22 PM
Cerra, Logue and a first.... :shh

Not enough for me!

Your mate Griffin has played about 16 games out of a possible 44 in the last 3 seasons.

Cerra is good but I'm still not yet convinced he will be genuine a grade.
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 21, 2021, 08:07:39 PM
We owe ralph carr a lot, make no mistake about it.

We will owe him another one this time around when it comes through for our footy club.

I propose a statue of ralph carr out front of mcc gate.


Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Diocletian on April 21, 2021, 11:45:24 PM
Tiger71 on the Big Footy Tiger podcast reckons he'll re-sign for another 2-3 years - tba soon... :shh
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Andyy on April 22, 2021, 10:54:45 AM
Probably until he's just shy of RFA but I guess we will have to accept that's the player landscape these days. Stay, perform, ask for money when you're allowed to walk.

Can't blame them I guess.
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on April 24, 2021, 06:28:57 PM
Ralph Carr on 3aw just now said they (Bolts) are waiting for the end of the season to do a deal.

Carr also said he wants to be a "boutique" player manager. Have only a few players (he has 10) and get the best for them.
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Diocletian on April 25, 2021, 04:11:26 AM
Not surprised to see him getting a lot of praise & votes but his blind kicking  to nobody and mostly under no pressure played in to Melbourne's hands all night ...not to mention missing 4 relatively easy shots... :shh
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Diocletian on April 26, 2021, 02:17:08 PM
Tiger71 on the Big Footy Tiger podcast reckons he'll re-sign for another 2-3 years - tba soon... :shh

Well Ralph Carr just put paid to that one on 3AW...."no rush to sign waiting until the end of the year".... :shh
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on April 26, 2021, 04:34:30 PM
Ralph Carr on 3aw just now said they (Bolts) are waiting for the end of the season to do a deal.

Carr also said he wants to be a "boutique" player manager. Have only a few players (he has 10) and get the best for them.

Tiger71 on the Big Footy Tiger podcast reckons he'll re-sign for another 2-3 years - tba soon... :shh

Well Ralph Carr just put paid to that one on 3AW...."no rush to sign waiting until the end of the year".... :shh

Here's the link to the audio of Ralph Carr talking about Bolton: https://www.3aw.com.au/shai-boltons-manager-with-the-latest-on-the-out-of-contract-richmond-young-guns-future/
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on April 28, 2021, 04:02:27 PM
Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr told the Herald Sun the midfielder wanted to focus on his on-field output across the first half of 2021.

“It is just a decision he made at the start of the year (to take his time with his contract),” Carr told the Herald Sun.

“He loves Richmond and we want him to stay, but there is no rush to do a deal … he was just saying ‘let’s wait and do the deal later’.

“That doesn’t mean he won’t do it before the end of the year.”

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/gws/moneyball-latest-afl-contract-signings-news-for-the-2021-season/news-story/0f53aa0ac4b9af6688f4e6caa1883252
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/department-of-trade/afl-trade-news-rumours-whispers-2021-zach-merrett-brisbane-lions-essendon-salary-cap-shai-bolton-richmond-contract/news-story/4fd040f900028dcaee10507993e16880
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 28, 2021, 04:06:58 PM
Would you rather play for RFC, or a dud WA team?
Simple Decision?
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 28, 2021, 04:43:30 PM
Unless he is really home sick then I can’t see him leaving at the end of the season. If its money related  then he’d be losing more money leaving at the end of this year and giving up his free agency rights in 2-3 years time where he can really drive up his salary.
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on April 28, 2021, 05:21:33 PM
Don’t blink Tigers.
Title: Re: WA clubs urged to tempt Shai Bolton with a "sweetheart deal" (SEN)
Post by: 1965 on April 28, 2021, 05:39:37 PM
Don’t blink Tigers.
One of my favourite Dr Who episodes.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on April 30, 2021, 10:19:36 PM
Hes an $800,000 a year player now.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Fluffy Tiger on April 30, 2021, 10:36:31 PM
Will take mark of the century on day. Love him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 30, 2021, 10:41:30 PM
Unbelievable
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on April 30, 2021, 10:44:29 PM
Sign him up now FFS
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Fluffy Tiger on April 30, 2021, 11:03:34 PM
Don't let Carr screw us over. Sign him up asap.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Pappy on April 30, 2021, 11:14:45 PM
What a player this guy is!!
Sign him up ASAP.
Better than Saad, Williams (Carlton) Hill (StK) who are on about $800k.
Don’t see him going anywhere however.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on April 30, 2021, 11:20:30 PM
Most here know im never one to jump on the high praise band wagon for blokes who are fairly early in their careers.
Kid is fantastic and is getting better each year. I hate going early cause i like a large body of work,  but i reckon if he is not already he will be an A grader.

Size and shape wise a lot like Edwards and in a lot of other ways as well. Think he is potentially a pretty decent upgrade on shane as well.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 30, 2021, 11:45:19 PM
Has x-factor coming out of his ears
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: cub on April 30, 2021, 11:58:34 PM
WOW
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 01, 2021, 05:45:21 AM
Jon Ralph on Fox Footy after the game said Bolton is worth $800k but Richmond can't afford that.

Nick Riewoldt agreed Shai was worth $800k but sees him as a Richmond man and reckons he will stay.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on May 01, 2021, 01:33:03 PM
Back end his contract and we can afford to pay him $800K?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 01, 2021, 01:35:48 PM
You’d hope he’d take a little less to stay at current challenging club. Like something in the realms of 600k for 2 years before he becomes a free agent. If you were giving him 800k you’d hope it would be on a long term 4-5 year deal which takes him past free agency.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 01, 2021, 01:48:36 PM
Other than Lynch and Dusty I actually don't think anyone is worth more than Bolton.

Cotchin, Astbury, maybe Houli to retire. Move Caddy on.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 01, 2021, 02:01:38 PM
Houli and Caddy to come off the list. Take draft picks only. Dont worry about free agents this yesr. Just keep our best young players.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 01, 2021, 05:58:28 PM
You’d hope he’d take a little less to stay at current challenging club. Like something in the realms of 600k for 2 years before he becomes a free agent. If you were giving him 800k you’d hope it would be on a long term 4-5 year deal which takes him past free agency.
TK, nice try, why shouldn’t he get 800, ? That is his value, would you stay at a job when could get more but liked it where you were would you go? He has earned it, he should get it
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 01, 2021, 08:17:09 PM
I think $800,000 a year x 3 years is fine
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 01, 2021, 10:38:54 PM
You’d hope he’d take a little less to stay at current challenging club. Like something in the realms of 600k for 2 years before he becomes a free agent. If you were giving him 800k you’d hope it would be on a long term 4-5 year deal which takes him past free agency.
TK, nice try, why shouldn’t he get 800, ? That is his value, would you stay at a job when could get more but liked it where you were would you go? He has earned it, he should get it

I’m not saying he doesn’t deserve it but why are you talking like what I’m saying is so outrageous? Sacrificing salary for team success is very common. Dusty took less than he was offered by the kangas, lynch joined us when he was offered more by the suns, pies and hawks, cotch/Riewoldt/rance all shaved $$$ off their contracts a few years back. I could go on and on and that’s just Richmond.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 02, 2021, 04:30:15 AM
“(Richmond) cannot sign Shai Bolton quick enough,” SEN Chief Sports Reporter Sam Edmund said on Crunch Time.

“He’s got everything as a player hasn’t he. Ralph Carr is his manager and you know he isn’t going to be rushed.

“He was quoted this week saying Shai wanted to wait until the last portion of the year and he’s getting better by the week.

“It’s management 101 and about extracting the maximum (money and contract length), you’re not going to go home to Western Australia and you’d like it at that football club, but he has to get the share of the pie.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/01/the-player-who-richmond-cannot-re-sign-quick-enough/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 02, 2021, 08:25:13 AM
You’d hope he’d take a little less to stay at current challenging club. Like something in the realms of 600k for 2 years before he becomes a free agent. If you were giving him 800k you’d hope it would be on a long term 4-5 year deal which takes him past free agency.
TK, nice try, why shouldn’t he get 800, ? That is his value, would you stay at a job when could get more but liked it where you were would you go? He has earned it, he should get it

I’m not saying he doesn’t deserve it but why are you talking like what I’m saying is so outrageous? Sacrificing salary for team success is very common. Dusty took less than he was offered by the kangas, lynch joined us when he was offered more by the suns, pies and hawks, cotch/Riewoldt/rance all shaved $$$ off their contracts a few years back. I could go on and on and that’s just Richmond.
I didn’t say anything about your comment being outrageous ( I never put anyone’s comments down on this forum as I believe we should all feel comfortable expressing an opinion or asking a question) and yes I understand people may accept unders to play at a club.
I just don’t take it for granted that he will.
Let’s say he accepts 700 for 5 years, with a backend bonus of 200 in his last year, (or some other deal they concoct) the 100k diff is only 50 k in his pocket, he doesn’t have the weight of expectation on him and he has a carrot dangling to stay. Happy with that Tiger K ? Would like to hear your other opinions🤓
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 02, 2021, 09:53:04 AM
This has a "Dusty 2017" feel about it

Ralph dragging it on and on to maximise not just Shai's final figure but his own commission

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on May 02, 2021, 10:25:37 AM
This has a "Dusty 2017" feel about it

Ralph dragging it on and on to maximise not just Shai's final figure but his own commission

As any good manager should do.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 02, 2021, 12:32:52 PM
You’d hope he’d take a little less to stay at current challenging club. Like something in the realms of 600k for 2 years before he becomes a free agent. If you were giving him 800k you’d hope it would be on a long term 4-5 year deal which takes him past free agency.
TK, nice try, why shouldn’t he get 800, ? That is his value, would you stay at a job when could get more but liked it where you were would you go? He has earned it, he should get it

I’m not saying he doesn’t deserve it but why are you talking like what I’m saying is so outrageous? Sacrificing salary for team success is very common. Dusty took less than he was offered by the kangas, lynch joined us when he was offered more by the suns, pies and hawks, cotch/Riewoldt/rance all shaved $$$ off their contracts a few years back. I could go on and on and that’s just Richmond.
I didn’t say anything about your comment being outrageous ( I never put anyone’s comments down on this forum as I believe we should all feel comfortable expressing an opinion or asking a question) and yes I understand people may accept unders to play at a club.
I just don’t take it for granted that he will.
Let’s say he accepts 700 for 5 years, with a backend bonus of 200 in his last year, (or some other deal they concoct) the 100k diff is only 50 k in his pocket, he doesn’t have the weight of expectation on him and he has a carrot dangling to stay. Happy with that Tiger K ? Would like to hear your other opinions🤓

Not sure what the beef is here. He like any other player is entitled to ask for whatever salary they feel they are worth. The no.1 priority is re-signing him. If we can re-sign him for less than his market value then that’s just a nice little bonus for the RFC that will help to keep the team together/pursue trade or free agency targets.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 02, 2021, 01:35:54 PM
This has a "Dusty 2017" feel about it

Ralph dragging it on and on to maximise not just Shai's final figure but his own commission

As any good manager should do.

True but having it play out weekly in the media is going to be painful
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 02, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Cerra/Serong, Logue and a first round pick or gtfo.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on May 02, 2021, 03:33:27 PM
Pure class. Dogs had not answer for him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on May 02, 2021, 03:48:09 PM
Ran Caleb Daniels ragged in the fourth quarter.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 03, 2021, 05:38:22 PM
[Ralph] Carr reiterated on Monday that he and Bolton, averaging almost 22 touches per game, would wait until the end of the season to weigh up Richmond’s offer and any that came from rival clubs.

“We made that decision earlier in the year, nothing has changed since then,” Carr said.

“Do we talk about it? No. We are just getting on with business ... what I mean by business is the footy side.”

A three-year deal for Bolton would take him to free agency but he could expect a grander offer on the open market, particularly if, for instance, North Melbourne believe he could play a key role in their rebuild or the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle attempt to lure him home.

Player-agent sources indicate Bolton is worth between $500,000 to $600,000 a season but former St Kilda star Nick Dal Santo said that could rise to $700,000 or $800,000 a year offers from interested rival clubs.

Speaking after Friday night’s win, Hardwick expressed confidence Bolton would remain a Tiger.

“I just stay out of it but Shai is an important player to us and he knows the fact that, and our players realise it, they can get paid more somewhere else, there is no doubt about that and they sacrifice to stay. But that’s what Richmond men do,” he said.

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/business-as-usual-for-bolton-as-dusty-returns-to-the-tiger-fold-20210503-p57obo.html)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 04, 2021, 12:35:29 AM
Don’t tell Mint on Lamb that last part Dimma....
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 04, 2021, 06:51:35 AM
Sources say 500-600/year are they joking?

Richmond will have to pay over 600 to keep him.

If we agree to anything around $2million for 3 years I would consider us lucky.

He will demand easily 700+ anywhere else.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on May 04, 2021, 08:39:15 AM
And to think Jared Polec got 700K a year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 04, 2021, 09:48:50 AM
Sources say 500-600/year are they joking?

Richmond will have to pay over 600 to keep him.

If we agree to anything around $2million for 3 years I would consider us lucky.

He will demand easily 700+ anywhere else.

Thats cheap. If we get him for 3 years for say $2 million ie. 650k in year one, 650k in year 2 and $700k in year 3 we have done well.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 04, 2021, 01:16:26 PM
Sources say 500-600/year are they joking?

Richmond will have to pay over 600 to keep him.

If we agree to anything around $2million for 3 years I would consider us lucky.

He will demand easily 700+ anywhere else.

Thats cheap. If we get him for 3 years for say $2 million ie. 650k in year one, 650k in year 2 and $700k in year 3 we have done well.

Yes.

It's not impossible - if he wants more flags for less coin, then to assess his options when he's a free agent (dynasty probably over by then).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2021, 02:39:35 PM
SHOULD SHAI BOLTON SHUN BIG MONEY TO STAY AT TIGERLAND?

By Nic Negrepontis
SEN
4 May 2021


Shai Bolton is one of the key signatures at Punt Road this season, with the midfielder in no rush to re-sign according to his manager Ralph Carr.

The 22-year-old starred in the absence of Dustin Martin last Friday night, booting three goals and picking up 22 disposals in the win over the Western Bulldogs.

Nick Dal Santo believes Bolton could command upwards of $700,000 from a rival club.

“I reckon if you’re trying to get him out of Richmond, you’re paying him more than 500k or 600k,” Dal Santo told Fox Footy.

“That (700k or 800k) is not out of the question because you look at even players in the last couple of years that you think, are they really worth that?”

Despite the money potentially on offer, Garry Lyon believes it’s in Bolton’s best interests to stay at Richmond.

Lyon and Tim Watson discussed the situation on SEN Breakfast.

Watson: “What’s the best thing for Shai Bolton to do?”

Lyon: “Stay. Why, would you go?”

Watson: “Dusty’s already demonstrated that, has he not?”

Lyon: “He had a look around (before staying), Dusty.”

Watson: “He got the money too. That money probably isn’t available to Shai Bolton and he doesn’t deserve as much money. I would say he would have to take significant unders to stay at Richmond.”

Lyon: “But that’s what happens isn’t it? Through all those great Hawthorn sides, the great Geelong sides, they all took way unders to stay to be part of something really special and I guess that’s what’s going to confront him now.”

Bolton has averaged 22 disposals per game so far this season playing on-ball and pushing forward.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/03/should-shai-bolton-shun-big-money-to-stay-at-tigerland/
Title: Dimma confident Shai Bolton will shun lucrative offers to re-sign (zerohanger)
Post by: one-eyed on May 05, 2021, 12:56:44 PM
Hardwick confident off-contract Tiger will shun lucrative offers to re-sign

“If you want to play in success, you’ve got to give up something, and generally it’s monetary.”

By Mitch Keating
zerohanger.com
MAY 5, 2021


Despite the likely interest of either Fremantle or West Coast, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick remains confident in retaining Bolton, but admits there is some concern.

“I’m always uncomfortable with good players out of contract,” Hardwick said on Wednesday.

“We love Shai and I’m pretty sure he loves us as well.

“That’ll just take a bit of time to work through. Contract discussions are always like that, but we’re very confident in what we’ve created here, that players want to stay and players want to come.”

With a tight purse likely strapping Richmond of offering Bolton a lucrative deal to match potential offers from rival clubs, Hardwick said he would hold no resentment in players opting for a more favourable offer.

“I don’t begrudge players for looking for different situations that might afford them some luxuries in life, that’s the game we’re in. We understand that.

“Ideally I’d love to keep Shai Bolton a Tiger and I’m pretty sure he’d like to stay one as well.”

Hardwick drew comparisons to some of the greater clubs of the past 20 years, like Hawthorn and Geelong, in how individual sacrifices can be the root of a premiership winning side.

“A number of players have signed for less,” he added. “That’s a reality, they could get a lot more money somewhere else.

“It’s the thing you give up to stay at a successful club. We’ve seen it over a number of years at other other clubs that have been really successful.

“If you want to play in success, you’ve got to give up something, and generally it’s monetary.”

Bolton has taken his game to new heights in 2021, averaging 21.89 disposals, 5.29 inside 50’s, 4.71 clearances and one goal per game.

https://www.zerohanger.com/hardwick-confident-off-contract-tiger-will-shun-lucrative-rival-offers-in-favour-of-punt-road-stay-afl-news-83267/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on May 07, 2021, 08:27:34 PM
Freak! One the best speckies I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 07, 2021, 09:14:25 PM
This is just the beginning. He will take more.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on May 07, 2021, 11:46:14 PM
Only highlight of the night. Just an amazing mark.

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Title: Re: Pick 29. Shai Bolton
Post by: Rampsation on May 08, 2021, 01:23:58 AM
lol at this pick not the kid himself.who knows he may go alright.

The only decent pick we have and we use it on a runt with enough weaknesses to be concerned about.
We could have picked up this type with much later picks or rookie picks./

14 smalls on the list we just used pick 15 on Rioli the yr before. Lloyd had a good yr and kicked 35 goals and we had another two genuine sml fwds  plus Edwards on the list sml fwd imo was no priority  and what do we do we take this kid with our only decent nd pick and we actually get a kid who shows just as much as this bloke with our only rookie pick. and fools try to defend it.

Lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 08, 2021, 07:04:47 AM
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/richmond/BoltonSpeckie.gif.gif)



Seen from different angles here: https://giant.gfycat.com/ReliableGlumFrog.mp4
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on May 08, 2021, 12:35:23 PM
Should be a shoo-in for mark of the year at this stage but don't be surprised if the "experts" award it to that Murphy kid from the Filth's Saint Nick impression from last week....they love those kind of marks and they hate us....... :shh
Title: Shai Bolton set to knock back big money deals to remain at Tigers (HeraldSun)
Post by: one-eyed on May 08, 2021, 06:02:52 PM
Richmond’s rising WA star Shai Bolton set to knock back big money deals to remain at Tigers

Catherine Healey
The West Australian
Sat, 8 May 2021


Young West Aussie Shai Bolton is set to knock back offers of up to $800,000 a year to remain loyal to Richmond and commit to a new deal.

As speculation continues to swirl about where the kid from Katanning will play in 2022 ramps up, Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph says Bolton wants to stay a Tiger.

“Shai Bolton will stay at the Richmond Football Club, but it will take sacrifice and it will come late in the season,” Ralph said on Fox Footy.

“Deals likely to be offered to him for up to $800,000 a season.

“He‘ll need to sacrifice and his manager Ralph Carr will need to do the same as he did with Dustin Martin, which is bridge the gap in those massive offers with the commercial opportunities that come with big marks like tonight on the big stage for a big club like Richmond.”

Bolton is WA football royalty as the son of former Docker and Peel Thunder great Darren Bolton and the nephew of Sandover Medallist Allistair Pickett.

But he was overlooked by both Fremantle and West Coast in the 2016 AFL Draft, before being taken by Richmond with pick 29.

Shai Bolton is having a breakout season.
Shai Bolton is having a breakout season. Credit: Quinn Rooney/AFL Photos
The Dockers instead went with Griffin Logue at pick 8 while the Eagles chose Daniel Venables with pick 13.

Bolton is one of four West Aussies out of contract at Richmond at the end of the year, alongside Pinjarra local Kamdyn McIntosh, former Lake Grace junior Liam Baker and troubled Sydney Stack.

Last month, Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr fuelled speculation the 22-year-old dual premiership player would consider rival offers when he said no new deal would be signed during the season.

But speaking to the Herald Sun in March, Carr said he expects Bolton to stay in black and yellow for 2022 and beyond.

“My feeling is he won’t move from Tigerland. He will stay,” Carr said.

“He is a ripping kid and why would he want to go anywhere else.

“He has only just turned 22 and his breakout year is probably this year.

“He is a special player. He is just a beauty.”

Bolton is having a breakout 2021 season, averaging almost 22 disposals and a goal a game.

On Friday night, he put forward a ripping mark of the year contender in Richmond’s 63-point loss to Geelong.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/richmonds-rising-wa-star-shai-bolton-set-to-knock-back-big-money-deals-to-remain-at-tigers-ng-b881867081z
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on May 08, 2021, 06:08:27 PM
Thank Faaark for that
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on May 09, 2021, 10:14:44 AM
Going pretty good is shai. We have our Edwards replacement now to find our Dusty and Cotchin ones.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 10, 2021, 04:43:36 PM
Similarities between Bolton and Roach's speckies:

• Both were taken at the city end of the MCG.

• Both happened in the first quarter of the respective matches.

• Both were chest marks.

• Both were converted into goals.

• Both were taken in early May – Roach on May 5, 1979 and Bolton on May 7, 2021.

• And, unfortunately, Richmond lost both games by substantial margins – 79 points in 1979, 63 points last Friday night.

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/05/10/b2fff12e-ea91-4001-ac99-87a57614cccb/64910019.jpg?width=1416&height=2124)(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/05/10/45553eeb-53b5-4a3d-b454-d50a243d02f2/08RiGe21MW0372.JPG?width=1416&height=2124)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/933163/bolton-emulates-disco-
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 10, 2021, 04:44:31 PM
Vote for Bolton's mark here on the AFL website for Mark of the Week: https://www.afl.com.au/news/611823/mark-of-the-year-watch-and-vote-now
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 11, 2021, 04:55:59 PM
Benny Gale on Bolton's contract negotiations:

The sublimely talented Bolton remains unsigned beyond 2021 but Gale is confident the West Australian native will put pen to a new Richmond deal in time.

“That’s an ongoing conversation,” he said.

“This is the other disappointment. In the cold light of day we’re a footy club and right now we’re in a position where we don’t have too many midfielders available at the moment.

“Because of this situation they’ve found themselves in, which we understand which is regrettable, we’ll be without Shai for the next three weeks.

“So we’re in discussions with Shai and with (manager) Ralph (Carr). They’re very constructive and they’ll land at the right spot. This will have no bearing on those discussions.

“I’m confident he won’t be going anywhere. He loves it here, he thrives here, he really belongs here and formalities will take place and it will run its course.

“You don’t want to put a date on these things but we’re very confident he’ll be a Richmond player.”

Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/10/how-richmonds-hand-has-been-forced-and-why-it-provides-a-great-opportunity/)

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 11, 2021, 06:00:22 PM
SEN saying Tom Browne on 7news tonight will have news on the clubs chasing Bolton.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 11, 2021, 06:59:12 PM
Browne said Bolton is worth $800k. "Industry sources" say the latest incident won't affect his value. No mention of other clubs.

Browne also said he spoke to manager Ralph Carr tonight who reiterated that a decision won't be made until the end of the season.

https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1392039877848354822
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on May 11, 2021, 08:11:35 PM
Bush league afl journalism is better then Browne.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 12, 2021, 05:03:08 PM
But waits there's more from Tom Browne on MMM today:

* Bolton very happy at Richmond. Balances of probabilities he re-signs.

* Report in HeraldSun that WA clubs are aware Bolton wants to stay at Richmond.

* Spoke to Carr last night and again this morning. Contract discussions won't start until the end of the season.

* If Freo throw out there something crazy like a million dollars then things could change.

https://omny.fm/shows/the-rub/tom-brownes-news-trade-wednesday-clarkos-gettable
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on May 12, 2021, 05:07:40 PM
Similarities between Bolton and Roach's speckies:

• Both were taken at the city end of the MCG.

• Both happened in the first quarter of the respective matches.

• Both were chest marks.

• Both were converted into goals.

• Both were taken in early May – Roach on May 5, 1979 and Bolton on May 7, 2021.

• And, unfortunately, Richmond lost both games by substantial margins – 79 points in 1979, 63 points last Friday night.

(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/05/10/b2fff12e-ea91-4001-ac99-87a57614cccb/64910019.jpg?width=1416&height=2124)(https://resources.richmondfc.com.au/photo-resources/2021/05/10/45553eeb-53b5-4a3d-b454-d50a243d02f2/08RiGe21MW0372.JPG?width=1416&height=2124)
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/933163/bolton-emulates-disco-

...........and both won a Premiership for the Tigers the following year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 13, 2021, 10:01:40 AM
In the first pick number 29 was roaming the pack in prime position for a crumb

In the second pick 29 was the player taking the screamer  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on May 13, 2021, 12:45:46 PM
Can someone remind me, wasn't Bolton the pick we got from the Vickery trade
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Gracie on May 13, 2021, 01:15:53 PM
Correct

Free agency compensation pick for loss of Vickery
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 13, 2021, 01:26:33 PM
Correct

Free agency compensation pick for loss of Vickery
Well what do you know?

The ONLY good thing to come from “SideshowBob” Vickery  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 13, 2021, 06:24:07 PM
Bolton didn't win Mark of the Week. Pies supporters hijacked the fan vote so Mihocek got it :facepalm.


Watch your head for Brody Mihocek Raising hands

The high-flying Pie has taken home the round eight nomination for the @FOURNTWENTY Mark of the Year!

 Don't stress Tiger fans, the MOTY committee will add 5 additional marks from outside the weekly winners to go into the final draw before the overall 2021 Four'N Twenty Mark of the Year is selected.


https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1392752219015946245
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on May 13, 2021, 08:26:47 PM
As voted by fans. It will probably still win mark of the year when non nuffies are voting.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 14, 2021, 08:37:52 AM
Another example of racist white Collingwood football club culture and it’s white racist supporters that hate anyone of colour winning and will only work hard when it looks like someone from colour might win something.  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on May 14, 2021, 09:41:16 AM
The mark of the year became a complete joke when Daniher won it instead of Howe one year.  Same with the goal of the year when they just gave it to Betts regardless.  No one gives a poo anymore. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on May 14, 2021, 11:55:21 AM
Fans shouldn't vote, of course they are going to vote for their teams player.  It should be an independent panel of judges. 
The AFL is becoming a farce with some of things they do.
 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 14, 2021, 01:02:44 PM
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says Tiger Shai Bolton can still win mark of the year, even though Brody Mihocek’s speccie was voted the best of the weekend.

“Mihocek’s mark was very good but Shai Bolton’s was the best I’ve seen in years,” the AFL chief executive told 3AW on Friday morning.

“Thankfully we’ve corrected it. The public disagrees with me and maybe you but there’s now a provision that the All-Australian committee can add five marks to the week-to-week public voting and I feel confident Shai’s will be there at the end.

“It was an unbelievable mark and just the energy that created at the ground was remarkable.”

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/pies-rally-to-bump-off-bolton-but-screamer-still-up-for-mark-of-the-year-20210514-p57rx9.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 19, 2021, 09:27:46 PM
Bolton back at training today.

(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/848996.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/849025.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/848994.jpg)
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(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2021/05/19/849003.jpg)
Source: AFL Photos.
Title: Shai Bolton "won't be going anywhere" - Richo (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on May 20, 2021, 02:24:53 PM
“HE WON’T BE GOING ANYWHERE:” RICHARDSON CERTAIN ON SHAI BOLTON'S FUTURE

Nic Negrepontis
SEN
20 May 2021


Richmond great Matthew Richardson is completely confident that Shai Bolton will remain at the Tigers.

Bolton is out of contract at the end of the season and has been enjoying an excellent year, averaging 22 disposals, six score involvements and five clearances per game to go with 10 goals.

He has been dynamic both in the midfield and inside 50 and will be in heavy demand from opposition clubs, particularly back home in Western Australia.

Richardson was quick to stamp out all rumours on Sportsday on Wednesday night.

“Shai Bolton to Freo? Where did that come from? Is that news today?” Richardson said.

“Shai Bolton will stay at Richmond.

“I would be staggered if he doesn’t stay at Richmond.

“He won’t be going anywhere.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/19/he-wont-be-going-anywhere-richardson-certain-on-shai-boltons-future/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 27, 2021, 10:52:41 AM
HEADLAND NAMES THE NUMBER ONE INDIGENOUS PLAYER IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW

SEN
27 May 2021


Former Fremantle and Brisbane player Des Headland has named who he believes is the best Indigenous AFL footballer based on 2021 form.

Speaking on Sportsday WA overnight, Headland pointed to Richmond’s Shai Bolton.

Bolton has averaged 22 disposals per game for the Tigers and has kicked 10 goals. He’s also the clear frontrunner for Mark of the Year.

“The first one that comes to mind is Shai Bolton over the year so far. He’s been on fire for Richmond,” Headland answered when asked who he thought was the number one Indigenous player in the game.

“I went to the game on Saturday night to see Buddy Franklin running around like he did in his heyday. He’ll go down as one of the best of all-time.

“This year, Shai Bolton is probably a standout for me and he’s come a long way and he’s improving every year. Just got to keep away from punching walls or whatever happened when he broke his wrist, the young fella.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/27/headland-names-the-number-one-indigenous-player-in-the-game-right-now/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 28, 2021, 02:13:16 PM
Benny Gale was asked about Shai's contract negotiations:

"Yeah, I think so. It's going well. We're confident Shai will remain at Richmond. In terms of the details and resolving all the issues that need to be resolved, it will all be done in due course. Ralph [Carr] has indicated that. We've got no reason to doubt that. We're confident he [Bolton] will be at Richmond for years to come".

"He's a colourful character is Ralph. No, I'll be honest, he's a very good agent. A very good representative of his players. He has a wholistic approach and has been really good for their entire lives. I think Dustin in particular has been testament to that".


Source: SEN (https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=833371)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 29, 2021, 07:46:38 PM
Excitement machine Bolton is back after two weeks on the sidelines with a broken wrist sustained in a nightclub fight.

"He's important to the way we play and he's been been really important when we've needed some troops to come through that midfield part of the ground," Hardwick said.

"We expect him to come in and play a really vital role for us.

"He's trained really well with a bit of a guard on his hand ... I think the doc would prefer him to play with the guard but we'll wait and see how he goes."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7274796/tiger-call-up-young-tall-for-afl-chance/?cs=14238
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 31, 2021, 04:08:49 AM
Dimma post-match talking about Bolton:

* Bolton was good. Shai is one of those players who can make big plays at the times it's needed. I thought he got better as the game went along. His centre bounce and clearance work is important but also his ability to set up teammates. He's come back from a broken hand which is always a bit challenging. Your hand with handling the ball can be inconsistent at stages. But I thought he got better as the game went along and he'll get better again next week.

Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/948851/round-11-hardwick-post-match)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 31, 2021, 11:45:56 AM
Would say he is up there as one of our most important players now. Kid is dynamic and just makes things happen!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 05, 2021, 02:56:57 PM
After winning last year's Yiooken Award for best on ground, Shai Bolton is looking forward to playing this year's Dreamtime game in his home state with his family & friends in the stands Red heart.

Watch: https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1400993540604235777

Hopefully Bolts has a big one tonight  :pray  :thumbsup.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on June 05, 2021, 03:07:43 PM
I love this guy’s journey. I am willing to admit I wasn’t that enamoured by him when he first put on the yellow and black. I thought he was too keen on trying to take mark of the year and he didn’t do the basics right. Also his ties with Carr made me a bit worried he would expect crazy money based on potential without actually showing anything

He has really exceeded my expectations in 2020 and for me he is the centre piece on who we have to build our team around when the sun finally sets on our current A listers and we bring in the next brigade.

I hope Shai unleashes on the bombers tonight and tears them a new one
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 06, 2021, 07:11:59 AM
That last goal of Bolts was insanely freakish  :bow :clapping.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/953159/round-12-bolton-kicks-three
Title: Shai Bolton: Growing before our eyes (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on June 07, 2021, 02:49:59 PM
Growing before our eyes

Michael Gleeson
The Age
7 June 2021


This was not a breakout game for Shai Bolton any more than last week’s was, or the ones early in the season. They were all breakout games.

Shai Bolton is growing weekly from good second-string midfielder to an elite midfielder in the space of a season.

He is one of the rarest of midfielders. He is both an inside and outside player. He is a goalkicker, and yet he is built unlike any of the other players who have this rare combination of gifts.

The other top-end multi-tasking footballers are freakishly put together: Dustin Martin, Nat Fyfe, Christian Petracca, ‘Danger’ and ‘The Bont’. They are all tall, strong, solid, powerful and fast. They are elite talents but also have a physical edge over other players.

Bolton is not tall – just 175 centimetres. He is not solid – he weighs barely more than a schoolboy at 77 kilograms. He is strong, but not powerful.

His game is not reliant on any of those typical physical traits. He doesn’t have that type of Alpha exceptionalism.

He is fast. And he does have a leap. It means he is a good overhead mark for his height (until Jack Riewoldt ignored common sense and jumped into traffic, Bolton was clearly the leader for mark of the year), and he has leg speed that only Dangerfield of the aforementioned group could beat.

Like every one of this group of elite midfielders, he has the singular inability to be tackled. He doesn’t fend off like Dusty. He doesn’t slow time like Bontempelli. He doesn’t stand up in tackles like Petracca and Fyfe. The closest equivalent is Dangerfield, who also has tacklers melt off him as he accelerates.

To be clear, I am not saying he is in this bracket of midfielders yet, for he has not done it often enough for long enough at the elite level. But he is trending that way. He may not reach that level but he does have rare attributes and, at the moment, we are seeing him improve weekly.

Critically, he also seizes the occasion in big moments. His goals in the last quarter all had an element of chance that simultaneously also had nothing to do with luck. He was in positions where the ball fell fortunately for him, but he then had the pace, vision and lightness on his feet to capitalise on that good fortune.

Forward of the ball he looks like a natural, intuitive forward. In the middle he looks a natural midfielder.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/four-points-dreams-realised-on-perth-s-biggest-stage-20210606-p57yis.html
Title: Should Bolton knock back big money and re-sign with Richmond? (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on June 07, 2021, 03:34:43 PM
SHOULD SHAI BOLTON KNOCK BACK THE BIG MONEY AND RE-SIGN WITH RICHMOND?

By Nic Negrepontis
SEN
7 June 2021


Richmond's Shai Bolton looms as one of the more interesting out of contract players in the AFL.

The forward’s value has skyrocketed this year, kicking goals in big games and finding more of the ball.

He has gone from an x-factor player to a star. His efforts against Essendon in Round 12 arguably separated the two teams.

Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr has stated his client is in no rush to re-sign with Richmond and while he could find a huge pay day elsewhere, David King believes Bolton should stick with the Tigers.

“It’s very simple. Shai Bolton, if you want to go and earn $1 million a season, you can go and get it, but that will still be there in three years time,” King told SEN’s Whateley.

“Right now, we’re in the window. We’ve already won our flags and we’re going again.

“We’ve probably got two or three more opportunities here.

“So you can sit back, and you’ll hardly be a pauper, you’ll probably be on $650,000 a year. Which is great money for you at your age while you build your reputation and your craft, while you destroy the competition.

“We want to build you into the next Dustin Martin. So go and ask Dustin what it was like when he could have gone to the Kangaroos. He stayed and look at it now.

“The money is the money now. It corrects. If your career goes on the trajectory, and all these other clubs are telling you that it will, but stay here, follow the course that Dustin’s mapped out for you.

“Put a five-year period together of excellence, then cash in. This kid’s going nowhere. Why would you leave?

“The grass is always greener, I get that. In terms of finance, it’s attractive that you’re worth that sort of investment. Richmond are the most enjoyable team to be involved in. They’ve got enough stars that not all of them have to star every week.

“And it’s about winning flags. You’d rather win another premiership and leave a couple hundred thousand dollars on the floor over a 10-year period.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/06/07/should-shai-bolton-knock-back-the-big-money-and-re-sign-with-richmond/

------------------------------------------------

"He is worth a fortune. He is a remarkable footballer. He does things that nobody else can do." - Daniel Harford on RSN

https://twitter.com/RSNBreakfast/status/1401663754668888064
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on June 07, 2021, 04:53:20 PM
Oh how i wish we could rewind the clock and see what all but a few of us were saying about this kid....:shh

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 07, 2021, 05:00:58 PM
Vote here for Bolts' freakish goal: https://www.afl.com.au/news/628044/goal-of-the-year-watch-and-vote-now
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 07, 2021, 05:31:57 PM
Anyone paying him $1mil/year is crazy.

Even an outside club wanting to throw the sink shouldn't be paying more than $800k.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on June 07, 2021, 06:45:13 PM
Anyone paying him $1mil/year is crazy.

Even an outside club wanting to throw the sink shouldn't be paying more than $800k.

Look at what Carlton are paying Zac Williams and Jack Martin or what the Saints are paying Brad Hill. There’s clubs out there looking for star talent and distractions to team performance like star signings that command $900-1m per year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 07, 2021, 08:54:04 PM
It is going to take a while for Richmond to secure the signature of star Tiger Shai Bolton, reports Jon Ralph.

Watch here: https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/afl/tigers-stuck-at-contract-impasse!803757
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on June 07, 2021, 11:45:28 PM
It is going to take a while for Richmond to secure the signature of star Tiger Shai Bolton, reports Jon Ralph.

Watch here: https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/afl/tigers-stuck-at-contract-impasse!803757

Rehash old news as new.
Ralph is a dill.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 08, 2021, 04:30:57 AM
Wanted man: How much is young Tiger worth?

An AFL legend says a rival club would offer Shai Bolton up to $900,000 to leave Punt Road. So what should the Tigers pay him to stay?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trade-hq/moneyball-all-the-latest-trade-and-contract-news/news-story/312a8159502b9f02e37bc4e29b3cb7e0
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 08, 2021, 03:39:25 PM
It is going to take a while for Richmond to secure the signature of star Tiger Shai Bolton, reports Jon Ralph.

Watch here: https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/afl/tigers-stuck-at-contract-impasse!803757

Rehash old news as new.
Ralph is a dill.
Ralph going with it in the HeraldSun as well  ::).


Why Shai won’t listen to Tigers’ offers — yet

In-demand Richmond young gun Shai Bolton has put off contract talks with the Tigers until the end of the season, Jon Ralph writes.


https://twitter.com/superfooty/status/1402071125996163076
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 08, 2021, 06:27:04 PM
THE SURPRISING INFLUENCE ON BOLTON’S CONTRACT DECISION

By Andrew Slevison
SEN
8 June 2021


Former Richmond assistant coach Justin Leppitsch admits he was shocked to learn just how much of an influence Ralph Carr has on his clients.

The music mogul has a small stable of AFL players within his management enterprise including Tigers superstar Dustin Martin and fellow triple premiership player Daniel Rioli.

Also on the books is Mabior Chol, Geelong’s Quinton Narkle and current Tigers darling Shai Bolton, who is attracting plenty of media attention with his contract up at the conclusion of this season.

Rival clubs are showing interest in the 22-year-old Western Australian talent and his signature promises to be a prized possession for whoever lands it.

Leppitsch, who worked closely with Bolton between 2017 and 2020, believes the decision - surprisingly to him - is in very good hands with his manager Carr.

“I was talking to (Richmond list manager) Blair Hartley and I asked him about player managers and do they help or hinder the player,” Leppitsch said on SEN’s Whateley.

“Are they good to say, ‘the coach says you still have to work on A,B and C and you’ll get a bigger contract’, or so on and so forth.

“I asked, ‘who’s the best at that type of thing?’, and he said, ‘you’d be very surprised but it’s Ralph Carr’. That did shock me at the time.

“We spoke about it and it shocked you to think that Ralph Carr is the one that actually sits his players down and says, ‘mate, do the hard work, get it right and I’ll get you the contract’.

“It’s funny that Shai has had that move to Ralph as well. Dustin was his one and only for a long period of time and now Mabior Chol has jumped on board as well.

“You need that as an influence around you, you need to have your most important influences giving you the right advice.

“That could be really important in Shai’s development to have someone around him that gives him that sort of advice.”

Having spent four seasons witnessing first-hand how Bolton has developed his game from a flashy small forward into a prime-moving midfielder who kicks goals, Leppitsch has been somewhat taken aback by what he’s seen.

He now rates Bolton as a player who possesses everything required to flourish in the modern game.

“What a player he’s becoming,” he added.

“He’s the sort of player that you almost need a state-of-the-art HD TV to see him change direction because it’s so fast that it’s like, ‘what just happened right there?’

“You slow it down and realise the mechanics of his movement is quite amazing. At times he looks off balance but can still keep his feet and change direction, settle and then kick a goal. It’s like his arms and legs don’t belong to his body.

“I don’t know how he puts it all together but he’s an amazing player. His growth as a player is huge.

“From someone who saw him as a young player in the game, there’s no way you’d expect his growth to be where it’s at. He always had the offensive talent but now combination-wise he’s got everything.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/06/08/the-surprising-influence-on-boltons-contract-decision/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 09, 2021, 04:38:38 AM
Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph revealed on Fox Sports News’ AFL Tonight that the West Australian is still far apart on a new contract with Richmond. It follows earlier reports that Fremantle and West Coast are looking to lure him back home.

And while Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr reportedly expects a deal to eventually get done with the Tigers, Bolton is believed to be happy to wait until the end of the season as his stocks rise weekly.

“It is effectively a contract impasse for Richmond and Shai Bolton. He’s probably still going to stay but it’s going to take them all the way through to the end of the season to get this signature done,” Ralph told Fox Sports News’ AFL Tonight

“His manager Ralph Carr has told me several times this year that he believes his player will stay — he wants him to stay and he keeps telling Shai Bolton that that’s what he should do.

“Richmond wants to put a contract offer to him, but Bolton himself is the one who is adamant he won’t consider a new contract until the end of the season, he wants it to play out.”

Complicating matters for Richmond is their need to also lock down the likes of Callum Coleman-Jones, Marbior Chol and Daniel Rioli on new deals, while Shane Edwards, Jack Riewoldt and Bachar Houli are all eligible for free agency at season’s end.

Coleman-Jones and Chol have both reportedly received interest from rival clubs as Richmond face several big contract decisions in the next 12 months.

“It’s an issue for Richmond because his price keeps going up by the week ... and how does Richmond offer contracts to the likes of Callum Coleman-Jones, Mabior Chol and even their experienced free agents in Shane Edwards and Jack Riewoldt when they don’t know how much money they need for this star player?” Ralph added.

“Carr has told other clubs he doesn’t believe Bolton will leave Richmond, but it just raises the spectre of another club at the end of the season missing out on finals or knowing that they need a player like Bolton and offering him that million dollar a year, spectacular, can’t refuse deal.

“I still think the expectation is he’ll stay but it’s going to take Richmond a very long time to get this signature done.”

Bolton is coming off a sensational performance in his team’s Dreamtime win over Essendon on Saturday night at Optus Stadium – gathering 21 disposals and booting three goals.

AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson was full of praise for the ace midfielder, labelling him the “best 22-year old I’ve seen for a long, long time.”

“Juddy (Chris Judd) at 21 (years of age) was unbelievable and has Shai Bolton covered. But there’s not many (players) at 22 years of age who can do what this kid can do,” Robinson said on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 on Monday night.

“He’s a pleasure to watch, even if you don’t barrack for Richmond.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-news-2021-shai-bolton-shai-bolton-contract-shai-bolton-resigns-shai-bolton-contract-impasse-richmond-players-out-of-contract/news-story/3a3d888b389a0f6ffeae121e2d078e9d
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 09, 2021, 07:40:00 AM
What's he worth if we are forced to trade?

Low first rounder + good player? 2 first rounders?

Maybe Cerra + Freo 1st round?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on June 09, 2021, 08:54:47 AM
Try Cerra, Brayshaw, Serong, Fyfe and their 1st rounder
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on June 09, 2021, 11:11:28 AM
Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph revealed on Fox Sports News’ AFL Tonight that the West Australian is still far apart on a new contract with Richmond. It follows earlier reports that Fremantle and West Coast are looking to lure him back home.

And while Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr reportedly expects a deal to eventually get done with the Tigers, Bolton is believed to be happy to wait until the end of the season as his stocks rise weekly.

“It is effectively a contract impasse for Richmond and Shai Bolton. He’s probably still going to stay but it’s going to take them all the way through to the end of the season to get this signature done,” Ralph told Fox Sports News’ AFL Tonight

“His manager Ralph Carr has told me several times this year that he believes his player will stay — he wants him to stay and he keeps telling Shai Bolton that that’s what he should do.

“Richmond wants to put a contract offer to him, but Bolton himself is the one who is adamant he won’t consider a new contract until the end of the season, he wants it to play out.”

Complicating matters for Richmond is their need to also lock down the likes of Callum Coleman-Jones, Marbior Chol and Daniel Rioli on new deals, while Shane Edwards, Jack Riewoldt and Bachar Houli are all eligible for free agency at season’s end.

Coleman-Jones and Chol have both reportedly received interest from rival clubs as Richmond face several big contract decisions in the next 12 months.

“It’s an issue for Richmond because his price keeps going up by the week ... and how does Richmond offer contracts to the likes of Callum Coleman-Jones, Mabior Chol and even their experienced free agents in Shane Edwards and Jack Riewoldt when they don’t know how much money they need for this star player?” Ralph added.

“Carr has told other clubs he doesn’t believe Bolton will leave Richmond, but it just raises the spectre of another club at the end of the season missing out on finals or knowing that they need a player like Bolton and offering him that million dollar a year, spectacular, can’t refuse deal.

“I still think the expectation is he’ll stay but it’s going to take Richmond a very long time to get this signature done.”

Bolton is coming off a sensational performance in his team’s Dreamtime win over Essendon on Saturday night at Optus Stadium – gathering 21 disposals and booting three goals.

AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson was full of praise for the ace midfielder, labelling him the “best 22-year old I’ve seen for a long, long time.”

“Juddy (Chris Judd) at 21 (years of age) was unbelievable and has Shai Bolton covered. But there’s not many (players) at 22 years of age who can do what this kid can do,” Robinson said on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 on Monday night.

“He’s a pleasure to watch, even if you don’t barrack for Richmond.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-news-2021-shai-bolton-shai-bolton-contract-shai-bolton-resigns-shai-bolton-contract-impasse-richmond-players-out-of-contract/news-story/3a3d888b389a0f6ffeae121e2d078e9d

Again just rehashing what was already stated.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 09, 2021, 01:55:32 PM
RICHMOND COACH HARDWICK COMMENTS ON BOLTON CONTRACT SITUATION

By Alex Zaia
SEN
9 June 2021


Richmond coach Damien Hardwick hopes emerging star Shai Bolton is willing to stay at the Tigers for less money amid reports of a contract impasse.

Bolton, 22, is coming out of contract and is yet to agree to terms on a new deal with the reigning premiers as his value continues to soar on the back of some scintillating form.

“It’s always the challenge, isn’t it? In good sides, the players play for less and they’ve got an understanding of that,” Hardwick told SEN Breakfast.

“They’ll always get paid more elsewhere … but we think our players and our organisation creates a great culture that players want to stay and be a part of that.

“I think the vast majority of those guys will sacrifice to stay and we hope Shai is one of those players.

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“He’s a prodigious talent, you’ve only got to look at the last 12 minutes of that game (against Essendon) to see what he can do and the improvement level he’s still got in front of him is enormous.

“We think he’ll stay but until he puts his signature on the dotted line we don’t know.”

Bolton is one of several Richmond players that are without contracts for next year.

Veterans Jack Riewoldt, Shane Edwards and Bachar Houli are eligible for free agency while Daniel Rioli, Callum Coleman-Jones, Marbior Chol are also remain unsigned.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/06/08/richmond-coach-hardwick-comments-on-bolton-contract-situation/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MaccaDacca on June 09, 2021, 01:56:07 PM
Not buying this narrative that this is all Shai's decision to wait until the end of the season.

It's classic Carr tactics. Another of Wreck it Ralph's clients has just announced the same thing...

Quinton Narkle and the Cats are in discussions about the 23-year-old’s future beyond 2021, however the midfielder is not expected to make a decision about his next contract until season’s end.

His manager Ralph Carr confirmed the in-form on-baller was in no rush to make a call, telling The Age a decision would be made “at season’s end” with the Cats also understood to be happy with where discussions sit.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 09, 2021, 06:59:53 PM
Shai Bolton's Tiger Tale Has Been One Of 2021's Standout Stories

By Dem Panopoulos
statsinsider.com.au
9 June 2021


Shai Bolton is more than just one of the most exciting players in the AFL.

With a highlight reel that already rivals some of the greats in AFL history, Bolton has well and truly emerged as Richmond’s main point of difference, and a weapon that’s unmatched across the competition.

The 22-year-old’s rapid improvement in 2021 has seen him become a consistent, high-quality contributor to one of the greatest clubs in the modern era, playing a vital midfield/forward role.

In fact, Bolton has finished with 20 or more disposals in 9 of 10 games, kicking at least one goal in 8 matches, while only ending up with less than 4 inside-50s on one occasion.

His performance against Sydney in Round 3, finishing with just 7 possessions and 3 clangers has already proven to be an aberration, as Bolton’s offensive talents have been a vital factor in Richmond’s successes, and a major reason why they're a 69.3% chance of once again playing Finals according to the Stats Insider futures model.

There were glimpses of Bolton’s talents in 2020 where he was predominately stationed on a forward flank, finishing with 3, three-vote Brownlow games.

Only on select few occasions, when the Tigers were missing the bulk of their midfield did Bolton get opportunities in the centre last season, finishing with 24 disposals and 6 clearances against Brisbane in Round 10, and 29 disposals, 7 inside-50s, 5 clearances and a goal against the Bombers in Round 13.

Draft experts believed that Bolton would become an exciting and damaging outside player at AFL level, predominately as a forward, and while the former second-round draft pick has followed that path, an improved fitness base, coupled with a strong work ethic, has seen him add many more strings to his bow.

There are career-highs across the board.

Bolton is averaging 21.8 disposals, 4.8 marks, 5.5 inside 50s, 4.4 clearances and 6.8 score involvements a game.

With 419.8 metres gained per match, and an average of over a goal, behind and goal assist per game, the numbers speak volumes for his impact.

At just 175 centimetres tall, he's ranked 3rd at the club for marks inside-50, and 5th for contested marks per game, indicating he's doing a lot of absolutely everything.

To prove any detractors wrong, Bolton wins 44.24% of his possessions in a contested manner, proving to be just as potent on the inside as he is damaging on the outside.

As an overall package, the Western Australian is Richmond’s most talented player and will be pushing Dustin Martin soon to be their best player.

To label Bolton the best 22-year-old in the game currently is warranted, however to label him the best in the last decade mightn’t even be applicable within the confines of the Punt Road – Jack Riewoldt won the Coleman Medal at age 21 and Trent Cotchin won the Brownlow at 22.

Yet, it’s becoming exceedingly obvious that Bolton’s rare combination of traits will elevate him to superb heights if he stays fit and realises his potential.

The same could’ve been said for a current star out west, where the similarities are quite evident.

Michael Walters has proven to be one of Fremantle’s best players over the last decade, and will go down as one of the club’s most talented player.

A career that has been severely hampered by injuries, Walters has still managed to be Fremantle’s leading goalkicker on 5 occasions, and broke into the All-Australian team in 2019, all while playing for a team that had compiled a dismal 29-59 record over the previous 4 seasons.

Whether Victorian biases are applicable or otherwise, there's little doubt that on a better team, and with some luck in his body, Walters’ peak could’ve been legendary – he polled 37 Brownlow votes between 2017 and 2020, which came after two 40+ goal seasons.

There are definite similarities in the way in which Bolton and Walters play, particularly the contested ball work on the inside when playing midfield, and the lateral movement in offensive movement to create space for long-raking kicks.

In 2019, the 30-year-old Docker averaged 22 disposals, 4 clearances, 6.5 score involvements and 4 inside-50s, collecting 43.63% of his possessions in a contested manner, and kicking 40 goals in the process.

These numbers are eerily similar to Bolton’s current level of performance, perhaps the main difference is that Fremantle’s star is far more of a ground level sneak inside-50, aiming to find more space and being far more goal-minded, whereas the Tiger’s approach is more kamikaze and aggressive.

Where we had to wait 11 years for the absolute peak of midfield Michael Walters, due to both injury and necessity for him to play forward, the Tigers have been able to unlock the beginnings of Bolton’s potential in just his 5thseason, already becoming to Dustin Martin what Walters has been to Nat Fyfe.

Of course, Richmond has been afforded such luxuries by creating a system that enables players to focus on their strengths, which goes a long way to rapid development and positional obsolescence.

The small forwards push so far up the ground and run in waves that those with greater talent and ability can use space to their advantage, which is what the likes of Jake Aarts and Jason Castagna do for Richmond.

Right now, halfway through the 2021 season, the Tigers have settled on their perfect mix for Bolton, and success breeds the best form of growth.

Over the last four weeks, he's spent more time on the field, using it to rest forward and create a more 50/50 split with his midfield time.

This has allowed Richmond to always have either Martin or Bolton sitting at full forward, with both nearly unbeatable in different ways.

As for the result? Bolton has kicked 10 goals in his last four games, while Martin has kicked 8.

Opposition fans look at Richmond and lament the fact that youth enters the team and performs at such a high-level, but Bolton’s story is that of a great work ethic and landing in a successful environment, unlike Walters.

Clearly, he is an extremely talented player that will likely push for a 2021 All-Australian spot, although the half-forward spots are likely to be occupied by Marcus Bontempelli, Christian Petracca and Dayne Zorko, who also possess enormous numbers.

This year, we are just seeing him scratch the surface of his talent and sky-high potential, while it's little wonder enormous figures are being thrown about regarding his next contract.

2021 has illustrated that Richmond has found the perfect balance to maximise their young star’s current abilities, while history suggests the Tigers are best placed to nurture the young talent.

Bolton is about to get paid either way, and staying at Richmond is the best path to realising his full potential.

https://www.statsinsider.com.au/blog/AFL/shai-boltons-tiger-tale-has-been-one-of-2021s-standout-stories
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 09, 2021, 07:27:04 PM
This guy leaves me sometimes gobsmacked, sometimes laughing, sometimes just shaking my head in disbelief.

Rioli should watch him and be ashamed.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on June 09, 2021, 10:59:03 PM
He was just as good last year
The media is slow on the uptake
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 10, 2021, 07:30:09 PM
Shai Bolton provided us a Dreamtime in Perth highlight to remember as he earned the round 12 @rebelsport Goal of the Year nomination!

https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1402918841961697284

 :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 11, 2021, 07:16:36 PM
Bolton didn't train today as he has travelled to Perth ahead of the team to attend a family funeral but will play on Sunday.

https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1403273662665527298
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on June 11, 2021, 08:32:12 PM
This guy leaves me sometimes gobsmacked, sometimes laughing, sometimes just shaking my head in disbelief.

Rioli should watch him and be ashamed.

Why should Rioli be ashamed?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 12, 2021, 12:52:06 AM
This guy leaves me sometimes gobsmacked, sometimes laughing, sometimes just shaking my head in disbelief.

Rioli should watch him and be ashamed.

Why should Rioli be ashamed?

Because as a similarly sized small forward with oodles of talent he doesn't put in half the effort or contribute half as much.

2017 Rioli looked like he was going to be a star. Bolton hadn't even played a game.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 12, 2021, 10:34:36 AM
Would substitute half with one tenth
Title: WA clubs circling Tiger star Shai Bolton: Sumich (Foxsports)
Post by: one-eyed on June 12, 2021, 03:55:45 PM
WA CLUBS CIRCLING TIGER STAR

Western Australian football legend Peter Sumich believes Fremantle and West Coast are “sniffing around” the prospect of luring out-of-contract Tiger Shai Bolton home.

Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph revealed earlier this week that the 22-year old has reached a “contract impasse” with Richmond and has put talks on hold until the end of the season.

It comes during a career-best campaign for Bolton – who has averaged 21.8 disposals and booted 14 goals from 10 games to set himself up for a significant pay rise.

Speaking on AFL Tonight, Sumich suggested that the WA clubs are closely monitoring the young star’s situation.

“Both WA clubs will be sniffing around for sure. He’s a class act, class player,” Sumich said.

“He really changed the game with Dusty Martin late there last week against Essendon and got the Tigers going with a couple of great goals.

“He’d be a welcome player to WA, whether it’s at the Eagles or Fremantle, but we’ll wait and see. It’s hard to lure some of these players when they win three premierships and play at a great club like Richmond.

“I like to see players stay at one club – especially when they do when a premiership – I think they owe it to the club even in a rebuild to stay there. If they haven’t won a premiership at a club, no problems, look to go to a (rival) club to win one.

“Shai’s already won a couple so you’d think he’d stay at this stage.”

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-whispers-dogs-snowflakes-chance-in-hell-of-moving-prized-no-1-pick-wa-clubs-sniffing-around-tigers-star/news-story/770b777e73f8504674de4857f3099101)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on June 12, 2021, 04:10:33 PM
Sumich = smart
Ralph Malf = dumb as dog poo
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Fluffy Tiger on June 13, 2021, 08:27:08 PM
Not having a great night. Reading own press? Who knows.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 13, 2021, 08:39:53 PM
Really poor 1st half
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on June 13, 2021, 08:48:20 PM
Keep it simple trying to do to much.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on June 13, 2021, 08:49:21 PM
Needs to re-focus on doing the bread and butter stuff right. The tricks should feed off the basics not be first choice at the expense of the basics.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 13, 2021, 10:14:16 PM
Got ahead himself today.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 14, 2021, 04:40:31 AM
Dimma's comments post-game on Bolts:

"I thought Shai was good. I think he had three shots on goal in the first quarter and didn't kick any. Probably reflective of our night. Just didn't make the most of our chances. His performance was good. He's a wonderful player. He's probably a lot like our side tonight, 'nearly there' but just didn't quite have the polish at the end to get the chocolates unfortunately".

Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/958456/round-13-hardwick-post-match)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on June 14, 2021, 06:32:09 AM
Should have been put in his place at half time do the basics first then the fancy stuff.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 14, 2021, 03:07:43 PM
From SEN:

David King gave his thoughts on Bolton’s contract situation last week.

“It’s very simple. Shai Bolton, if you want to go and earn $1 million a season, you can go and get it, but that will still be there in three years time,” King told SEN’s Whateley.

“Right now, we’re in the window. We’ve already won our flags and we’re going again. We’ve probably got two or three more opportunities here.

“So you can sit back, and you’ll hardly be a pauper, you’ll probably be on $650,000 a year. Which is great money for you at your age while you build your reputation and your craft, while you destroy the competition.

“We want to build you into the next Dustin Martin. So go and ask Dustin what it was like when he could have gone to the Kangaroos. He stayed and look at it now.

“The money is the money now. It corrects. If your career goes on the trajectory, and all these other clubs are telling you that it will, but stay here, follow the course that Dustin’s mapped out for you.

“Put a five-year period together of excellence, then cash in. This kid’s going nowhere. Why would you leave?”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/06/13/report-bombers-adrian-dodoro-inquires-about-unsigned-richmond-duo/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 15, 2021, 05:21:34 AM
Kane Cornes picked out 3 of Bolton's misses as being selfish for burning his teammates.

Go to 1:43 min mark: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1404422638135566342
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 15, 2021, 07:54:42 AM
Kane Cornes picked out 3 of Bolton's misses as being selfish for burning his teammates.

Go to 1:43 min mark: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1404422638135566342

Actually agree with him for a change
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 15, 2021, 12:21:53 PM
Yep - he did as many bad things as good....as for Cornhole - #brokenclock... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 16, 2021, 05:39:51 PM
Which midfielder would you rather in your side?
 
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E34f1dMVoAIqvWy?format=jpg&name=medium)
https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1404701205884964864
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 16, 2021, 08:24:06 PM
Cal Twomey and Mitch Cleary discussing Bolton's contract status:

* Expect Bolton to stay at Richmond.

* Opposition clubs aren't seeing Bolton as being shipped around and haven't put any offers in.

* Bolton will need to take unders to stay at Richmond. Based on past negotiations, Ralph Carr will hold off on negotiations to maximise $$$ based on Bolton's form but will also promote what Richmond has done for Bolton.

20 min mark: https://www.afl.com.au/news/632152/trade-edition-will-shai-stay-what-s-stopping-star-don-from-re-signing-
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2021, 06:19:18 PM
Bolton seen going in for scans.

Source: 7news & 9news
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Buddysucks on June 22, 2021, 06:45:25 PM
Hopefully just a final scan on his hand to get the all-clear?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2021, 06:50:46 PM
Yep, Buddysucks. On 7 news now. It was just an observation scan on his hand. "All good" said Bolts.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2021, 07:27:52 PM
Yep, Buddysucks. On 7 news now. It was just an observation scan on his hand. "All good" said Bolts.
Here's the vision:

https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1407260418569949186
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 24, 2021, 04:26:28 AM
Perth sports radio’s Karl Langdon just stated emphatically that Shai Bolton is definitely going to Fremantle (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f633.png) Did I miss something?? (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f628.png)

https://twitter.com/FoxyHardy/status/1407653886219853833
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 24, 2021, 07:19:46 AM
Perth sports radio’s Karl Langdon just stated emphatically that Shai Bolton is definitely going to Fremantle (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f633.png) Did I miss something?? (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f628.png)

https://twitter.com/FoxyHardy/status/1407653886219853833

Good 'ole Karl.

If memory serves me correctly in years gone by he had Dusty signed, sealed and delivered, Tim Kelly definitely going to Freo in a trade to name a couple. Karl's record isn't the most reliable
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 25, 2021, 05:06:25 PM
Shai Bolton

The rising Tigers star has enjoyed a breakout season as his value rises weekly. The Western Australian could command as much as $800,000 a year on the open market – a price Richmond can’t really pay – having been linked to Fremantle and West Coast over the lure to return home.

Ralph revealed on AFL Tonight earlier this month that Bolton has reached a “contract impasse” with Richmond and has put off talks until the end of the season. It will likely ultimately come down to whether or not he’s willing to take a haircut to stay at Punt Road.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-news-2021-free-agents-players-with-most-at-stake-contracts-trade-targets-adam-cerra-shai-bolton-mason-cox/news-story/cd8d400535e569b1ddbba9598b4b3602
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 25, 2021, 08:34:45 PM
He might want to get a few touches tonight to up his value
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on June 25, 2021, 09:49:58 PM
Can't pay overs for this guy. He's very talented but been kissed on the knob to play in our dynasty. Would be awful if he was playing in a Carlton or Hawks.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Buddysucks on June 25, 2021, 10:18:19 PM
Needs to donate his pay check to charity.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 25, 2021, 10:20:22 PM
Head already in Freo? :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 25, 2021, 10:22:47 PM
Only seen him get one touch

Probably got a few more but fmd
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 11, 2021, 07:54:57 PM
7. Shai's return to form a bright spot on Tigers' bleak night

Richmond's premiership defence is in freefall after Sunday evening's capitulation against Collingwood but Shai Bolton can hold his head high after a return to form that helped spark the Tigers to a lead of almost six goals during the third quarter. Bolton continually found space where there was little, using his agility to spin out of contests and kick the Tigers into attack. He recorded just 11 touches and two clearances against St Kilda in the wet, and was slightly better with 19 and three against Gold Coast. His tally of 26 disposals, eight clearances and a goal was a fine return, but he had too few helpers to hold off the Pies' final-quarter onslaught. - Sarah Black

https://www.afl.com.au/news/644287/things-we-learned-ken-has-a-big-problem-on-his-hands
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 19, 2021, 02:35:16 AM
David King and Leigh Montagan on 'First Crack' last night said it's now up to Bolton to take over Dusty's role for the rest of the season and show everyone he really is as good as people think he is.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 24, 2021, 04:39:20 AM
Bolts showing at training that his mark of the year was no fluke:

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Olympics First place medal Gold Medalist high jump Shai Bolton punt road training

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E69D8ayVoAQuEao?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E69D8awVgAMQd2z?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E69D8azVEAENp-L?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E69D8a0VEAsi3p2?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/WLudbey/status/1418427140672933890
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 25, 2021, 07:11:48 PM
Bolts had just 4 kicks and the lowest metres gained today (only 52m).

14 disposals (4k, 10h, 5c, 10u, 78.6% eff.)
3 marks
2 tackles (1 F50 tackle)
2 clearances (1 centre clearance)
2 inside 50s
52m gained
2 score involvements
1 behind
80% time on ground.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 25, 2021, 07:18:20 PM
Tanking his value before contract signing
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 25, 2021, 07:51:48 PM
Exceptionally disappointing today

So disappointing
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 25, 2021, 08:19:24 PM
Exceptionally disappointing today

So disappointing

I think it’s unrealistic to expect him to absorb the pressure that has no doubt come his way with Dusty out.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 25, 2021, 08:32:33 PM
Exceptionally disappointing today

So disappointing

I think it’s unrealistic to expect him to absorb the pressure that has no doubt come his way with Dusty out.

Fair call but what was most disappointing was the pulling out of or not going in for contests, going for the ball  in congestion with one hand and of course thinking he needs to build up his mark of the year nominations

That sort stuff has nothing to do with Dusty being there or not
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on July 25, 2021, 09:45:58 PM
I saw one very bad squib today.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on July 26, 2021, 08:20:53 AM
thought it was his chance to shine with no Dusty, but just left a bad stain
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 27, 2021, 10:25:54 PM
(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/fbdc296f-262b-4cdc-8504-7e28bd7a44f7-png.1189104/)
https://www.facebook.com/AFLinsider/posts/144173561180795
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 28, 2021, 12:31:41 AM
Isn't that a troll account? :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 28, 2021, 07:16:03 AM
His form certainly has shifted in the last 3 weeks ;D
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 28, 2021, 07:52:07 AM
I think he'll stay but if he wants to go then the club needs to demand a godfather offer.

He's a match winner and at 22 has upside/consistency ahead of him. Clearly he doesn't cope well with lots of attention at this stage.

If Fremantle want him then there is no way they aren't parting with their first pick.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 28, 2021, 08:49:23 AM
I’ve said all along if we can swap Bolton for Cerra and upgrade our Cats first pick for Freo’s first pick, we can then aggressively go after Tom Green and end up with Green, Cerra while retaining a first pick in the draft.

I’d take that for losing Bolton
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 28, 2021, 10:37:22 AM
Not a bad deal HRT.

If he wants out I could live with those terms.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on July 28, 2021, 01:04:14 PM
Lose Bolton gain Cerra & Green?

Where do we sign? :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 29, 2021, 04:31:58 PM
Fremantle football boss Peter Bell has subtly hinted young Richmond star Shai Bolton looms as a player of interest for Freo come this year’s trade period.

Asked if he’d spoken to Bolton’s manager, Bell said: “I wouldn’t get into this game with you about who we’ve spoken to and who we haven’t spoken to. But you would think that in our position that we’d be in constant dialogue with managers, particularly of Western Australian players.

“We wouldn’t be doing our job. You’ve got to be careful and respectful with that sort of thing, particularly players – I’m not talking about Shai here – who have contracts and the like.

“I don’t want to get into individuals, but there are those discussions that take place clearly.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/department-of-trade/afl-trade-news-rumours-whispers-2021-sam-weideman-north-melbourne-rory-lobb-contract-shai-bolton-fremantle/news-story/5c86f7f233a9d3a6719af37abcc6bb03
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on July 29, 2021, 04:56:45 PM
Lose Bolton gain Cerra & Green?

Where do we sign? :shh


Pass
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 30, 2021, 05:24:35 PM
Bolton has spent more time in the midfield in recent times to fill the injury gaps, but the Tigers have missed his attacking presence up forward.

"Our challenge with Shai is we like him in a number of areas of the ground whether it's forward or midfield," Hardwick said.

"We've probably asked him to do a little bit more work at various stages in the middle part of the ground which has taken away a little bit of our scoring power at the same time.

"Dion back allows for that to happen (Bolton playing forward more)."

"But we do love (Bolton's) agility and ability to win the ball and get it going forward around the clearances. It will be a combination of both moving forward."

Source: AFL website. (https://www.afl.com.au/news/655296/damien-hardwick-sad-to-lose-grand-final-parade)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 01, 2021, 08:04:15 PM
Must've already signed a big new contract somewhere...because he's playing like a stuffing millionaire.....#showpony :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 01, 2021, 08:11:12 PM
Been drinking his own bath water Shai.

FO, and they can give us 2 picks.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 01, 2021, 10:41:57 PM
What you guys are saying is true. But also is he getting enough midfield time? He looked like a jet in there in the first half of the season and I feel like he’s getting pigeonholed up fwd just because we’ve been so poor there and he’s our only mid bar dusty who can make a difference there.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 01, 2021, 10:57:12 PM
Bolton, Graham, Ross & Pickett should all be spending time on ball... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Jobba on August 04, 2021, 12:42:02 PM
According to Sam Edmund, Bolton has re-signed with the Tigers for $600k per year. Not sure how many years if true.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 04, 2021, 12:55:17 PM
According to Sam Edmund, Bolton has re-signed with the Tigers for $600k per year. Not sure how many years if true.

Prob only a couple years to take him to free agency. Any longer and the club have done real well.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on August 04, 2021, 12:56:03 PM
Great news.

$600k seems like unders to me.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 04, 2021, 01:08:26 PM
the way he has been playing lately 600k would be overs if you ask me.



Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 04, 2021, 01:18:21 PM
Just hope it doesn't mean Narkle's coming over as well.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on August 04, 2021, 01:28:07 PM
Just hope it doesn't mean Narkle's coming over as well.... :shh

My mail is Narkle is a lock.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 04, 2021, 01:33:57 PM
the way he has been playing lately 600k would be overs if you ask me.

 :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 04, 2021, 01:35:46 PM
Just hope it doesn't mean Narkle's coming over as well.... :shh

My mail is Narkle is a lock.

Yes heard similar...can only hope it's not for more than a third rounder.. :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on August 04, 2021, 01:48:21 PM
Just hope it doesn't mean Narkle's coming over as well.... :shh

My mail is Narkle is a lock.

Yes heard similar...can only hope it's not for more than a third rounder.. :shh

Personally, I'd take him for a mid-late second rounder.

He's been pretty good in the games that I've watched him in this year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 04, 2021, 03:19:14 PM
Here's Sam Edmund's article.

EMERGING RICHMOND STAR POISED TO RE-SIGN WITH CLUB

By Sam Edmund
SEN
4 August 2021


Emerging superstar Shai Bolton has re-committed to Richmond on a new deal. Bolton, 22, has agreed to terms on a fresh contract that will be announced soon, ending months of speculation over his future.

He had attracted the interest of Fremantle and West Coast, with the WA clubs keen to lure him back to his home state.

But the electrifying gamebreaker was always likely to stay with the Tigers. Sources said Bolton’s new deal would be worth somewhere in the vicinity of $600,000 a season – less than what he could have commanded on the open market.

He is happy and content at Punt Road, where he is already a dual premiership player and improving at a rapid rate of knots.

While his form has tapered off a fraction in recent weeks, Bolton has averaged 20 disposals and kicked 18.17 from his 17 games in 2021, including a mid-season purple patch where he starred against flag fancies Geelong, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs.

His cat-like agility at ground level, aerial prowess and finishing skills have seen him catch the eye in several games this year, despite Richmond’s rollercoaster campaign.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/08/04/emerging-richmond-star-poised-to-re-sign-with-club/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 04, 2021, 06:59:52 PM
Tom Brown on CH7 news said Bolton is "off the market"

No details of length of the deal

Said it would be announced in the next few days
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: eliminator on August 04, 2021, 07:06:03 PM
Hopefully the news is correct.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 04, 2021, 07:30:27 PM
Hopefully 2x 600k and his form goes up.

Maybe he's been struggling with the spotlight on and off the field.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on August 04, 2021, 08:18:58 PM
There is a lot of pressure going from Dusty understudy to leading role and weight of expectation, appreciate his loyalty, has probably stayed for unders.

Everyone knocking him on here really p’s me off.
Please don’t come back with he is on the field and leaves himself open to criticism which he should be able to deal with.

If you have played top level sport under pressure and the expectations of a club on your shoulders I would like to see how you keyboard criticisers would cope.

Cut him some slack, he is only young, had stuck fat, he may be playing with an injury, just be patient and grateful and leave your frustration in your mind and not in public forums.

Jeeeeeezu fair go.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on August 04, 2021, 08:53:06 PM
Just hope it doesn't mean Narkle's coming over as well.... :shh

My mail is Narkle is a lock.


Would be happy with this  :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 04, 2021, 09:52:24 PM
There is a lot of pressure going from Dusty understudy to leading role and weight of expectation, appreciate his loyalty, has probably stayed for unders.

Everyone knocking him on here really p’s me off.
Please don’t come back with he is on the field and leaves himself open to criticism which he should be able to deal with.

If you have played top level sport under pressure and the expectations of a club on your shoulders I would like to see how you keyboard criticisers would cope.

Cut him some slack, he is only young, had stuck fat, he may be playing with an injury, just be patient and grateful and leave your frustration in your mind and not in public forums.

Jeeeeeezu fair go.

Cmon mate this is a forum. I don’t like it when some posters go out of their way to pick on and take pot shots at players but if a player has a bad game or is in a poor run of form I think it’s fair enough to bring it up to initiate a discussion. As long as you just as quickly comment when they have a good game or are in great form I don’t see the issue.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 05, 2021, 11:28:15 AM
RE-SIGNED!!!!!!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 05, 2021, 11:58:40 AM
There is a lot of pressure going from Dusty understudy to leading role and weight of expectation, appreciate his loyalty, has probably stayed for unders.

Everyone knocking him on here really p’s me off.
Please don’t come back with he is on the field and leaves himself open to criticism which he should be able to deal with.

If you have played top level sport under pressure and the expectations of a club on your shoulders I would like to see how you keyboard criticisers would cope.

Cut him some slack, he is only young, had stuck fat, he may be playing with an injury, just be patient and grateful and leave your frustration in your mind and not in public forums.

Jeeeeeezu fair go.

Cmon mate this is a forum. I don’t like it when some posters go out of their way to pick on and take pot shots at players but if a player has a bad game or is in a poor run of form I think it’s fair enough to bring it up to initiate a discussion. As long as you just as quickly comment when they have a good game or are in great form I don’t see the issue.

I think the scrutiny is fair given Carr's track record for delaying contracts to extract value.

But the criticism is also to be tempered given his age and the lack of Dusty etc.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton re-signs for two more year [update]
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2021, 02:37:52 PM
‘I just love it at the place’: Bolton a Tiger for two more years

By Celie Hay
The Age
August 5, 2021 — 2.01pm


Richmond’s strong Indigenous culture has influenced Shai Bolton’s decision to recommit the club, where he will play until the end of 2023.

The lively midfielder has been a critical part of Richmond’s recent success, including a breakout year in 2020 when he finished fourth in the club’s best and fairest.

The 22-year-old said the “brotherhood” at Richmond and how the club embraced the Indigenous players motivated him to stay at Punt Road.

“I am happy to be at Tigerland. I have been so excited to be staying here (because) I love all the boys here,” Bolton said.

“We have got a very good Indigenous culture at Richmond as well, and I think it is getting even better. I just love it at the place.”

Richmond selected Bolton with pick 29 in the 2016 national draft and the West Australian has gone on to play 64 games across five seasons.

As the Tigers fight for a position in the top eight, coach Damien Hardwick said it was exciting for the club’s future to have young talent commit.

“It’s very exciting. He is a prestigious talent, as we know, and it’s great he’s committed to the club for the following years,” Hardwick said.

“He is a really exciting player and he is really, really young so we’re really excited about what he is now but more importantly, we’re very excited about what he can become.

“He has really started to come to his own and he’s a matchwinner by his own right but more importantly he makes us better by playing and by having him on the field.”

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/i-just-love-it-at-the-place-bolton-a-tiger-for-two-more-years-20210805-p58g5o.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton re-signs for two more year [update]
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2021, 02:47:17 PM
Shai Bolton commits to Richmond
Dual premiership-winning youngster Shai Bolton has re-signed with Richmond for a further two years.

“The playing group in general, we all have a brotherhood,” Bolton explained.

“We take football seriously, but it is kind of a different thing at Richmond, where we have a tight group and have fun with each other.

“We make football fun and that is why I like it at Richmond.”

Richmond General Manager- Football Talent, Blair Hartley said the Club was delighted to extend Bolton’s contract.

“Shai has thrived in our football program since first arriving from Western Australia late in 2016.

“He has worked really hard to improve his game, which he has taken to another level this season, and shown attributes that we rate really highly in the way we want to play.

“Shai’s signing is really exciting news for the club and we are looking forward to seeing him continue to grow across the next two seasons and beyond.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/993857/shai-bolton-commits-to-richmond
Title: Re: Shai Bolton re-signs for two more year [update]
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2021, 07:01:54 PM
Bolton's interview on 7news.



@Richmond_FC star Shai Bolton has revealed to Seven why he’s repaid the faith to Richmond. @TomBrowne7 #7NEWS #7AFL

Watch: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1423204492703518722
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/Bolton7NewsInterview05082021.png) (https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1423204492703518722)


Tom Browne claims Ralph Carr told him that Bolton rejected million dollar offers to accept a $700k p.a. contract to remain at Richmond.

Bolton said he loved Richmond. Credited Dusty as his mentor (Dusty's on a fruit diet btw) and the strong indigenous presence at the Club.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton re-signs for two more year [update]
Post by: Diocletian on August 05, 2021, 07:09:33 PM
Gone up 100k from yesterday.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton re-signs for two more year [update]
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2021, 07:30:06 PM
Paul Hasleby: Why I’m glad Fremantle Dockers miss out on Richmond Tigers star Shai Bolton

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/paul-hasleby-why-fremantle-dockers-shouldnt-cry-over-missing-out-on-richmond-tigers-shai-bolton-c-3593727

Hmmm ... didn't say this before today's announcement  :whistle.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 10, 2021, 11:01:05 PM
AFL360 showed the vision of Bolton getting frustrated on the weekend by North's Kayne Turner's tag and giving away back-to-back 50m with off the ball indiscretions. 

Nick Riewoldt said Shai needs to learn to break a tag if he wants to go to the next level. It's obviously harder for him now with Dusty out as Shai is the one who now gets the attention from the opposition. If Bolton wants to be tagged every week then keeping doing the above as every coach will see that and look to get under Shai's skin so he'll become undisciplined and give away frees.
Title: Shai Bolton is on the cusp of a 5 goal game: David King (AFL360)
Post by: one-eyed on August 12, 2021, 05:06:16 AM
David King says Shai Bolton is on the cusp of a five-goal game 👀🔥

Watch here: https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1425404056965566466
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 26, 2021, 02:26:16 PM
Bolton has been named at HF in this year's 22under22 team.

(https://resources.afl.com.au/photo-resources/2021/08/26/49ad4591-9607-47c9-937e-a3dcea257f60/2021_22Under22_FinalTeam1-1.jpg?width=1904)
https://www.afl.com.au/news/670627/22under22-team-reveal-gun-mids-the-captains-big-dog-s-third-gong
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 08, 2021, 12:23:36 PM
Richmond national recruiting manager Matthew Clarke revealed the back story to the Club’s recruitment five years ago of Shai Bolton.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1014349/how-the-tigers-landed-shai-bolton
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 06, 2021, 05:40:36 PM
"The big one for me at Collingwood was Shai Bolton. We were determined as a group to get a small forward...we had him rated between ten and twelve in the draft, and our pick was 30. Richmond had pick 29, and they called out Shai Bolton. Gee we were flat."

- Matt Rendell

https://twitter.com/traderadio/status/1445637840906326020
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on October 06, 2021, 06:50:50 PM
And he's got two flags ya flogs
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 10, 2021, 07:44:04 PM
The Next Generation of explosive onballers who also hit the scoreboard:

High-flying Shai Bolton (19.7d, 3.6cl, 1.2g) keeps improving as a front-half hybrid at the Tigers.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/683584/dusty-trac-bont-whos-next-the-stats-that-make-a-superstar
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on November 24, 2021, 03:17:32 PM
Shai Bolton... WHAT A FREAK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpthJM-DVlk
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Owl on November 25, 2021, 08:49:02 PM
we are lucky to have him, he really is top shelf
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on November 25, 2021, 09:18:03 PM
Quality player, quality person
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 08, 2021, 05:23:01 PM
23 today.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGCR8shVgAAJkee?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1468335205291225089
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 26, 2021, 07:22:02 PM
"No days off" - @shaibolton

Watch: https://www.instagram.com/stories/shaibolton/2736433314379430929/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 26, 2022, 07:03:25 PM
The twenty-somethings primed to have an impact in season 2022

By Jon Pierik
The Age
January 26, 2022


As the AFL pre-season heats up, there’s talent aplenty to keep an eye out for, whether that be stars already on the rise or those hoping to make a statement in what shapes as an intriguing year.

Football reporter Jon Pierik and Champion Data’s Louie Kebakovski dive into last season’s statistics and determine who should flourish in season 2022.

Shai Bolton (Richmond)

Age: 23
Career matches: 67

The silky forward-midfielder had a fine 2021. Not only did he win mark of the year, but he averaged a career-high 19.6 disposals, 11.7 uncontested possessions, 3.5 clearances, 1.1 goals, 1.6 score assists and 6 score involvements, finishing fourth in the Jack Dyer Medal count. His best run of games came from rounds four to 12, averaging 23.7 disposals, 14.3 uncontested possessions, 4.4 clearances, 1.9 goals, 1.7 score assists and 7.4 score involvements. That he was one of only three players in the competition to average at least 22 disposals, 1 goal and 2 score assists in wins, joining Dustin Martin and Jordan De Goey, reinforced how valuable he is. Bolton will have a key role to play as the Tigers look to a new generation to maintain their premiership ambitions.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-twenty-somethings-primed-to-have-an-impact-in-season-2022-20220124-p59qp4.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 28, 2022, 04:51:20 AM
New year, same Shai Bolton (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f680.png) #BrightCamp2022

(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4f8.png) @WLudbey
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKGkTwGVkAActXr?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1486650100667404290
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 28, 2022, 01:09:30 PM
Shai's speckie impressed Floss  :laugh:.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKI5EOrVgAMu5RD?format=jpg&name=large)
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Title: ‘I honestly just play for fun’: The story behind breakout star Bolton (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on February 14, 2022, 01:28:52 AM
‘I honestly just play for fun’: The story behind breakout star Bolton

Michael Gleeson
The Age
February 14, 2022


Last year Shai Bolton took mark of the year, but not mark of the round. He was in a punch-up in a nightclub that saw him punished by the AFL but not his club. He became the new pillar of the Richmond midfield without Dusty and in the space of a season moved from exciting young player to bona-fide star.

It was the very definition of a breakout season.

Twelve months ago, Bolton was a flashy forward flanker who spent short bursts in the midfield but when Dustin Martin and then Dion Prestia were out injured and Shane Edwards and Trent Cotchin missed games Richmond needed someone to take hold of the midfield. Others contributed, but Bolton was the standout.

“I just think last year I felt like going into midfield more, getting me around the ball more, made me feel more confident. And I think, like every player, you just get more confident and you do things that you’ll do back at home or back where we used to play and in my eyes if you are confident you will play good football,” he said.

He recently returned from his break back home in WA, where he said he was “more disciplined than I have ever been” with his diet, and got a personal trainer to train with him. He says he returned for pre-season fitter than any time in the past. Yes, this time of year is rife with stories of ‘fitter than ever’ players, but Bolton as a new star of the competition was plainly determined not to be complacent.

Out of contract at season’s end, and despite the strong pull of family in WA, he was not tempted to leave Punt Road and signed on to remain with the Tigers.

He has an uncluttered approach to the very cluttered idea of modern football, which takes a simple game and makes it difficult.

He understands the need for structures, plans and set plays, but also says football is still just a game – play it for fun and play it the way you always played it, so jump on a head for the speccy and snap the goal to get the crowd up and going.

That basic ethos, he said, was behind his breakout year. Don’t get caught up in who the opposition is, or who is not in your team, and only worry about the crowd if you can get them excited and pump you up.

“I honestly just play for fun and Dimma [Hardwick] talks about that all the time ... I am pretty chilled and, you know, I love playing football and I love winning obviously. And I just love to play the game and just have fun with it.

“I talk to [Indigenous teammates] about it all the time. Obviously, you know us Indigenous boys we are all pretty close. If we had a bad game or he [Maurice Rioli junior] had a bad game, I just give him a talk and just say like, ‘you’re very young, you know you are only going to get better’.

“I can’t explain it, it’s just that chemistry that just connects us. It doesn’t matter where Daniel [Rioli] is from, it doesn’t matter where Marlion [Pickett] is from, we all just come together and just connect. I think it’s just in general Indigenous people we connect.”

Bolton wants the AFL Indigenous All-Stars games, another AFL casualty of COVID-19, to be reinstated as soon as possible.

The chance to play together as Indigenous players was not something that should be lost in the wash of things that have disappeared with COVID-19 ripping through the competition, he said.

“It would be good [to play the All-Stars game again]. The first time I watched it I was in Perth. Shedder [Shane Edwards] was talking about it that they were considering it [coming back], I’m not too sure. It would be good if it did.”

It is the idea of playing together like you are a kid and thrilling the crowd with a mark or a goal that excites Bolton.

Behaving on instinct has its limitations. Bolton last year got in a fracas in a nightclub and broke his wrist when he jumped in to defend teammate Rioli after another patron had insulted Rioli’s girlfriend then hit Rioli.

Bolton instinctively intervened to defend his teammate. He and Richmond were later fined $20,000 by the AFL because Bolton had “exacerbated the situation not de-escalated it”. Instructively Richmond did not punish Bolton.

Bolton did not want to talk about that night and its aftermath, which was one of the moments that punctuated an extraordinary season for him. It was a season in which he won mark of the year for his effort against Geelong in round eight but bizarrely was not voted in as mark of the round in the popular vote of fans.

‘I am pretty chilled and, you know, I love playing football and I love winning obviously. And I just love to play the game and just have fun with it.’

Richmond is a big club but the weight of Collingwood numbers voting for their forward Brody Mihocek originally saw the Magpie getting the nod as mark of the round. An AFL rule allowed Bolton to still be eligible to win mark of the year.

“Everyone at home was trying to vote for me. I think the only one who was really excited was probably my mum. My family are pretty chilled, so they don’t say much about it, and they’ve seen me take speccies since I was a kid.

“But my mum, when I’d first done it, she was very excited. When it didn’t make mark of the week she was like ‘what!’

“I didn’t really take much notice of it, I knew it was a better mark! But it kind of just goes quick in AFL football, you move on to the next thing, the next game, and you’ve got to think about other stuff.”

He later won the mark of the year and edged out teammate Jack Riewoldt, which plainly gave him great pleasure on the awards night. “Maybe next time mate,” he smiled patronisingly.

Bolton unashamedly loves the adrenalin of the stage and delivering the big mark or goal.

“It’s a hard one to know [which is more fun]. You kick a pretty good goal and the crowd goes wild. I reckon both – the crowd get into you and it hypes you up a bit more.

“I kind of just jump at the ball and if I see someone there it’s like I just go at the ball, I don’t think ‘oh I’m going to jump on your back’.

“Sometimes I feel like that adrenalin when you get that run up and you just know that you’re gonna jump on someone’s head but the thing is you have got to mark it or sometimes it slips out so you think about the mark.

“Every time when I feel like I’m going to jump on someone I get excited. But that’s been in me since I was little. I loved taking screamers when I was in junior football. I tried to do it as much as I can. But, obviously, now football, AFL sometimes you got to just stay down.

“The coaching staff and Dimma say the structures are just like a starting point for you and then from there just play footy. I just think about playing football as when I was a kid back at home. Just enjoying it, just having fun. I still do it to this day right now. Playing football, I don’t take it too seriously because I love playing football and it’s just fun for me.

“A lot of Indigenous players play off instinct. And I think they just play like how they used to play back home. It’s just fun. They take structures and stuff seriously, obviously it’s like a big thing, but when you have got the ball in your hand you just want to take the game on. I think it just comes naturally.”

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/i-honestly-just-play-for-fun-the-story-behind-breakout-star-bolton-20220213-p59w1k.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 27, 2022, 07:24:29 PM
Shai Bolton

A very nice return from Bolton, who spent the majority of the afternoon playing as a forward. His 2021 stopped and started a bit in terms of form, but his best did come when he could show his prowess around goals, as it did on Saturday. He finished with three majors and flew high on a number of occasions, former Docker Michael Barlow suggesting he is “the perfect type of player to complement Dustin Martin” in commentary for Kayo, due to the duo's abilities to play forward or on-ball.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/02/26/all-the-eye-catchers-from-geelong-and-richmonds-practice-game/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on March 18, 2022, 06:05:32 AM
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1080064/round-1-bolton-kicks-three

If only we could clone him. So clean when so many others fumble and butcher the ball.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 18, 2022, 08:34:07 AM
Young gun. Perhaps our best young gun.

If we continue to slide I'm sure he'll look elsewhere. Has the two flags, can't blame him if he wants a paycheck next time. Just need to get maximum value.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 18, 2022, 12:19:02 PM
Need three of him - one for each line... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 22, 2022, 07:20:16 PM
Shai Bolton in some discomfort today post warm-up.

Completed running drills away from main group but one to watch later in the week

@7NewsMelbourne

https://twitter.com/_AMcCormack7/status/1506182802966196228

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 10, 2022, 02:55:41 AM
JUST HOW GOOD IS BOLTON?

Those who caught glimpses of him during the pre-season matches would have noticed that Bolton was one of the standouts.

Early on in the season, 23-year-old Bolton looks set to have his best season.

Bolton was at the heart of Richmond’s transition and in front of goal on Saturday night.

He scored early for Richmond, but it was his second moment in the third quarter that lifted everyone from their seats and drew comparisons with Wayne Carey.

“He’s a star,” Buckley said. “We talk about Dusty Martin coming back in here, he has become an out-and-out star of the comp, a game winner that does some remarkable things on the field.

“I think he’s there (Martin’s level). Whether it’s in the air, on the ground, goal-scoring, running back and sticking tackles, I think he’s been remarkable.

“And he was a slow burn. It took two or three years for him to come through, but he’s been great.”

Riewoldt, however, said it was too early to label the goal-scorer as one of the game’s best and said he needed to stand up on the big stage come September.

“But to get that level he needs to be able to do it on the biggest stage,” Riewoldt said.

“That’s what has elevated Dustin Martin, he’s had won of the great seasons of all time, he’s won three Norm Smiths. So you can put it together in the regular season like a Dusty Martin but until he actually does it and delivers in September we’re always going to be waiting.”

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-western-bulldogs-round-4-live-scores-updates-stats-video-stream-news-blog-start-time/news-story/8626448439bf042ec02b92fc198520c8)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 10, 2022, 04:17:41 AM
Dimma post-game talking about Bolts:

"He can make some mercurial things happen. That left foot goal - we actually said just before it that he should centre this but it went through. It's what the special ones can do. What I have been really been pleased with is Shai's defensive intent. It's taken some time but he's now understanding how that leads and helps his offence. His ability out of clearance is also quite remarkable. So I was pleased with his game again. He's had a fantastic season to date."

Source: RFC website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1100121/round-4-hardwick-post-match)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on April 10, 2022, 05:42:28 AM
Freak! That goal was insanely amazing :bow.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on April 11, 2022, 01:56:35 PM
 :bow  :bow
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on April 11, 2022, 02:35:42 PM
Pick 29.... :dancingpickle :dancingpickle
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 11, 2022, 05:38:17 PM
7, MMM, 3AW, SEN & ABC calls of Bolton's goal ...

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1101820/sounds-of-bolton-s-goal-of-the-year-contender
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 12, 2022, 02:10:24 PM
Tigers' human highlight Shai Bolton could be on the way to joining one of the AFL's most exclusive clubs

By Michael Whiting
afl.com.au
12 April 2022


FOLLOWING his miracle goal against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, could Shai Bolton be set to join one of the League's most exclusive clubs?

Only seven players in VFL/AFL history have won both Mark of the Year and Goal of the Year during their careers. Bolton could be the eighth.

North Melbourne's Phil Baker (1978), Carlton's Peter Bosustow (1981) and Richmond flyer Michael Mitchell (1990) have the honour of winning both awards in the one year. Who will ever forget Mitchell's seven-bounce run-and-carry from half-back to 20m from goal against Sydney at the SCG in 1990 to complete his double?

Gary Ablett Snr, Tony Modra, Matthew Lloyd and Winston Abraham have all won both in different seasons.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/740726/tigers-human-highlight-reel-bids-to-join-this-exclusive-club
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 12, 2022, 02:30:01 PM
I know it's a stereotype to call indigenous blokes 'excitement machines' but gee whizz I love watching this fella get near the ball
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 12, 2022, 02:38:57 PM
Vote here for Bolton's goal:

https://www.afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on April 12, 2022, 03:40:48 PM
I know it's a stereotype to call indigenous blokes 'excitement machines' but gee whizz I love watching this fella get near the ball

He is an excitement machine
So is Balta

The worlds stuffed up so badly that you feel the need for the precursor
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 15, 2022, 02:06:12 PM
Shai Bolton earns the round four nomination for the 2022 @rebelsport Goal of the Year (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f31f.png)

https://twitter.com/AFL/status/1514457982901567489
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 15, 2022, 08:02:08 PM
The political stuff that had nothing to do with Bolton or footy has been moved to the General Discussion Board.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 17, 2022, 06:18:26 AM
BOLTON BOLTS

Shai Bolton, surprisingly but unarguably, had his colours lowered by Chayce Jones in the first half but his third-quarter cameo turned the tide the Tigers’ way.

Bolton moved into the centre-square after half-time and his clearance work spared Richmond’s revival.

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/young-crows-on-the-rise-after-hard-fought-win-over-tigers-20220416-p5adxx.html)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 30, 2022, 06:20:38 AM
Massive game from Shai.

30 disposals (21k, 9h, 11c, 16u, 66.7% eff.)
8 marks
4 tackles (1 in50)
7 clearances (6 centre clearances)
7 inside 50s
2 intercepts
719 metres gained
15 score involvements
4 goal assists
3 goals
2 behinds
89% time on ground

 :o  :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on April 30, 2022, 09:29:13 AM
Star. Need more of these type of performances this season.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 30, 2022, 11:03:01 AM
Our most important player in my honest opinion.

More X factor/match winning ability than Dusty these days.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 30, 2022, 08:13:08 PM
BOLTON'S PERFORMANCE LABELLED ONE OF THE “GREATEST” FROM AN INDIVIDUAL THIS YEAR

By Hugh Fitzpatrick
SEN
30 April 2022


Richmond excitement machine Shai Bolton was at his best in his side's Friday night win over the West Coast Eagles.

Bolton produced a masterclass in the Tigers’ 109-point victory at Optus Stadium, collecting 30 disposals and kicking three goals alongside his 15 score involvements in a best on ground performance.

AFL Nation commentator Gerard Healy believes Bolton’s performance in his home state was one of the “greatest performances” he’s seen from a player this year.

“I’ve been told the official rating for Shai Bolton was a 33, which as I explained is one of the great games – there may be someone rated higher than that this year but I would suspect it wouldn’t be much higher,” Healy said on AFL Nation.

“That's one of the greatest games we've seen by an individual this year.”

“It was reflective of a side that had their stuff together.”

Adding to the praises of the dual premiership Tiger, Dermott Brereton was taken back by the 23-year-old’s showing.

“Shai Bolton was the one for me, 15 score involvements was extraordinary,” Brereton said on SEN's Crunch Time.

“I think the most devastating thing from the 6-6-6 rule is a player that can take the ball in the centre circle and exit out the front of the circle and no one catches him.

“Every backline – that is their worst nightmare, and he did it half a dozen times, he was unbelievably good.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/04/30/boltons-performance-labelled-one-of-the-greatest-from-an-individual-this/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 01, 2022, 11:19:59 PM
I don’t think he had an opponent all night.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 02, 2022, 01:22:15 PM
THE BUCK STOPS HERE: NATHAN BUCKLEY’S FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM ROUND 7

SEN
2 May 2022


4. Shai Bolton

“There were two other really good players in that match - Jayden Short and Tom Lynch - and Richmond had plenty going for them, but Shai Bolton’s game and the season he is putting together has been first class.

“He’s an aerial threat as well when he jumps and flies in the front half.

“He uses his speed to advantage and I thought his selflessness was really evident in the game.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/05/01/the-buck-stops-here-buckleys-five-takeaways-from-round-7/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 10, 2022, 02:36:01 AM
Cornes said Bolton is the cleanest player in the competition.

Watch: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1523631802702831616
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 11, 2022, 11:01:42 AM
We need to sign him for 5. If short got 5 then Bolts definately gets 5 or 6 year contract.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 11, 2022, 01:48:09 PM
We need to sign him for 5. If short got 5 then Bolts definately gets 5 or 6 year contract.

Club clearly wants him long term but he's keeping the negotiation power in his hands here
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 11, 2022, 01:50:59 PM
Players regardless of their intention would be foolish to sign long term contracts prior to their FA year. Even if they are intending on staying, it gives them more leverage in terms of $$$ and years to sign deals taking them to FA and then renegotiating after that.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on May 14, 2022, 06:46:20 PM
I know Dimma said Shai's first quarter wasn't too great but I thought Bolts was one of the main reasons we got back into the game and then kicked ahead (before we went too sleep as team for that patch in the last). That's why I gave him votes. When most were fumbling in the slippery conditions, Bolts was just so clean by hand especially off his toes. His creativity and vision is amazing. When he's on his freakish class is just far above the rest on the field.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on May 14, 2022, 07:24:35 PM
Good shout for BoG
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Fluffy Tiger on May 14, 2022, 07:29:14 PM
It's exciting having him, Rioli, dusty, Lynch and Jack in the forward line. Anything can happen everytime it goes up forward.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 15, 2022, 01:27:28 PM
The rocket that sparked Tigers’ Bolton blitz

Shai Bolton started slowly against Hawthorn then set the game alight. See what sparked the turnaround and why Damien Hardwick says he can get even better.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl-round-9-hawthorn-v-richmond-latest-news-scores-and-supercoach-points/news-story/edde1c3137dab31bc315cee95f179e8a
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 15, 2022, 03:13:11 PM
Dimma's post-game comments on Bolton:

“Funnily enough, it was all related to his defensive intent,” Hardwick said of Bolton’s turnaround after quarter-time.

“He probably wasn’t as good as he could have been that first quarter. Xavier (assistant coach Xavier Clarke) gave him a little bit of a rocket and he got to work.

“Shai, offensively, is stunning, brilliant. Defensively, when he plays to that level, his game becomes to the elite level.

“He’ll realise that, and he’ll grow, and he’ll mature . . . When he does those simple things really well, defensively, he becomes an incredible player.

“Don’t get me wrong, he still played a good game today, but he can still get so much better in a lot of areas of his game, which is harsh. But we see him, and what he can become, and he can be quite special.”

...

“At ground level, he can do things that not many players can. And then you look at him aerially as well, and he’s exactly the same.

“He can go in at stoppage and if you sit off him he’ll hurt you. But then, one-on-one, he’s quite damaging up forward also.

“So, we’re fortunate to have players like Shai that can make things happen.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1126813/sizzling-shai-still-has-huge-upside
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 18, 2022, 09:32:53 PM
How rocket man gave Tigers lift off during Dusty absence

In a rare interview, Richmond livewire Shai Bolton opens up on taking screamers, Dustin Martin's influence and the importance of his culture.

Paywall: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/indigenous-sport-month-richmond-star-shai-boltons-new-tattoo-and-how-he-gave-the-tigers-a-spark-during-dustys-absence/news-story/b0d8282b80ae7d9d0e91d1a4631c41f7
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 23, 2022, 06:56:57 AM
WHY SHAI BOLTON IS “ON THE CUSP” OF BECOMING ONE OF THE AFL’S TOP 10 PLAYERS

By Lachlan Geleit
SEN
22 May 2022


Richmond star Shai Bolton is having the best year of his young career so far, with the 23-year-old averaging career-highs in goals, kicks, clearances and inside 50s through 10 games in 2022.

While he was already an influential player, Bolton’s uptick and increasing influence on Richmond results now have him firmly in All-Australian contention.

After another strong performance against Essendon in Dreamtime at the ‘G, where he kicked two goals to go with his 16 disposals, Kane Cornes pondered whether the smooth-mover was now a top 10 player in the competition.

While Cornes admitted it’s a big call to anoint Bolton as one of the game’s best, he thinks he’s getting close to that level and explained why to leading AFL journalist Damian Barrett and former Tiger Nathan Brown on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.

Barrett: “The evolution of Shai Bolton just gets better every single week.

“He again had impact … he does it through varying ways each and every week.

“He’s as clean as there is when it comes to the ball use, creativity and freeness of mind to do things that others can’t contemplate.”

Cornes: “I wonder if you were putting together a top 10 player (list) in the game right now – it seems a big call with some of the names we’ve got – but he’s certainly on the cusp of being a top 10 player in the game I reckon.”

Barrett: “I think he’s in the conversation.”

Brown: “What about as a permanent midfielder? He’s been playing a little bit in the midfield but Dustin Martin’s back now, 16 disposals yesterday, I think his benchmark should be 20 disposals and two to three goals.

“I don’t want him to sit in the forward line the whole game because he’s so good and so effective at ground level with clearances and I think they need pace out of there.”

Cornes: “I don’t mind the way they use him, it’s almost wherever they sort of need him.

“They didn’t need to get big numbers yesterday, it was maximum damage per touch.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/05/22/why-shai-bolton-is-on-the-cusp-of-becoming-one-of-the-afls-top-10-players/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 24, 2022, 07:27:27 PM
Shai Bolton has left his manager Ralph Carr and joined Perth based manager Anthony Van Der Wielen before coming out of contract next year. Preliminary discussions already underway to extend his stay at Punt Rd.

https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1529025279309795329
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 24, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
Deserves a 5 - 7 year offer.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 24, 2022, 11:07:57 PM
Interesting. Extend is good though. Maybe Carr wanted him to string it out and milk it more?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 27, 2022, 06:29:30 PM
Another embarrassing desperate media beat up  ::).

Must have been a massive 15 minutes in the life of Shai Bolton.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTwDSRPagAAzN2F?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/superfooty/status/1530100748972740614

https://twitter.com/rickm18/status/1530101622151716864
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on May 27, 2022, 07:28:17 PM
Just disgraceful
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 28, 2022, 07:45:47 AM
Jon Ralph on Fox Footy post-game said Bolton's new deal will be done over the summer as he still has another year to go on his existing contract. Bolts' new manager Anthony Van Der Wielen said there should be no issue getting it done provided Bolton is paid fairly. Bolton is really settled and expecting his first child with his partner in August. So good news all round there.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 28, 2022, 10:54:20 AM
He has to get the discipline issues out of his game

Another stupid 50 this week that cost another goal
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 28, 2022, 06:26:43 PM
He has to get the discipline issues out of his game

Another stupid 50 this week that cost another goal

Same story, doesn't give the ball back again.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 28, 2022, 10:37:20 PM
He has to get the discipline issues out of his game

Another stupid 50 this week that cost another goal

Same story, doesn't give the ball back again.
Any common sense?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on June 09, 2022, 10:23:23 PM
Lucky we won, Shai! You were a cutesy selfish hog tonight. Rather than sticking to the basics,  keeping focus and giving the ball off first option to better placed teammates, you stupidly by default tried every silly trick move or shot  :scream.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 09, 2022, 10:25:51 PM
Oh boy if we had lost after he missed an open goal from 5m out when he could have just run to the line, Dimma would have rightfully blew his top.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on June 09, 2022, 10:31:24 PM
Oh boy if we had lost after he missed an open goal from 5m out when he could have just run to the line, Dimma would have rightfully blew his top.

Should blow his top regardless .. what a disgracefully arrogant performance
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 09, 2022, 10:40:42 PM
9 games out of 10 he normally get all these goals and we laud him for his skill and we don’t care a less about how selfish he is.
He’s X factor he’s paid to bring it but obviously had an off night I guess we all have those on occasion.

I don’t think we should be discouraging him from bringing that X factor as much as he wants especially if he’s playing forward.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 09, 2022, 11:04:18 PM
9 games out of 10 he normally get all these goals and we laud him for his skill and we don’t care a less about how selfish he is.
He’s X factor he’s paid to bring it but obviously had an off night I guess we all have those on occasion.

I don’t think we should be discouraging him from bringing that X factor as much as he wants especially if he’s playing forward.

It’s not so much about the selfishness because your right we can’t laud him when he pulls it off majority of the time and lay into him when he stuffs up. I don’t know what the right word, carelessness, arrogance maybe playing like a movie star, but you just can’t be missing open goals from 5-10m with the game in the balance. Like I said he could have just run to the goal line and kicked a 1cm goal.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on June 10, 2022, 12:16:32 AM
Not doing the basics. Arrogant footy. Simple as that.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 10, 2022, 12:51:18 AM
Not doing the basics. Arrogant footy. Simple as that.

Arrogant indeed.

Even on a bad night he should have nailed 1-2 and sealed the game
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on June 10, 2022, 06:28:03 AM
Reminded me of Bolton early days not a team player individual glory.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on June 10, 2022, 06:48:42 AM
Yeah had an off night but I’m all for guys like Bolton just going for goals. Sometimes we are too unselfish and get ourselves into trouble. If you’re as skilled as him just put it through the sticks. Unfortunately just had an off night
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 10, 2022, 09:17:01 AM
the only issue for mine was goal kicking and I m sure he didnt go out to miss
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on June 10, 2022, 12:54:30 PM
It's because he kept looking at the ball as he guided it onto his foot
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 10, 2022, 01:09:24 PM
It's because he kept looking at the ball as he guided it onto his foot

aaaah that would explain it
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 10, 2022, 08:45:45 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWf2xfrh/5732-A919-5557-47-E2-B0-FD-80-B70-D20745-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWf2xfrh)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on June 10, 2022, 08:46:47 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWf2xfrh/5732-A919-5557-47-E2-B0-FD-80-B70-D20745-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWf2xfrh)
This is genius!  :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 13, 2022, 06:54:47 PM
Bolton's accuracy in front of a goal is an issue

The electric Tigers forward is an absolute game changer but he lets himself down with his finishing, underlined by his return of 0.5 against the Power. Bolton should have iced the game late on running into an open goal yet inexplicably dribbled a simple shot for a behind. The potential Therabody AFL All-Australian has a 2022 return of 21.21, with that 50 per cent accuracy ranking the worst among the AFL's top 40 goalkickers this season. Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said after the game: "He got in the right position to have those shots, I just hoped he'd be a bit cleaner." - Ben Somerford

https://www.afl.com.au/news/776912/six-things-we-learned-under-fire-bomber-silences-critics-for-now
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on June 14, 2022, 09:37:49 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/DWf2xfrh/5732-A919-5557-47-E2-B0-FD-80-B70-D20745-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWf2xfrh)

 :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 16, 2022, 09:57:49 PM
Looked like maybe a slight injury in the last few seconds

Hopefully he is OK badly needed
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Buddysucks on June 16, 2022, 10:05:46 PM
I saw that too, hopefully he is ok.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: FooffooValve on June 16, 2022, 10:09:01 PM
Looked like cramp - fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on June 16, 2022, 10:25:17 PM
Didn't like him showing the ball.  At all. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on June 16, 2022, 10:26:27 PM
Didn't like him showing the ball.  At all.

Ditto
Complete rubbish
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on June 16, 2022, 10:32:53 PM
Not a big fan of that either but at the same time,  stuff Carlton
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on June 16, 2022, 10:40:49 PM
Didn't like him showing the ball.  At all.

Loved it. EAD Blues fans.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on June 16, 2022, 11:05:16 PM
at first i thought lets win first.

now that we did stuff them all

good on him.



Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 16, 2022, 11:57:05 PM
Was quite the risky move considering his miss in the same situation last week. Luckily for him he kicked the goal this time lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 16, 2022, 11:58:51 PM
Didn't like it at all, thought it was disgraceful TBH

If the roles were reversed and a Blues player did it to us, most on here would be baying for blood

Kudos to Jack Riewoldt for going up to him straight away and having a word in his ear
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 17, 2022, 12:02:06 AM
Pretty harsh. Bit of showboating but hardly the end of the world. If oppo did it against us I’d think they were a bit of a flog but hardly would be baying for blood.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on June 17, 2022, 02:21:06 AM
Didn't like it at all, thought it was disgraceful TBH

If the roles were reversed and a Blues player did it to us, most on here would be baying for blood

Kudos to Jack Riewoldt for going up to him straight away and having a word in his ear

Baying for blood? Hahaha What a load of crap. iIf we lost as they did,  I would be disappointing at our players , and wouldn’t give one poo if someone did that to us. In fact I’m more peeed off at his output lately including last weeks behinds, than this action.

Behind closed doors we wouldnt care that much and nor should we.

What happened at three quarter time? Can we get some context to this.  :shh

Also didn’t some other aboriginal do it recently. Maybe it’s part of their culture so we should respect that.  :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on June 17, 2022, 06:48:34 AM
Didn't like it at all, thought it was disgraceful TBH

If the roles were reversed and a Blues player did it to us, most on here would be baying for blood

Kudos to Jack Riewoldt for going up to him straight away and having a word in his ear

10 years ago no one would have cared less. Nathan Brown did it heaps of times

Shows why the game is so poo now when all the do gooders come for Shai after that
Title: Hardwick & players condemn Bolton over his classless fourth quarter taunt (HSun)
Post by: one-eyed on June 17, 2022, 07:02:28 AM
Richmond coach and players condemn Shai Bolton over his classless fourth quarter taunt

A Richmond’s star showboating exploits have left him on the hot seat with his own club after his coach and teammates called the act out.

James McKern
HeraldSun
June 17, 2022


Shai Bolton has drawn the ire of social media on Thursday night after taunting Carlton’s Sam Docherty on his way to kicking a goal early in the fourth quarter.

As Richmond held a slender lead, the Tigers livewire got on the end of a loose ball and scooted away from Blues defender Docherty.

But before slotting the ball through the big sticks, Bolton extended the ball out in his left arm behind him in the face of Docherty.

The Tigers held on to record the 11.15 (81) to 9.12 (66) victory after the Blues surged in the fourth quarter behind three straight goals to Harry McKay to bring the margin to 9 points.

At the end of the third quarter a scuffle broke out between the playing groups of both teams with Mitch Cleary saying Bolton and Docherty were the last two in the heated exchange.

“Shai Bolton and Sam Docherty were the last two players exchanging words after the 3QT push and shove. Bolton wanted to remind Docherty over something said earlier,” Cleary tweeted.

The showboating didn’t sit well with those watching on and the club was quick to pull the young star into line.

“Yeah look he’s made a mistake, it’s not us – it’s not what we’re about,” Damien Hardwick said post-game.

“He’ll be regretful no question, he’ll be accountable and responsible for it. It’s certainly not part of who he is and part of what we are.

“We’re disappointed, but we’ll work our way through it and support him and you know he’ll learn some lessons from it. It’s not a great look.”

Tigers defender Nathan Broad, on SEN, said he’d already spoken to his teammate about the moment: “I’ve already had a chat to Shai. It’s not a great look. I think he went up and apologised after.”.

Richmond skipper Toby Nankervis said it wasn’t a good look for a club trying to be as humble as they could be: “(Shai’s) a great player & he plays with a lot of flair but I was a bit worried, there was still 15 odd minutes to go, so I wouldn’t be doing that, & I don’t think Shai would have done that if he had his time again,” Nankervis said on ABC Grandstand.

“We want to be a really humble football club that plays footy in the right way and I love the way Shai plays the game, and maybe that overstepped the mark a little bit.”

“Shai Bolton lucky he isn’t playing in the 80s…. Yucky behaviour, deserved of a clip around the ears,” Will Schofield wrote.

“Nice little showboat from Bolton after 13 touches and 450 unforced errors,” Daniel Moor wrote.

Bolton had earlier in the contest taken a mark inside 50 and opted to quickly rush a snap around the body which fell short and resulted in only a behind.

“Reckon when you’ve missed about five sitters in a week you’d want to kick the goal before showing the footy,” Code sports’ Daniel Cherny wrote after the showboating.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/shai-bolton-roasted-over-classless-showboating-before-goal-against-carlton/news-story/9c68a9dc75a3a6206b4bd8cbaee26fa3
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on June 17, 2022, 07:11:10 AM
I wouldn’t ignore the trade offers for Bolton. I think he’s a pretty good player but he’s expendable. He’s the cream on the cake kind of player and as a list we might have no cake in a few years. If the offers are right I wouldn’t ignore them.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on June 17, 2022, 07:31:41 AM
Didn't like it at all, thought it was disgraceful TBH

If the roles were reversed and a Blues player did it to us, most on here would be baying for blood

Kudos to Jack Riewoldt for going up to him straight away and having a word in his ear

10 years ago no one would have cared less. Nathan Brown did it heaps of times

Shows why the game is so poo now when all the do gooders come for Shai after that

100%

Belongs in the left vrs right thread. The tears on this one are incredible.

Here is our other aboriginal friend who did it. According to Darcy “you gotta love it”

https://www.afl.com.au/video/514040/ryan-s-cheek-towards-maynard-pays-off?videoId=514040&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1601723074001

Afl site said it was cheek, now it’s disrespect cause we have become a nation of softies esp over the last 2 years.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on June 17, 2022, 07:53:52 AM
I wouldn’t ignore the trade offers for Bolton. I think he’s a pretty good player but he’s expendable. He’s the cream on the cake kind of player and as a list we might have no cake in a few years. If the offers are right I wouldn’t ignore them.

No way his had a average 2 weeks besides that always in our best more then cream on the cake player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: cub on June 17, 2022, 07:56:36 AM
Yeah I don't really mind it, stick it up that pooful club and it's supporters
in football terms Hate them......
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on June 17, 2022, 08:20:30 AM
I wouldn’t ignore the trade offers for Bolton. I think he’s a pretty good player but he’s expendable. He’s the cream on the cake kind of player and as a list we might have no cake in a few years. If the offers are right I wouldn’t ignore them.

Trade away our best young player and one of the few genuine match winners on the list. Great call!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 17, 2022, 08:58:17 AM
I wouldn’t ignore the trade offers for Bolton. I think he’s a pretty good player but he’s expendable. He’s the cream on the cake kind of player and as a list we might have no cake in a few years. If the offers are right I wouldn’t ignore them.

Trade away our best young player and one of the few genuine match winners on the list. Great call!

He isnt cream he is a match winner at his best
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on June 17, 2022, 11:38:03 AM
His prime will most likely be wasted when we have a steep drop off in a few years unless we find a way to bring lots of young talent in. I don’t want to trade him but if west coast offered 2 first rounders or a player and a first rounder I’d think about it.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 17, 2022, 11:40:52 AM
His prime will most likely be wasted when we have a steep drop off in a few years unless we find a way to bring lots of young talent in. I don’t want to trade him but if west coast offered 2 first rounders or a player and a first rounder I’d think about it.

If u think we his prime won’t align with our teams then I don’t see how west coast is better suited. I don’t think they’ll be trading away their first rounder for yonks after getting fleeced for t.kelly.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 17, 2022, 02:50:42 PM
Im glad he showed a bit of cheek, the individualism and character has been bled out of the game by the sterile impotent AFL administration that cares more about political correctness than protecting the game.

Only comeback would have been on himself if we had lost, would have looked like a real dill and rightly so.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 17, 2022, 02:54:04 PM
Not a big fan of that either but at the same time,  stuff Carlton
:clapping :lol :rollin
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on June 17, 2022, 02:55:56 PM
Cotchin literally taunted Treloar in 2016 with the “you joined the wrong club” comment. I think banter and poo stirring is a part of any sort of competitive sport. Bolton didn’t say anything offensive flip him the bird or anything.

I think betts and stack had a bit of an exchange and they hugged after a vintage Eddie goal in 2018 from memory also? I don’t think we should be hell bent on making all our players robots
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 17, 2022, 03:00:42 PM
Cotchin literally taunted Treloar in 2016 with the “you joined the wrong club” comment. I think banter and poo stirring is a part of any sort of competitive sport. Bolton didn’t say anything offensive flip him the bird or anything.

I think betts and stack had a bit of an exchange and they hugged after a vintage Eddie goal in 2018 from memory also? I don’t think we should be hell bent on making all our players robots
100 %.
It’s all in the fun of the game even Docherty was smiling when it happened. As long as they all shake hands after the siren and all is left on the field I’ve got no issues with it. It’s entertainment.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 17, 2022, 03:08:10 PM
Didn't like it at all, thought it was disgraceful TBH

If the roles were reversed and a Blues player did it to us, most on here would be baying for blood

Kudos to Jack Riewoldt for going up to him straight away and having a word in his ear

10 years ago no one would have cared less. Nathan Brown did it heaps of times

Shows why the game is so poo now when all the do gooders come for Shai after that

100%

Belongs in the left vrs right thread. The tears on this one are incredible.

Here is our other aboriginal friend who did it. According to Darcy “you gotta love it”

https://www.afl.com.au/video/514040/ryan-s-cheek-towards-maynard-pays-off?videoId=514040&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1601723074001

Afl site said it was cheek, now it’s disrespect cause we have become a nation of softies esp over the last 2 years.
Excellent pick up.
It goes to show how contradictory the commentators are  :rollin

If we don’t get characters we wouldn’t be able to laugh at great moments like when Dermi kissed Duckworth and ran through the Essendon huddle. Love him or hate him he was entertaining for the game.
It’s ridiculous the rubbish they are going on about.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: JP Tiger on June 17, 2022, 04:41:57 PM
I only wish that Shai had dissed Cripps for being a massive sook & entitled mummy's boy for  picking fight with a bloke 2 feet shorter than him (Meatball)!!   :P
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 17, 2022, 05:22:54 PM
‘Got carried away’: Brilliant moment that got lost in AFL taunting storm

Ben Cotton
Fox Sports
June 17th, 2022 3:04 pm


The footy world has responded to Tigers star Shai Bolton’s taunt of Carlton defender Sam Docherty in Thursday’ night’s clash at the MCG.

Bolton early in the fourth term ran into an open goal before turning back to Docherty to show him the ball before booting it through the big sticks.

It comes after the pair were part of a three-quarter time scuffle as tempers flared between the two sides, although Bolton went up to Docherty post-match to seemingly apologise as the pair embraced.

The incident has already sparked a big reaction, with Tigers coach Damien Hardwick and some of Bolton’s teammates left unimpressed.

But speaking on Fox Footy after Richmond’s 15-point win, Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall didn’t have an issue with the incident given Bolton and Docherty made amends post game.

“I love the fact that they got together after the game. This was Bolton coming up to Docherty and probably saying, ‘mate, probably got a little bit carried away in the heat of the moment. No hard feelings’,” Dunstall said.

“And even when you watch the replay of when it happened Docherty was half laughing, he said, ‘yeah, too good, I can’t catch you.’

“At the time no (I didn’t like it), I love the sportsmanship afterwards of Bolton going up to him. I love players being able to leave what happened on the field on the field. You don’t hold grudges, you don’t worry about that afterwards.”

Dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna added that’s “it’s part of the theatre” of the sport.

“I know the clubs probably won’t like it and there’ll be some talk out of it,” he said. “We get that it could've almost come back to bite him on the backside if maybe the goal had of counted from (Jack) Newnes.”

Channel 7 pundits also didn’t see anything wrong with the act, with four-time premiership Hawk Luke Hodge acknowledging that “the game has changed”.

“What people want to see is a bit of theatre. We look back, if I had’ve done that with ‘Clarko’ (Alastair Clarkson), he would’ve clipped me over the ear,” Hodge said.

“In today’s game you want to see the theatre part of it. You never see it anymore because it’s been taken out of the players.”

Essendon great Jobe Watson concurred, highlighting how Bolton went on to finish the match strong.

“I don’t have a problem with it because of the way Bolton went and played the rest of he game,” he said.

“If you had a player who displayed those actions but then wouldn’t buy into the team and the way the team played, then there’s an issue, but I have no issue with it at all.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2022-shai-bolton-taunts-sam-docherty-reactions-response-carlton-v-richmond-video-social-media/news-story/178e668cb61496db010b9a6bc84bb344
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on June 17, 2022, 08:53:38 PM
I actually loved it.

My issue was the timing. It's a fat lady singing act. Not when game is on line act. Blues were pigs all game. Would prefer highlighting Silvagni b lining Pickett and getting in his face. That's more weak as pee then a bit of ball candy.

My advice would be do it when you've iced the game. Appreciate being humble brings less scrutiny. Couldn't care less if we are winning.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 17, 2022, 09:39:44 PM
I've changed my feelings today.

Was just super anxious last night.

Love it today.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 18, 2022, 12:09:13 AM
What do you reckon will be shown over and over again prior to the next tigers/blues game?

It’s going to be great and the Blues players won’t be forgetting it either so Bolton will have to back himself in because they’ll be coming for him.

It all adds another layer to the entertainment of the game.

It’s not a big deal. Hardwick won’t like it because he’s a defender and hated forwards and if anyone did that to him he would’ve killed them.  :rollin

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Owl on June 18, 2022, 12:22:45 AM
Didn’t give a rats coz he kicked the goal, did care where he tried to show off earlier and didn’t take the set shot and blew an easy one in a tight game.  The bloke is an awesome talent but with the usual baggage of being a young bloke on good pretty terms with himself
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 19, 2022, 05:28:34 PM
BARRETT SLAMS “MASSIVE OVERREACTION” AFTER BOLTON TAUNT

By Ethan Clark
SEN
19 June 2022


Richmond coach Damien Hardwick’s criticism of Shai Bolton’s actions on Thursday night has sparked debate as to whether he went too far.

Speaking on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show Damian Barrett thought the response to Shai Bolton holding the ball out to Carlton defender Sam Docherty before kicking the goal was over the top.

Hardwick was clearly disappointed in the act post-match.

“He’s made a mistake, it’s not us, it’s not what we’re about. He’ll be regretful no question, he’ll be accountable and responsible for it. It’s certainly not part of who he is and part of what we are. We’re disappointed but we’ll work our way through it and support him and he’ll learn some lessons from it. It’s not a great look,” he said.

Barrett thought the reaction from the three-time premiership coach was way out of proportion and thought Bolton was adding theatre to the game.

“I just don’t get that. If you didn’t know what he was talking about, you could’ve been excused for thinking he’s talking about someone who’s hit someone in the street,” he said.

“I just thought it was a massive overreaction.

“I had no problem with it, I loved the theatre of it. I get the team component of it and I get his teammates didn’t like it, but I thought the comments were way too extreme for what the act was.

“Have a look at what Andrew McDonald (NFL star) did in the Superbowl last year, he’s pointing to the finger he’s going to put the (championship) ring on, Steph Curry (NBA legend) did the same thing. These athletes in American sports, love them or loathe them, they operate outside the team thinking.”

Former Port Adelaide midfielder Kane Cornes disagreed, and said the statement made by Hardwick was one that holds weight coming from a historically arrogant Richmond side.

“I like the coaching from Damien Hardwick, yes I think it was really strong, but I think Richmond at times has acted a little bit arrogantly in the last three years, so to pull them back at this stage of the year is a good thing,” he said.

“Shai Bolton is playing with a little bit too much flair at the moment, he’s missing goals that he should kick, he’s over possessing the ball, he’s making mistakes which, for a player of his calibre, he doesn’t need to be making.

“I just think he needs to get back to basics with his game, and that’s not a criticism.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/19/barrett-slams-massive-overreaction-after-bolton-taunt/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on June 19, 2022, 05:36:45 PM
The only person who's shown any arrogance concerning Richmond in the last 3 years is that massive salty campaigner Cornehole himself.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on June 20, 2022, 12:00:23 AM
The only person who's shown any arrogance concerning Richmond in the last 3 years is that massive salty campaigner Cornehole himself.

Yeah exactly 💯 and we got the runs on the board to back it up.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 21, 2022, 12:50:11 AM
"The flashback that shows the bad blood between Shai Bolton and Sam Docherty."

Go to 1:48 min mark: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1538883556533059585


Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 21, 2022, 07:05:39 AM
Pee weak video.

Liked the sun's bit about the family though.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on June 21, 2022, 10:43:53 AM
"The flashback that shows the bad blood between Shai Bolton and Sam Docherty."

Go to 1:48 min mark: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1538883556533059585

HTF is this show still on TV? Its like watching Jabba the Hutt, 2 of his dumb goons and a 2022 aged version of Princess Leia.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 22, 2022, 12:18:19 AM
Richmond star Shai Bolton, who has 23 goals and 101 score involvements next to his name.

                       Goals      AFL          Score               Shot at goal     F50 Marks    FH Pressure Points    Tackles
                                    Player       Involvements     Accuracy
                                    Ratings
Shai Bolton         23        14.3              7.8                41.8%              1.2                    22.2                  2.3

https://www.afl.com.au/news/784347/who-s-leading-the-aa-small-forward-race-don-t-sleep-on-this-pair


Bolts is No.1 for score involvements as a small forward. However, his goalkicking accuracy is this year the worst of the small forwards  :P.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 23, 2022, 02:44:55 PM
THE STAR HAVING A HUGE IMPACT

By Alex Zaia
SEN
23 June 2022


Garry Lyon heaped praise on emerging Richmond star Shai Bolton.

Bolton is in All-Australian contention operating as a dangerous forward who can play through the midfield, stepping up in the Dustin Martin role.

“There’s a player who’s more important than ‘Dusty’ at the moment for Richmond, that’s Shai Bolton,” Lyon declared.

“He’s the one who is having the Dusty-like influence on games.

“Bolton’s the one. Every time he touches the footy … one in two ends up in a score.

“This is a bloke who goes in the middle, this is a bloke who goes forward and kicks goals.

“It’s great that Dusty’s back … but Bolton’s the one who would be giving Chris Scott most nightmares.”

Bolton is averaging 18 disposals, 3.7 clearances and 1.7 goals per game so far in 2022.

The 23-year-old is also ranked third for score involvements and seventh for goal assists in the AFL.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/06/22/the-tiger-we-dont-talk-about-enough-and-the-star-having-a-huge-impact/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 23, 2022, 10:32:27 PM
Has had a crap fortnight and his accuracy is terrible by and large.

Would be a shame if it becomes a season of 'should have beens'
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 25, 2022, 08:21:52 PM
Bolton lights up the 'G

Shai Bolton showed he is ready to take over from Dustin Martin as the Tigers' main man with a dazzling performance. Bolton was unplayable at time as almost single-handedly brought his side back into the contest. The young gun was a constant threat anytime he went near the ball and kicked three goals as the Tigers roared back from 35 points down to take the lead. The only downside for the emerging star was his inaccuracy in front of goal again proving costly as he he missed two gettable chances.   

14 disposals (10k, 4h, 6c, 8u, 64.3% eff.)
5 marks (3 contested)
2 inside 50s
1 intercept
303 metres gained
7 score involvements
1 goal assist
3 goals
2 behinds
87% time on ground

https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/3932
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 25, 2022, 10:08:02 PM
Dimma's post-game comments about Bolts:

Hardwick: "Bolton was terrific. Kicked 3 goals and missed one he should've got. Some of his marking was first class. A damaging player. It's been a tough week for him no doubt. It's unlike Shai to be like that but the positive for Shai is the growth he's shown. It's a credit to him and the game he played."
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on June 25, 2022, 10:15:47 PM
Needs to be in the middle more
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 26, 2022, 01:14:14 AM
Lifted when needed and played like an absolute superstar of the competition. With contested marking like that he could play as a KPF. What he lacks in height he makes up in hops and arm length.

Also someone post the gif of him pulling on the jersey after he scored one of his goals please.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 26, 2022, 03:50:47 AM
Also someone post the gif of him pulling on the jersey after he scored one of his goals please.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonPullsJumper.gif)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 26, 2022, 04:07:05 AM
Also someone post the gif of him pulling on the jersey after he scored one of his goals please.
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonPullsJumper.gif)

 :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 26, 2022, 11:07:12 AM
Nathan Brown on the Sunday Footy Show critiqued Bolton's goalkicking. Said Bolton is turning his back on goal and then trying to snap which is why he is missing these gettable goals. You don't have the spatial awareness when you're not looking at the goals. Browny said for those round the body set shots, Shai needs to set up on a 90 degree angle (not 180) so he can see the goals and get enough hook on his kick.

Goddard chipped in and said it's a mental issue. That Bolton takes the kick quickly because he doesn't want the pressure of lining up for a set shot. It's why he didn't use a drop punt against Carlton despite being directly in front.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 26, 2022, 02:32:17 PM
That poster was shocking. Redeemed himself but sheesh what could have been mate
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on June 26, 2022, 03:31:13 PM
Browny and Goddard are actually bang on. Castagna does this too.

Keep it simple with traditional snapping technique not the trying to fake and instinct kick.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on July 03, 2022, 03:32:28 PM
Bolts has been good but sheesh that stuff up wanting to get on his right around the body rather that runnung in and kicking a simple drop punt is where he needs to get his head around doing the bread and butter stuff as first option.
Title: Why Shai Bolton may be Richmond's most important player in push for finals (ABC)
Post by: one-eyed on July 07, 2022, 05:45:34 PM
Why Shai Bolton may be Richmond's most important player in their push to make AFL finals return

By Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson
ABC
7 July 2022


Sometimes words and numbers do not accurately articulate the spectacular nature of the game of Australian football.

There are instances where words fail to surmise the enormity of the acts being performed.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonSpeckie2021.gif)

Shai Bolton’s leap in the above clip is a mark — a contested mark. The stats caller would mark it down on their sheet, similarly to the other 4,759 marks taken in 2021. Of course, it is far more than that.

Bolton’s explosion skywards is a symbol of football past, present and future. He seemingly has steel springs for legs and vices for hands.

He can clear packs in a single bound and break through contests with speed and agility. His ability to read the flight and bounce of the ball gives him an advantage on almost all of his opponents. He beats opponents at will, often smiling while doing so.

He might be the most important player for the resurgent Tigers, poised to make a return to finals after a year away.

The young Richmond star has gone from being a bit-piece of a dynasty to one of the best young players in the league. He is also the latest of a long, great line of Noongar footballing legends, and shapes as being the boodrdahwan — the "future" — of the sport.

A proud history

Few players get to run out in the AFL in guernseys they created, but Bolton did just that during the Sir Doug Nicholls Round in 2020.

Bolton, along with his mother and grandmother, designed the Tigers guernsey based on the Noongar dreaming.

Bolton is a proud Menang and Wilman Noongar man, carrying on a rich footballing legacy. There are 14 Mena groups that make up the Noongar people, including the Menang and Wilman groups.

The Noongar people have a long and storied history with Australian football. The first Indigenous footballer in one of the top-level state competitions is generally acknowledged to be Jimmy Melbourne, a Noongar man who later fought in World War I and won a Western Australian league premiership with West Perth.

Since Melbourne, a host of Noongar players have impacted the game, such as Graham Farmer, Barry Cable, Ted Kilmurray, the Krakouer family and Nicky Winmar.

Noongar players still have a huge impact on the league. There are currently 21 Noongar players in the AFL across 13 clubs, more than a quarter of all Indigenous AFL players. Four are currently at the Tigers, the most of any club.

Noongar footy as strong as ever

Noongar AFL players and performances, 2022 season.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/BoltonArticle07072022Pic1.png)

The Noongar people are also writers of another part of Australian history. In the middle of NAIDOC Week — just days after the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision in the High Court (and Mabo Day) — the Noongar people are in the process of taking traditional control of their land.

The Mabo decision in 1992 rejected the concept of terra nullius and held that the Meriam people remained traditional owners of their land, the Mer islands. It also held that other Indigenous people held rights to their lands according to their own laws and customs.

After decades of claims and years of negotiation, the Western Australian government and the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (on behalf of the Noongar people) finally settled their native title claim, the Single Noongar Claim covering the Noongar boodja (land).

The Western Australian Act of Parliament that recognises the Noongar people and their connection to lands states:

“Since time immemorial, the Noongar people have inhabited lands in the south‑west of the state; these lands the Noongar people call Noongar boodja (Noongar earth). The Noongar people continue to have a living cultural, spiritual, familial and social relationship with Noongar boodja.”

The 195,000-odd square kilometres covered by the settlement is about the size of Victoria, a giant swathe of country across south western WA. The Noongar boodja covers down south in Albany and Mt Barker right up to Geraldton and Mullewa, including Perth on the way. It covers a wide ecosystem, and ways of life.

The settlement is wide ranging and includes financial elements and access to land, an investment in the Noongar people in conjunction with Western Australia. Some have called it the first real treaty with Indigenous people in Australia.

Bolton stands as a strong representative of his people, knowing his past and carrying on the rich tradition of footballers from Noongar boodja.

What makes Bolton so great?

When Bolton came into the league most thought he had potential as a small forward who could become an outside midfielder if everything went right.

For most casual fans, Bolton might be known for his goal kicking or his prodigious leaping talent. Even before he broke through to the AFL in earnest, Bolton was turning heads with his aerial ability at VFL level.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonSpeckie2018.gif)

But his biggest strength is winning the ball in contests of all types.

The modern era of football — and footy fandom — fetishises size in all parts of the game. Big bodied players are prized, while those slighter of frame are often overlooked. However, most of the time how you read play and react is more important than height or reach.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonMarkR152022.gif)

Bolton — at just 175 centimetres tall and weighing 77 kilograms —  is dwarfed by the biggest midfielders but he has an innate sense of working out where the ball will go before anyone else. That attack and ability to win the ball at the contest is at the core of the Richmond identity: its hyper-speed, direct style of play.

Bolton excels at all types of contest: marking, stoppage and general play.

Bolton from the centre

Centre clearances and chain points from them, per game, 2022.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/BoltonArticle07072022Pic2.png)

He is Richmond’s deadliest player at stoppages, especially in centre clearances. When he is deployed in the middle, it generally leads to Richmond scores, with 43 points coming from scoring chains where Bolton gets the first disposal after the bounce.

That is 24 more points than Dion Prestia, the next highest Tiger.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonClearanceR142022.gif)

Some teams may be drawn into using Bolton almost exclusively in the middle, but the flexibility of the Tigers is part of their skill as a side.

Instead, coach Damien Hardwick largely deploys Bolton as a front-half player, a nod to his development as a small forward.

While he often attends centre bounces and stoppages in the front half of the ground, Bolton rarely veers into defence for stoppages. Just seven of his 58 total first disposals from stoppages have come in the back half of the ground.

(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/de7bf658ca4f8c61721ad73fcf4d3d5a?src)
Shai Bolton's kicks and handballs map in the 2022 season.(ABC)

Bolton’s ability to use the ball and create opportunities for his teammates is far more valuable closer to goal when he can be isolated against smaller or weaker opponents.

Small player, big air

Contested marks and marks i50 per game, players 180cm and below, 2022.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/BoltonArticle07072022Pic3.png)

While Bolton is known for his high-flying marks, it is also his ability on the lead and in shoulder-to-shoulder contests that stands out. Bolton has developed into a genuine target up forward for the Tigers beyond just crashing the bottom of packs.

His subtle bodywork and preparation for the ball arriving is what sets Bolton apart.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonOutbodiesDochertyR132022.gif)

Of course, the bottom of packs and contests might be where Bolton does his best work. Similarly to his work in stoppages, few are as skilled at reading the bouncing ball at the foot of marking contests and in one on ones than Bolton.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/animatedvidsgifs/BoltonDreamtimeGoal2022.gif)

While he is not a major accumulator in terms of possessions, he does translate the ball he gets into scores for his team. This year, Bolton is averaging just shy of two goals a match and is inside the top 10 for score involvements per match.

When Richmond scores, Bolton usually has had a hand in things on the way.

Always involved, always dangerous

Forward 50 ground ball gets and score involvements, 2022.

(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/BoltonArticle07072022Pic4.png)

All up, Bolton is an attacking player at the top end of the league, across all components of the game.

As Richmond enters the final part of the year holding onto a spot in the top eight by percentage, the Tigers need Bolton to fire to have a shot of staying there. If things break right, Bolton should have his first All Australian selection at the end of the year as well.

For Bolton and Richmond, the boordahwan is also what the Noongar people call the nitja (present).

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/afl-shai-bolton-crucial-in-richmond-tigers-quest-to-make-finals/101213196
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 09, 2022, 08:49:49 PM
Bolton brings all the tricks

It was clear from early on Shai Bolton was going to have a major say on the outcome of the game. Starting in the centre square at the first bounce, Bolton was a headache for the Suns as he bolted forward from congestion at any opportunity and often found himself in metres of space. He kicked one goal from a perfectly timed front-and-square in the first quarter and then added two in the second – one from a clever one-handed mark. Bolton was clearly the difference between the teams and his 29 disposals and 3.3 tells only part of the story, with his spectacular leaping and cat-like landings as exciting as anything this season.

Source: AFL website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1168391/tigers-go-down-to-suns-after-the-siren).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 09, 2022, 10:51:06 PM
Bolton brings all the tricks

It was clear from early on Shai Bolton was going to have a major say on the outcome of the game. Starting in the centre square at the first bounce, Bolton was a headache for the Suns as he bolted forward from congestion at any opportunity and often found himself in metres of space. He kicked one goal from a perfectly timed front-and-square in the first quarter and then added two in the second – one from a clever one-handed mark. Bolton was clearly the difference between the teams and his 29 disposals and 3.3 tells only part of the story, with his spectacular leaping and cat-like landings as exciting as anything this season.

Source: AFL website (https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1168391/tigers-go-down-to-suns-after-the-siren).

No mention of his selfishness in the 3rd that resulted in a missed goal that proved costly
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: FooffooValve on July 09, 2022, 10:52:13 PM
Great game, but he's no Dusty. Too selfish and arrogant.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 09, 2022, 11:02:09 PM
Bolton was sensational. Yeah you could nitpick a couple of poor decisions but he was easily our best today.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: FooffooValve on July 09, 2022, 11:05:00 PM
Bolton was sensational. Yeah you could nitpick a couple of poor decisions but he was easily our best today.

I'm with Dimma. He described his game as "pretty good." "Sensational" is when you give the ball off when you should, bring others into the game, and lead your team to victory.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on July 09, 2022, 11:44:19 PM
Said in the 3rd I couldn't recall a game where we had such a clear clear stand out as our best player. Yeah we've had better performances from a Dusty or Prestia but he was miles our best player.

Think this points out the fact we had so many average games tonight. Because a performance such as Bolts whilst very good we normally have another 5-6 who were equally as good. Couldn't tell you our 2nd best player if I tried.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on July 10, 2022, 09:42:53 AM
Shai is becoming very hungry around goal and cost us another one last night failing to handball to a player in the square. 
Great player but needs to correct this
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Mr Magic on July 10, 2022, 10:48:17 PM
I think he's going to be my new favourite.

Genuine freak who's so far ahead of our next best right now it's not funny.

Like all the great ones seems to play the game at a different speed to everyone else.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on July 10, 2022, 10:56:15 PM
Shai is becoming very hungry around goal and cost us another one last night failing to handball to a player in the square. 
Great player but needs to correct this
It depends on who the player was in the goalsquare.
If it was Castagna then I don’t blame him one iota.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 11, 2022, 08:11:38 AM
Shai is becoming very hungry around goal and cost us another one last night failing to handball to a player in the square. 
Great player but needs to correct this
It depends on who the player was in the goalsquare.
If it was Castagna then I don’t blame him one iota.

It was Cumberland

And he was selfish
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on July 11, 2022, 10:08:51 AM
Shai is becoming very hungry around goal and cost us another one last night failing to handball to a player in the square. 
Great player but needs to correct this
It depends on who the player was in the goalsquare.
If it was Castagna then I don’t blame him one iota.

It was Cumberland

And he was selfish


Change was to is...re: Cumberland - the new Hungry :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 11, 2022, 11:26:21 AM


Change was to is...re: Cumberland - the new Hungry :shh

I was referring to Bolton being selfish not giving the handball to Cumberland in this instance
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 11, 2022, 11:33:14 PM
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/BoltonPlayerRatings2022.png)
https://twitter.com/mattricho0/status/1546415501085413379
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 19, 2022, 05:27:37 PM
Every club’s young gun Brownlow contender

Ben Cotton
Fox Sports
July 19th, 2022


Richmond -Shai Bolton

Another name who’s arguably already reached superstar status, Bolton (23) is arguably now Richmond’s best player, yes, ahead of Dustin Martin. The dynamic forward/midfielder has produced his best AFL season to date, averaging 18.4 disposals and booting 31 goals while ranking fifth in the league for score involvements and sixth in goal assists. He simply does things on a footy field not many others can do and can win a game off his own boot. If he ever permanently migrates to the midfield, look out. Liam Baker (24) is also a stud, and like Bolton, could do big thinks if he plays exclusively on the ball.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2022-future-brownlow-medal-contenders-young-guns-rising-stars-analysis-andrew-brayshaw-nick-daicos-connor-rozee/news-story/e244b4034fd881629b9adbe9e014d685
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on July 20, 2022, 12:18:22 AM
I'd trade Bolton for a war chest.

1. He's currency is hugely inflated. Playing in a successful side / era. Hasn't been tagged yet.
2. He's not heart and soul of club.
3. An indigenous boy from WA always has FA risk back home.
4. Not a leader that we'd prefer to stay and mould next group.

If we were to convert Bolton into 2 top 10 picks we would have a stupidly good 2 years at the draft table to set us up perfectly for future.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on July 20, 2022, 09:57:51 AM
but hes electrifying on his day. As BT likes to say in his commentary of our games when a player does something great ..."he electrifies the mob" lol.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on July 20, 2022, 11:31:22 AM
He's our best player and still young.  You don't trade these players willingly. If he was 28 maybe. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on July 20, 2022, 02:14:23 PM
I'd trade Bolton for a war chest.

1. He's currency is hugely inflated. Playing in a successful side / era. Hasn't been tagged yet.
2. He's not heart and soul of club.
3. An indigenous boy from WA always has FA risk back home.
4. Not a leader that we'd prefer to stay and mould next group.

If we were to convert Bolton into 2 top 10 picks we would have a stupidly good 2 years at the draft table to set us up perfectly for future.

I’m not opposed to the idea of trading him as I mentioned a few weeks ago.
Given the phase we are entering It could be a legitimate idea. I also don’t think he is a Richmond player just yet. He is awfully selfish at times and doesn’t show the grit that id like to see. Not that this can’t be turned around and believe me, if we were entering a premiership window I’d say no way we could let him go, he’s a game winner. But if we are about to see consecutive years out of the finals I probably would let him go For multiple 1st round picks and set ourselves up.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 20, 2022, 02:23:55 PM
I am not a fan of trading young talent with 10 years of footy left in him.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on July 20, 2022, 04:00:03 PM
Wouldn't want to see him playing at another club. Heart couldn't take it. When you find a generational talent you agonize over letting them go at Dusty's age, not when they're about to blossom into one of the top half dozen players in the game.

Sorry, but it's a non-starter from me.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on July 20, 2022, 04:02:02 PM
I am not a fan of trading young talent with 10 years of footy left in him.
Nothing more needs to be said. When youve got a star a matchwinner who is 22 yo you dont trade him out. If he wants to leave tjat might change things but I doubt he leaves.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 20, 2022, 09:45:59 PM
If this kid wants to go back to WA eventually (Carr might know) I'd be keen to maximise trade value.

Would send him to Freo for Darcy and something else haha
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: georgies31 on July 20, 2022, 10:20:08 PM
Crazy any thoughts of trading him 22 years old match winner and once the old brigade leaves will be one of a few who can take over.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 20, 2022, 10:22:27 PM
If this kid wants to go back to WA eventually (Carr might know) I'd be keen to maximise trade value.

Would send him to Freo for Darcy and something else haha

Carr is no longer his manager
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 20, 2022, 10:56:03 PM
If this kid wants to go back to WA eventually (Carr might know) I'd be keen to maximise trade value.

Would send him to Freo for Darcy and something else haha

Carr is no longer his manager

Yeah that's right.

Anyways I don't wanna trade him if he wants to stay. Only genuine match winner we have in his 20's.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 24, 2022, 05:09:21 AM
Will take over as Tigers’ No.1’: Big call on ‘frightening’ star despite Dusty trade update

Ben Cotton
Fox Sports
July 23rd, 2022 11:40 am


Fox Footy pundits have heaped huge praise on Tigers star Shai Bolton, with Cameron Mooney declaring if Dustin Martin departs the club Bolton will take over as Richmond’s “No.1.”

Bolton continued his brilliant campaign in Friday night’s draw against Fremantle, racking up 15 disposals and booting two goals, while his impact with ball in hand shone through.

Speaking on Fox Footy Live post-match, Mooney believes Richmond is in good hands with Bolton as their marquee man despite the uncertainty around Martin’s future.

“We’re seeing a genuine football star just rise in front of our eyes this year,” the Geelong great said.

“If Dusty does decide to leave, this man will take over the mantle as their No.1.

“Wait until he gets 100-150 games under his belt, throw him unto the midfield, he’ll destroy teams.”

Former Hawthorn sharpshooter Ben Dixon said it’s “frightening” to consider how good Bolton, who’s played 85 AFL games since making his debut in 2017, will be with more experience.

“He’s the barometer, let’s be honest, everything happens from Shai’s polish,” Dixon said.

“Shai’s got leg speed, power, acceleration, drives the legs out of contest, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s the first quarter or the last, he’s got the same energy and explosiveness is the same.

“You can leave players in your wake, and he did that tonight. Richmond know that when the ball is in his area, something is going to happen.”

“The beauty abut when you got to the footy and watch Bolton, I watch everyone ahead of the ball because they know he’s going to get it, explode out and do something special with it.”

Bolton has averaged 18.2 disposals from 18 games in 2022 and booted a career-best 33 goals to put himself firmly in the All-Australian mix.

And Dixon lauded the small forward for his ability to play in multiple areas on the ground.

“He can go down back and assist on transition, go through the midfield and obviously impact forward,” Dickon said.

“I just love his leg speed and ability to come out of a contest. He only kicked two goals (against Fremantle), but what he does off the ball and the turnover side is massive.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-news-2022-shai-bolton-richmond-tigers-number-one-if-dustin-martin-leaves-request-trade-sydney-swans-best-player-highlights-draw-with-fremantle-dockers/news-story/14dc5df172014466dc9c1ddcdd600c53
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on July 24, 2022, 08:48:29 AM
Was completely shut out of the game with 4 possessions and a goal. If he wants to be number 1, learn to live with the attention.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on July 24, 2022, 08:56:47 AM
As I've said previously I'd cash in on Bolton's inflated perception. Send to WCE for Pick 2.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 24, 2022, 01:01:57 PM
Low patch at the moment but arguably our best match winner.

Keep keep keep
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on July 24, 2022, 02:44:41 PM
I think he does the #29 justice and we need to keep him. Need to play him in the middle more. He’s a great forward but is elite at the centre bounces. Even if it means bulking him up and he loses a touch of speed. Bulking up Dangerfield didn’t hurt his game out in Adelaide and I think with a bit more size so he doesn’t get stretchered off after too many knocks he could easily surpass the likes of Rowell or even Walsh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 24, 2022, 09:39:35 PM
He is already a better player than Rowell as it stands. Rowell hasn’t been able to recapture the form of his first 3-4 games before his knee injury.

Walsh debatable depending on how your team plays and what they need.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 25, 2022, 01:03:06 AM
Shai Bolton is on track to finish with the most goals in a season by a Richmond small forward since the mid-1990s.

The dual Tiger excitement machine currently has 33 goals (33.29) for the year, which is just two behind Nathan Brown and Sam Lloyd, who both kicked 35 goals in a season (Brown in 2008, Lloyd in 2016).

Previous to that, Chris Naish booted 42 goals in the 1995 season and 34 in 1996.

Also, in ’95, Nick Daffy won Richmond’s leading goalkicker award with 45 goals.

Overall, this season, Bolton is averaging 18.2 disposals, 9.7 contested possessions, 4.4 inside-50s, 3.8 clearances, 1.8 goals, 7.4 score involvements and 360.4 metres gained per match.

He is ranked fifth in the competition for score involvements and 10th for goal assists.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1180859/shai-s-scoring-spree
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on July 25, 2022, 07:17:49 AM
Good for Shai.

Bad for the club that we haven't had a good small forward for 25-30 years.

Just a few blokes who can go at 1-1.5 goals/game but nobody serious bar N Brown and we all know what happened there still makes me sad.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 01, 2022, 03:35:19 AM
BOLTON DOING BEST DUSTY IMPERSONATION

With Dustin Martin unavailable for the forseeable future due to injury and his long-term future under a cloud, Richmond fans should take solace in the player that has become Shai Bolton.

Even though he didn’t exactly bring his kicking boots on Sunday (he kicked 2.5!), he was still one of the most influential players on the ground. His dare and dash and his immaculate skills were on show for all to see and the Tigers’ faithful light up whenever he goes near the ball.

At just 23, he is the future at Richmond.

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-roar-back-to-down-the-lions-20220731-p5b62j.html).

Bolton's stats vs Bris:

24 disposals (20k, 4h, 5c, 19u, 66.7% eff.)
7 marks (1 contested mark)
2 tackles
4 centre clearances
9 inside 50s
1 intercept
711 metres gained
12 score involvements
1 goal assist
2 goals
5 behinds
90% time on ground
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 01, 2022, 04:21:30 AM
Significantly more damaging around the mid/half forward area. Burnt a lot of lions off
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on August 01, 2022, 10:28:57 AM
Shai Bolton is on track to finish with the most goals in a season by a Richmond small forward since the mid-1990s.

The dual Tiger excitement machine currently has 33 goals (33.29) for the year, which is just two behind Nathan Brown and Sam Lloyd, who both kicked 35 goals in a season (Brown in 2008, Lloyd in 2016).

Previous to that, Chris Naish booted 42 goals in the 1995 season and 34 in 1996.

Also, in ’95, Nick Daffy won Richmond’s leading goalkicker award with 45 goals.

Overall, this season, Bolton is averaging 18.2 disposals, 9.7 contested possessions, 4.4 inside-50s, 3.8 clearances, 1.8 goals, 7.4 score involvements and 360.4 metres gained per match.

He is ranked fifth in the competition for score involvements and 10th for goal assists.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1180859/shai-s-scoring-spree
Matthew Rogers also led our goal kicking when Richo went down with injury in 2000 I think. Also had a couple of years where he was in the thirties I think.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2022, 02:04:14 AM
"For me, he's probably the best player in the game right now."

Kane Cornes couldn't be more impressed with Shai Bolton's form.

#9FootyClassified

Watch here: https://twitter.com/FootyonNine/status/1554084135328784384


Shai Bolton's stats:

Centrebounce Clearances     2.5      1st
Score Involvements             7.7      1st
Shots on Goal                     4.3      1st
Goals                                 1.8      1st
Metres Gained                 380.3      4th

He is Elite in all those categories.

ps. Bolton has had 69 shots on goal this year.
Title: "He's now No.1": AFL greats laud Richmond superstar Shai Bolton (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2022, 04:16:07 PM
“HE’S NOW NUMBER ONE”: AFL GREATS LAUD RICHMOND SUPERSTAR

By Seb Mottram
SEN
2 August 2022


Shai Bolton is enjoying a blistering season for Richmond and has been lauded by AFL greats after another game-winning performance.

Bolton was at his best on Sunday against Brisbane as the Tigers clawed back a 42-point deficit to triumph by seven points at the MCG.

The 23-year-old’s struggles with his goal kicking continued, booting two goals from seven shots, but he also had 24 disposals, 711 metres gained and game-highs in score involvements (12) and inside 50s (9).

Essendon great Tim Watson, who called the game for Channel Seven, was enamoured by the performance.

“Is he the most watchable player in the game right now?” he began on SEN Breakfast.

“I don’t like to make these big statements, but I don’t know of any player in the game right now that is more watchable than Shai Bolton.

“It’s just something I left the MCG with the impression of on Sunday, having watched him live – and I’ve watched him plenty of times on TV – oh my goodness me.

“He does stuff that no one else can do. It’s like he’s got springs in his legs… he’s an extraordinary talent.

“Score involvements, when you participate in a score as part of a chain… he is 45 per cent involvement (to disposals), the next best is Marcus Bontempelli at 36 per cent, then Chad Warner and Christian Petracca.”

Bolton averages 7.7 score involvements per game, sixth in the competition, and has 47 more score involvements across the season than any other Tiger.

Port Adelaide Hall of Famer Kane Cornes went one step further than Watson, describing the Richmond utility as “the best player in the game right now”.

“Shai Bolton is just extraordinary,” Cornes said on Nine’s Footy Classified.

“To watch him and what he’s doing… he’s playing this role more than uniquely since Dustin Martin has.

“I think he’s now number one, is there a better player in the competition than Shai Bolton for impact?

“Look at centre bounce, score involvements, he’s had 69 shots on goal for a small forward.

“What he’s doing, for me, he’s probably the best player in the game right now.”

Bolton earned six coaches’ votes for his Sunday performance and ranks as the second highest non-midfielder in the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award behind James Sicily.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/811980/high-flying-pies-beating-the-best-your-club-s-record-against-the-current-top-eight
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2022, 07:53:35 PM
Behind a paywall.

Shai and tell: Where Tigers stand with new Bolton deal

Shai Bolton is emerging as the most dynamic player in the game but what will the Tigers have to pay to keep him at Punt Road? And why is he so happy to sign a new deal?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-trade-news-2022-all-the-latest-in-trades-free-agency-and-player-contracts/news-story/0c82f853f599b7b9b0c2927265c67006
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 02, 2022, 08:12:18 PM
Behind a paywall.

Shai and tell: Where Tigers stand with new Bolton deal

Shai Bolton is emerging as the most dynamic player in the game but what will the Tigers have to pay to keep him at Punt Road? And why is he so happy to sign a new deal?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-trade-news-2022-all-the-latest-in-trades-free-agency-and-player-contracts/news-story/0c82f853f599b7b9b0c2927265c67006
Here's the article bits about Bolton:

Shai Bolton is emerging as the most dynamic player in the game but what will the Tigers have to pay to keep him at Punt Road? And why is he so happy to sign a new deal? Jon Ralph

Richmond star Shai Bolton is prepared to sign a new contract in coming months that would see him sacrifice his future free agency rights and remain at Punt Road long-term.

But those talks might require the Tigers to hand over nearly a million dollars a season given his extraordinary potential and marketing power.

The brilliant 23-year-old is happy at Richmond and contracted through to the end of 2023 on a deal worth just over $600,000 a season.

Richmond has had early talks with his new manager Anthony Van Der Wielen after he moved across to his stable of former South Fremantle players including Tim Kelly, Marlion Pickett and recently retired Tiger Matt Parker.

Van Der Wielen confirmed to the Herald Sun he was open to a new deal for Bolton but his immediate focus was a strong finish to a season where Tigers can still play finals.

The expected timeline for that new deal will be through summer when both parties can get a more accurate gauge of his worth.

“We are very comfortable where things lie at Richmond at the moment. He’s contracted until the end of 2023, Van Der Wielen said.

“I’m in regular contact with Blair Hartley. When Richmond and Shai feel it’s appropriate we will begin negotiations.

“I’m not sure exactly when that will be but it’s not what we are focused on right at this moment.”

The WA product could write his own cheque if he decided to return home but has been well supported by the Tigers and believes his potential is being maximised under Damien Hardwick.

Talks on Bolton’s deal will be picked up after those list and trade discussions but he is keen to be contracted again before next season starts – subject to a fair deal.

He would only be a free agent at the end of 2024 but a long-term deal would take him well past that date and deep into his 20s.

Senior Tigers advisor Neil Balme said Bolton was on the verge of becoming the “best player in the competition”.

Balme said should the 23-year-old find the consistency that is the mark of the truly great players he could be “hard to stop”.

“I say, to myself, if he actually played consistently, he’s nearly the best player in the comp,” Balme said on RSN.

“He does play reasonable consistently, but so much of it is that natural brilliance. Part of the challenge of being a greatplayer is doing it consistently and that’s still his test.

“Can you imagine if he did play at his absolute maximum all the time, he’d be hard to stop.”

Champion Data rates Bolton as the most impactful player in the AFL with 45 per cent of his disposals part of a scoring chain, streets ahead of Marcus Bontempelli.

He is the No. 1 ranked mid-forward for goals and score involvements.

In 2024 in what would be the first year of a new deal the Tigers will have Dustin Martin in the last year of his existing $1.3 million-a-season deal and Tom Lynch earning over $1 million as part of his back-ended deal.

But with Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt retired by then they could afford his salary in a year three players were on nearly seven figures or back-end the deal into later seasons.

The Tigers would be aware the longer they left his negotiations in the final season of his contract the more they might have to pay him.

Dustin Martin was keen to be re-contracted in 2016 but instead as talks dragged out he was eventually paid $1.3 million after signing on the verge of the finals in a year he won the Brownlow Medal, MVP, Norm Smith and Richmond best-and-fairest.

Bolton has kicked 35.34 this year as well as 13 complete misses but is a superb kick who will only improve his accuracy.

Richmond’s classy manner in which they handled Parker’s return home to WA — he and his partner have three children four years and under and he was not in senior selection contention — has only reinforced to Van Der Wielen that Bolton is in good hands.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 03, 2022, 03:54:43 PM
HOW MUCH IS “NEEDLE-MOVING” TIGERS STAR WORTH?

By Alex Zaia
SEN
3 August 2022


Given Bolton’s match-winning talents and potential for further growth – how much is he worth?

SEN Breakfast co-hosts Garry Lyon and Tim Watson discussed the 23-year-old’s value.

Watson sung Bolton’s praises on Tuesday dubbing the midfielder-forward the most watchable player in the AFL right now.

Lyon: “How much is he (Bolton) worth?”

Watson: “He’s an $850,000 player. He’s around an $850,000 to $900,000 player.”

Lyon: “You’ll get away with $900,000, but I need some security – how many years?”

Watson: “He’s only young … you’re going to have to give him at least five (years).

“Do you agree with me that he’s the biggest needle-moving player in the game right now?

“Is there anyone out there more capable of shifting the momentum in a game than what he currently is because of what he can do?”

Lyon: “He’s right at the pointy end.”

Watson: “Because he does go into the centre bounce, and he can get the ball out of there too because of his agility, speed and anticipation.”

Lyon: “The only thing he hasn’t been able to add to his resume is he needs to do it in big, big finals, which is hopefully coming for him this year.

“Because (Christian) Petracca’s done it in big finals, Dusty’s (Dustin Martin) done it in big finals.

“Those blokes elevate themselves into a whole different category because they’ve gone into Grand Finals and ripped them to shreds.”

Watson: “There’s no suggestion that he’s going to leave Richmond. I think he’s very happy there. I think he’s very comfortable in the environment they’ve created for him.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/08/03/how-much-is-needle-moving-tigers-star-worth/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 03, 2022, 04:12:38 PM
I don't think he's worth 900 for 5 years. 700 yes maybe even a but more
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 03, 2022, 04:24:24 PM
He’s on 600ish now, think 800 on a long term contract forfeiting his free agency is a fair deal.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 03, 2022, 08:10:52 PM
He’s on 600ish now, think 800 on a long term contract forfeiting his free agency is a fair deal.

I'd do 5x800 definitely.  850-900 maybe not quite.

His accuracy in front of goal is a real weakness IMO. He's going at 50% or less with some OOTF's and any good forward really should be about 60% or better. If he was doing that I'd pay him more.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 03, 2022, 08:36:03 PM
He’s on 600ish now, think 800 on a long term contract forfeiting his free agency is a fair deal.

I'd do 5x800 definitely.  850-900 maybe not quite.

His accuracy in front of goal is a real weakness IMO. He's going at 50% or less with some OOTF's and any good forward really should be about 60% or better. If he was doing that I'd pay him more.

He is a beautiful kick though so think that’ll quickly improve over the next couple of seasons.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 03, 2022, 09:20:21 PM
He’s on 600ish now, think 800 on a long term contract forfeiting his free agency is a fair deal.

I'd do 5x800 definitely.  850-900 maybe not quite.

His accuracy in front of goal is a real weakness IMO. He's going at 50% or less with some OOTF's and any good forward really should be about 60% or better. If he was doing that I'd pay him more.

He is a beautiful kick though so think that’ll quickly improve over the next couple of seasons.

Then we'd be talking about a Brownlow vote winner for sure
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on August 04, 2022, 08:07:35 AM
5 x 900, don’t quibble over 100k
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 04, 2022, 03:25:24 PM
Your club's barometer - Who stands up for your team?

Aidan Cellini
Sporting News
4 August 2022


Richmond - Shai Bolton

It was and for so long Dustin Martin's responsibility to respond for Richmond when in trouble, which has included three premierships and three corresponding Norm Smiths.

However, bubbling at the surface has been Shai Bolton, who's proven time and time again that he is a match winner and can step up when his team needs him.

Not lauded for his courage or bravery, Bolton is noticed for his ability to turn a game on its head, like Martin, and lead his team to victory.

We do know the number 29 for his freakish ability but probably undermine the inspiration he provides to his fellow teammates, which was seen in the Brisbane 42-point comeback.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-your-clubs-barometer-who-stands-your-team-hawthorn-western-bulldogs-edition/byczkqq2czwhrmokhyjx72ml
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 04, 2022, 03:50:43 PM
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick hopes star Tiger Shai Bolton’s contract will be extended soon

West Australian
August 4, 2022 [/i]
 
Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick wants to lock Shai Bolton in beyond next year as quickly as possible.

Bolton’s superb season this year has some labeling him the best player in the game and he could be the club’s No.1 contract renewal priority despite a season to run on the deal he signed 12 months ago .

“He’s a very good player, Shai. As a coach there are always things you would like to improve, but his impact this year has been significant,” Hardwick said.

“Our scouting team and our development team put a lot of work on Shai, but Shai also put a lot of work on himself and that’s why he’s reaping the rewards.

“He’s great to watch too. Even as a coach, you probably marvel at some of the things he does and the situations he can get in and out of, so we’re very lucky to have him on our books.

“I just like good players, so the sooner we (extend Bolton) the better probably from our perspective, but Blair will deal with that.”

https://thewest.com.au/news/afl-richmond-coach-damien-hardwick-hopes-star-tiger-shai-boltons-contract-will-be-extended-soon-c-7755434
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 05, 2022, 03:03:02 PM
Shai behind the scenes: What box-office Tiger is really like

Xavier Clarke gives the Yokayi team some insight into what Shai Bolton is really like behind closed doors.

WATCH: https://www.afl.com.au/video/812475/shai-behind-the-scenes-what-box-office-tiger-is-really-like
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on August 06, 2022, 10:47:27 PM
Pick 29….what a steal!

Another great game, just needs to clean up his shots for goal, a couple of them were tough shots on the boundary but there were also a couple he should have nailed. Still constantly in our bests  :clapping
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 06, 2022, 11:00:31 PM
What could have been 4.5 mate and a couple of easy ones too eek
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 07, 2022, 03:55:44 AM
BRILLIANT BOLTON RICHMOND’S ‘NEW DUSTY’

Shai Bolton was simply unstoppable against the Power.

And if not for early and late inaccuracy, he could have finished with more than his equal career-high four goals at Adelaide Oval.

Bolton’s first came seconds before quarter time, with his second coming just seconds before the half time break.

He added a third late in the third term from a “clever” free kick before slotting his fourth on the run after marking in front of Dan Houston.

“He just oozes confidence Shai Bolton,” commentator Mark Ricciuto said.

“He’s almost a bit cocky.

“He was pinging them from everywhere pre-game, he knew he was in for a good night.

“He has got the ability to kick a big bag if he stayed forward. He could easily kick eight.”

Fox Footy’s David King said stopping Bolton’s influence was the “greatest conundrum” for opposition coaches.

“As soon as the ball leaves stoppage, he’s surging forward,” King praised.

“The tactical brilliance of Damien Hardwick – they created this role for Dustin Martin and it’s going next level with Shai Bolton.”

Commentator Jordan Lewis was shocked by the freedom the Power allowed him on Saturday night.

“(Ryan) Burton’s just not getting the match up done giving 6m to a guy that only needs a metre and a half,” Lewis lamented.

“It still amazes me no one puts body pressure on him. He’s allowed to run and jump at the ball.”

If not for his wayward goal radar, Bolton could have iced the match by three quarter time.

Bolton’s third goal came from a free kick he drew in the goal square.

“That’s clever – it was really clever. He realised Burton wasn’t he facing the ball. He was worried too much about Bolton. (And it) allows Burton to create the contact,” Lewis said.

“That’s the difficult part against Bolton. You are caught a little bit behind and you’ve got to try and face the ball, read the flight of the ball.”

Bolton finished with 4.5 from his 17 disposals.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-2022-port-adelaide-power-vs-richmond-tigers-round-21-live-scores-updates-stats-video-stream-result-news-blog/news-story/9fd071dd014c3babb29104707cd5dbc9
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 07, 2022, 03:59:16 AM
Shai Bolton kicked four goals in the win from 17 disposals, also spending considerable time in the midfield.

"He's had a few of those games, where he's kicked or had a lot of shots. What really pleases me, is the last 30 seconds of the game, the game is dead and buried. We're 38 points up, and he has a 100-metre chase," Hardwick said.

"That's the measure of us as a footy club, so for him to do that, when he could have quite easily said, 'you know what, the game's over', that's what makes good sides great.

"That act in itself – he had a great game, don't get me wrong – but that to me makes us really proud as a footy club to see that sort of action."

Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/814102/-every-game-is-an-elimination-final-for-tigers-star-defender-in-doubt)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: torch on August 07, 2022, 09:35:25 AM
2022 All Australian.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 07, 2022, 09:40:33 AM
Pick 29….what a steal!

Another great game, just needs to clean up his shots for goal, a couple of them were tough shots on the boundary but there were also a couple he should have nailed. Still constantly in our bests  :clapping

yep, and can you remember who we can thank for that?

Old mate Tyrone Vickery.

So really if it wasnt for Vickery and Mcmahon we may not have Dusty or Bolton.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on August 07, 2022, 09:44:46 AM
Pick 29….what a steal!

Another great game, just needs to clean up his shots for goal, a couple of them were tough shots on the boundary but there were also a couple he should have nailed. Still constantly in our bests  :clapping

yep, and can you remember who we can thank for that?

Old mate Tyrone Vickery.

So really if it wasnt for Vickery and Mcmahon we may not have Dusty or Bolton.
The original Shaun Griggs.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: wayne on August 07, 2022, 09:46:21 AM
78 scoring shots for the year, not many would have more than that.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 07, 2022, 10:51:44 AM
Pick 29….what a steal!

Another great game, just needs to clean up his shots for goal, a couple of them were tough shots on the boundary but there were also a couple he should have nailed. Still constantly in our bests  :clapping

yep, and can you remember who we can thank for that?

Old mate Tyrone Vickery.

So really if it wasnt for Vickery and Mcmahon we may not have Dusty or Bolton.



Lmao so true
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Rampsation on August 07, 2022, 12:32:21 PM
78 shots for goal in a season is Bartlettesque imho.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 07, 2022, 07:36:19 PM
FORMER TIGER THINKS BOLTON CAN HIT A “STRATOSPHERE” THAT NO AFL PLAYER HAS EVER REACHED

By Lachlan Geleit
SEN
7 August 2022


Former Richmond forward Nathan Brown thinks Tigers star Shai Bolton is the best player in the AFL currently.

Bolton is having a career-best year in 2022 as he averages career-highs in kicks, goals, clearances and inside 50s, but it’s not on that stat sheet that impresses most.

Given the 23-year-old’s freakish ability, it’s his impact per touch that is most astounding as his possessions constantly turn to scores for Richmond whether he’s kicking them or setting up teammates.

Following his starring four-goal, 17-disposal outing in Saturday’s win over Port Adelaide, Brown explained why he has Bolton as the competition’s best.

“I think he’s the best player in the game right now,” Brown said on Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.

“Obviously (Clayton) Oliver, (Lachie) Neale and those types are going to be up in the Brownlow, but there’s nobody that’s doing what he’s doing right now.

“There’s no one that can get a ball in a contested situation and do what he does.

“For that, I think he’s the best player in the game, he was tagged a bit last night by (Ryan) Burton and still got the job done.”

While Bolton has been dominant in yellow and black, his season could’ve been even more impressive if he had kicked straight.

With 39 behinds to go alongside his 39 goals, Brown believes Bolton could even reach heights that no other AFL player has ever reached if he becomes accurate in front of the big sticks.

“If I’m the footy club and if I’m Shai Bolton, I’m practising so much my goalkicking over the pre-season because that could take him to a stratosphere that maybe an AFL player hasn’t been to,” Brown said.

“He’s kicked 39.39, if he had kicked 50 or 55 goals this year, he would be winning the Brownlow medal.

“That’s the only weakness in his game, he gets enough shots on goal so if he has a big pre-season, works on that and gets to 70 or 75 per cent (goal accuracy), then you can’t stop him.

“You can’t stop him in the air, you can’t stop him on the ground, they’ve tried to tag him and they can do it.

“He’s the best in the business.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/08/07/former-tiger-thinks-bolton-can-hit-a-stratosphere-that-no-afl-player-has/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 10, 2022, 04:07:11 AM
A fair bit of talk about Bolton and his inaccuracy in front of goal. He's kicked 18.18 in the past 8 weeks and 39.39 for the season.

A quirky comparison is Bolton's goal and behind average this year is similar to KB's career average in both. KB averaged more possessions though.

                              Avg Goals   Avg Behinds    Avg. Disposals
Bartlett (1965-83)      1.93           1.94                22.8
Bolton (2022)             1.95           1.95                18.4

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/K/Kevin_Bartlett.html
https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/S/Shai_Bolton.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 14, 2022, 05:13:55 AM
AFL Rich 100: Who are the top-paid players in 2022?

Jon Ralph, Jay Clark, Glenn McFarlane and Marc McGowan
HeraldSun
August 14, 2022


Shai Bolton (Richmond)

$550,000-$650,000

He’s been dubbed by some as the next Dusty, such has been the influence of Bolton in recent times. He signed a two-year extension last August - locking him in to the end of 2023 - and earns around $600,000 per season. His next deal will be a more significant one that could push him into the $800,000-$900,000 bracket, given his impact on games.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-rich-100-who-are-the-toppaid-players-in-2022/news-story/666129711ccfa267a3f7c2597f79ff80
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on August 14, 2022, 12:27:59 PM
$6million for 7 years tiges. Get it done.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 24, 2022, 08:49:59 PM
Bolts made the final top 5 nominees for the AFL MVP (won by Andrew Brayshaw).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 25, 2022, 06:29:13 AM
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2022/08/24/997700.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2022/08/24/997745.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2022/08/24/997723.jpg)
(https://www.aflphotos.com.au/images/thumbs/800/2022/08/24/997722.jpg)
https://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202022%20Media%20-%20AFL%20Awards
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 26, 2022, 04:27:01 PM
If not Shai, who?

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https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1562977165922439174
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 31, 2022, 04:30:44 PM
Bolton didn't fly up with the team and didn't train at the 'Gabba today.

But don't panic Tiger fans, he is on a flight now to Qld after dealing with family reasons.

Source: Tom Browne on 7news.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: taztiger4 on August 31, 2022, 04:41:45 PM
Bolton didn't fly up with the team and didn't train at the 'Gabba today.

But don't panic Tiger fans, he is on a flight now to Qld after dealing with family reasons.

Source: Tom Browne on 7news.

"dealing with family reasons"

LOL, he is such a nuffie
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TFL on August 31, 2022, 06:10:03 PM
Yep surely he can say as his partner was having a baby?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 31, 2022, 06:20:10 PM
Shai has just landed in Brisbane.

Source: Tom Browne on 7news.
Title: Inside Tiger Shai Bolton's rapid rise to superstardom (afl site)
Post by: one-eyed on September 01, 2022, 06:34:07 AM
Just like Dusty? Inside Tiger's rapid rise to superstardom

Riley Beveridge tracks the rise of one of the competition's best players, Shai Bolton, to superstardom

By Riley Beveridge
afl.com.au
1 September 2022


IT HAS become a tradition at Punt Road. For the last couple of years, before every main training session, Richmond pair Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli will gather around assistant coach Andrew McQualter and find out what that day's competition will be.

Sometimes, it will be simple. Who will cover the most ground in that session? Other times, it will be a bit more complex. Which of their GPS numbers will reveal who has run at the fastest pace for the longest set distance? Once that day's competition is decided, the two good mates then agree on the prize for the winner, normally either coffee or lunch, shake hands on it, and get to work.

"Shai was always a good trainer, but this made him become a great trainer. It made him train with purpose and speed," McQualter says, recounting the journey behind Bolton's meteoric rise.

At just 23 years of age, Bolton is already one of the League's most watchable players. He is a highlight-maker, a big-game player, and a matchwinner. He might be quiet and reserved off the field, but he is fiercely competitive on it. It's something that Rioli, his best friend and his long-time training foe, knows all too well.

Already a dual premiership player, last Wednesday night Bolton celebrated another electric season with his first All-Australian blazer. That honour had followed a third-place finish in the AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player award earlier in the evening, as well as a top-10 placing in the AFL Coaches Association Champion Player of the Year.

But the best may still be to come. With greats of the game already hailing the special Tigers talent as the best player in the competition, AFL.com.au has spoken to those most influential in his life to track his rise to superstardom.

The player …

OFTEN before games, a group of Richmond coaches will sit down and pretend they're in charge of the opposition. It's an activity designed to predict how they would employ their opponent's set of players and who they would select to match up on which Tiger, if their roles were reversed. But, almost every time, they get stuck on one question: 'Who will take Shai?'

Bolton is such a unique player that defining his role, and deciding his best and most dangerous quality, can be difficult. He can mark, but he can also crumb. He can kick goals, but he can also win clearance. He can dodge you, but he can also bully you physically with his contested work.

Perhaps the best indication of Bolton's flexibility is the fact he claimed the Mark of the Year award last season for his spectacular leaping grab over Geelong's Mark Blicavs in the goalsquare. He could now add the Goal of the Year crown later this season, having been nominated for his miracle effort from the boundary against the Western Bulldogs earlier in the campaign.

"What makes Shai incredibly difficult to play on is how do you actually stop him? He's lightning fast, he can jump, he's evasive, he's very hard to tackle and he's now built a pretty decent fitness base," McQualter, Richmond's midfield and offensive coach, says.

"He's got all of these tools and weapons where he'd be an incredibly hard match-up for other people. If he's not impacting the game in one way, he has other ways to be able to impact it. They're the most difficult players to play on."

For a period earlier in his career, even Richmond struggled to identify how best to use Bolton and his unique skillset. Fortunately, there was another Tiger who that same group of coaches had once found difficult to place on their magnet board: Dustin Martin.

The two aren't necessarily similar in terms of how they play their football, Martin is physically bigger and perhaps more commanding than Bolton, but Richmond officials quickly realised that both are capable of impacting the game in similar ways.

So, they deployed Bolton in the same type of distinctive role that Martin had spent years defining. He would start in the centre, where his explosiveness and ball-winning nous would come to the fore, before pushing forward. That's where his ability to play tall or small, in addition to his evasiveness and smarts around goal, would allow him to be at his most damaging and dangerous.

The freedom of this position has enabled Bolton to excel over the last couple of years, particularly this season. It's evidenced by Champion Data, who notes that 46.7 per cent of his involvements have led to a Richmond score this year, the most of any mid-forward in the competition. For context, throughout Martin's 2017 Brownlow Medal and Norm Smith Medal-winning campaign, just 34.4 per cent of his involvements led to Richmond scores.

Furthermore, this year, Bolton has been involved in 29.4 per cent of all Richmond scores. It's the third-best number of any mid-forward in the League, behind only Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli. Not bad company to align yourself with.

"We found out they're good front-half and good front three-quarter players. Their ability to help our team score is their greatest asset, so to be able to surround them with the right people and put them in the right positions to do that is how Shai has been able to flourish this year," McQualter says.

"It's funny, with both of those guys, people don't realise they're actually incredibly footy smart. That probably gets missed among their talent sometimes. They understand the game better than most. You can just give them some guidance on how to maximise their output and they can understand that better than most and be able to execute it.

"Going through that with Dustin, we learnt that. Now, Shai is in a similar boat. Ultimately, at the end of the day, they're matchwinners. That's the type of players they are. They can win a match off their own boot, which we're incredibly lucky to have."

The similarities between Bolton and Martin don't just extend to football, though. Both are significantly more expressive on-field than they are away from it, which means both have been made to become leaders and role models at Punt Road in their own right.

Bolton is, slowly but surely, becoming more vocal among the Richmond group. But even still, he'd prefer to let his football do the talking. The Tigers think he might have a fair say in September as a result.

"Now that he's playing football the way he is, when he does talk, which he is becoming much better at, it's powerful," McQualter says. "The whole group will lean in and listen. He's becoming a good leader, a really strong leader. It's not the 'ra ra ra' type of leadership, but he is becoming a strong leader among our group.

"He also absolutely loves the big stage. You'll talk to him about something and he'll just look at you and say, 'I got you mate' and he'll walk off. Sometimes, that's the only conversation you need to have. You just trust him."

The kid …

THE SAME note is scribbled down in Richmond recruiter Matt Clarke's earliest reports of Bolton: 'Dodge, weave, blast … Dodge, weave, blast … Dodge, weave, blast.'

Bolton had first emerged on the radar of the Tigers when he stepped out for South Fremantle's Colts side at just 15 years of age. He was raw, understandably, but even then he displayed the type of elasticity and evasiveness that would make him the AFL footballer he has become today.

There were knocks on his game – like the 'blast' part of Clarke's notes – that followed him through right until he got to Punt Road. But it was Bolton's undeniable strengths – the 'dodge' and 'weave' aspects to his game – that made him such a special prospect.

"It was just his movement," Clarke, Richmond's recruiting boss for the last 13 years, says of his earliest memories of Bolton.

"His lateral ability and agility, it was cat-like. He always landed on his feet. When he was at his worst, and most of that is gone now, but he would do that: dodge, weave and just bang it long. It did your head in a bit. His natural default was to get the ball, baulk around the man on the mark, dodge and weave, then just blaze it long.

"We thought if we could get hold of this kid and get him to lower his eyes and use the ball a bit more, or even just give it to someone and get it again by using his speed, then his dynamism and his lateral movement and his speed among the group would just be exceptional."

Richmond had Bolton high on its draft board, but was aware it wouldn't select until pick No.29 having traded out for Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy. "He was clearly the highest-rated player we had on our list at that pick. That was by a long way. It was a pretty easy decision at the time," Clarke says.

That was because the club saw the quality and athletic upside of Bolton. He had played forward and through the midfield at WAFL Colts level, while he was used on a wing during the national carnival for Western Australia. But even they couldn't have seen those multi-faceted traits translating to an AFL level, and to the level he has reached this season, as quickly as Bolton has managed.

His total of 95 shots at goal this year are the most of any Richmond player and the fifth-most of anyone in the League. But he has also started 355 centre bounces, the third-most of any Tiger, ranking No.1 at the club for centre clearance. It's evidence of his remarkable versatility and ability in multiple roles.

"He had some elite traits in his movement, in his ability to kick goals, in his ability to jump and mark and hit the ground and play-on and all of that sort of stuff. We just thought he had enough upside in him to be a good AFL player," Clarke says.

"He's probably a better player than I thought he could be. I wasn't sure he'd be able to go onball, even though he did that at Colts level. Going into an AFL centre bounce and doing that sort of stuff is a different kettle of fish. But he's been able to do that.

"There's no doubt he's become a better player quicker than I thought. Where he goes from here, that's up to him. We're just here to provide the environment, both on and off the field, for him to thrive. If they become premiership players or Brownlow Medal winners, you can't really predict that."

The mate …

IN THE days after the 2016 NAB AFL Draft, Richmond's list manager Blair Hartley approached Daniel Rioli with a request. The club had just drafted Bolton and wanted Rioli to join the Tigers contingent headed to Western Australia to pick up their new player.

Rioli didn't hesitate. He made the four-hour flight across the country to Perth, then the hour-long drive down to Mandurah, to introduce himself to Richmond's newest player and hand over his first club polo. They struck up an immediate friendship and have been "best buddies" ever since.

But even Rioli admits he was uncertain about how Bolton would make the transition into AFL life. After all, he was just a "skinny kid from Western Australia". However, like their budding friendship, it didn't take long for one to win over the other.

"I didn't think he'd make a big impact straightaway. But when he got that opportunity and made his debut against Greater Western Sydney over there, I remember every single bit of it. He flew for his marks, he was quick, he was really agile," Rioli says.

"I knew, from that day, that he'd be a special player. For him to receive that All-Australian blazer last week, I felt so rapt for him. I know how hard he's worked on the field during pre-season to get to where he is now. He's only been in the system for a short space of time, but he's made a big impact on this footy club."

Their training duels, set up by McQualter, have been the bedrock for both making the impact they have this season. Bolton was named an All-Australian for the first time as a half-forward, while Rioli was selected in the extended 44-man squad.

However, Rioli has a few different memories in terms of the outcomes of their training battles. When he would win, the reaction would always be the same. "There were days when I'd be coming out on top and Shai would see our GPS numbers halfway through training and give up halfway through," Rioli says.

And, on those occasions when Rioli would win – he says the competitions have mostly finished "50-50" – it would always take some time before that coffee or lunch was delivered. "He's pretty tight with his money, even though he's getting a lot of cash in his next contract," Rioli laughs.

For all of the comparisons Bolton receives alongside Martin, Rioli has a somewhat different take. Yes, his good mate is quiet. But that's only publicly. Behind closed doors, Bolton is a prankster. Rioli learnt this the hard way during their time together in Queensland hubs back in 2020, when Bolton would leap out from behind closed doors to scare his teammate, often filming the practical joke and watching it back together later.

"He's quiet, he hates the media, he hates being put on the spot for something. But behind closed doors, he's pretty loud. He talks a lot of smack and loves to have a laugh and joke around," Rioli says.

"He plays some pranks and always scares a lot of the boys. He can be quiet in meetings, but when he does want to speak his mind then he does. But the footy does all of the talking for him.

"He's a lot different to Dusty. Everyone thinks they're the same because he's a tattooed bloke that's pretty aggressive out on the field, but Dusty is quiet at the club. Shai is completely different. Obviously, he's a bit quiet with the media, but he's loud and loves to have a joke in our four walls."

Having seen him come this far, and collect a few prestigious accolades along the way, Rioli is excited about what will come next for his good mate. Providing, of course, that he's involved in the celebrations.

"To be his best mate and be part of the journey he's been on, I just wish him all of the best for his accolades and whatever is still to come," Rioli says. "Hopefully, I get a few mentions in his speeches when he wins the Norm Smiths and the Brownlows – or whatever it is he wins next – because he's going to be one hell of a player."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/832721/just-like-dusty-inside-tiger-s-rapid-rise-to-superstardom
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on September 04, 2022, 04:55:01 AM
29. Shai Bolton

Minimum disposals, maximum impact in the first half — then dropped off in the second. Copped an early poke to the eye but recovered quickly, snapping a terrific goal close to the boundary line from a free kick. Added another in the second term, showing terrific composure and balance to snap a wonderful left-foot major. Was the No. 1 rated player on the ground at half-time despite having just seven disposals. Then just three touches in the second half — totally went missing.

Foxsports rating: 5

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/afl-finals-2022-richmond-tigers-vs-brisbane-lions-second-elimination-final-highlights-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/7fc45960b9d79ca09461c1ff3de0ff76
Title: The aspect of Bolton's game that's holding him back from "megastar" status (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on September 16, 2022, 04:25:12 PM
THE ASPECT OF BOLTON’S GAME THAT’S HOLDING HIM BACK FROM “MEGASTAR” STATUS

By Lachlan Geleit
SEN
16 September 2022


Brisbane Lions great Jason Akermanis is a big fan of Richmond’s Shai Bolton’s game.

Bolton, 23, had a career-best season in 2022, earning a maiden All-Australian blazer as he kicked 43 goals from 23 games.

Having developed into perhaps the hardest matchup in the competition, Akermanis says Bolton reminds him of the fastest player he ever played against, former Docker and Kangaroo Winston Abraham.

The 2001 Brownlow medallist even thinks Bolton is on the verge of becoming a “megastar” if he cleans up one flaw in his game.

“He’s very agile, but he’s got that over-striding gait,” he said on SEN Breakfast.

“He’s got some wheels, he’s very quick, but he’s super quick between hand and foot.

“The quickest guy I ever played against was Winnie Abraham, he was unbelievable. You think you’d got him and before you knew it he already got the kick away. He was just a freak.

“I reckon Shai is in that mould. If his left foot was a little bit better, you know how good my left foot was when I needed it, but if he could just get that better he is going to be a megastar.”

While Bolton and Richmond’s season is over, the dynamic forward could still be in for more recognition as he’s been named a finalist for this year’s Goal of The Year award.

Bolton comes off contract at Richmond at the end of next season and Richmond powerbrokers will be desperate to extend his time at Punt Road.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/09/16/the-aspect-of-boltons-game-thats-holding-him-back-from-megastar-status/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 07, 2022, 06:55:29 PM
Off-field impact drives young Tiger Shai Bolton’s breakout 2022 season

Jackson Clark
National Indigenous Times
October 7, 2022

 
Richmond assistant coach Xavier Clarke says Shai Bolton’s breakout 2022 season has coincided with the young gun making a bigger impact on the team off the field.

Clarke – the Tigers’ forward-line coach – said the naturally-shy Bolton was beginning to speak up and impart his ideas during team meetings.

“In meetings he is starting to have a voice, which is really important,” Clarke said on SEN Fridays at the Top End.

“It is quite powerful when he does talk because he is a quieter person.

Bolton enjoyed a career-best season for the Tigers, which culminated in his selection on the half forward flank in the 2022 AFL All-Australian team.

The silky-smooth mover thrived in the absence of Tigers star Dustin Martin and played in a similar forward-midfield role.

He finished third in the prestigious Leigh Matthews Trophy for the AFLPA’s Most Valuable Player.

“He’s just a well-grounded kid and it’s scary to think that he’s only 23-year-old,” Clarke said.

“If he continues to excel in the way he is going, he’s going to be a very good player for a long time.”

Bolton arrived at the Tigers as a 17-year-old after being drafted with selection 29 in the 2016 National Draft.

After debuting in 2017, Bolton played in the Tigers’ premiership triumphs in 2019 and 2020.

Bolton has finished top-five in the club’s best-and-fairest award in each of the past three seasons and is considered by many as one of the game’s most exciting young talents.

Clarke said the West Australian was forced to grow up quickly after joining the Tigers’ elite environment and has paid credit to Bolton’s professionalism.

“Until you’re told how you need to run, what GPS mapping you need to be hitting and how to train, you just don’t know how to do it,” he said.

“He’s now really good at that, his work rate is outstanding and his footy has followed.

“He is a quiet kid and at footy clubs you grow up pretty quickly, especially if you have to move away from home.”

https://www.nit.com.au/off-field-impact-drives-young-tiger-shai-boltons-breakout-2022-season/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 12, 2022, 01:20:41 PM
Blair Hartley on Trade Radio said conversations have already started regarding Shai's next contract [Bolts is out of contract next year]. Blair gets on really well with his manager (Perth-based Anthony Van Der Wielen). It will be locked away.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 19, 2022, 03:38:08 PM
Dwayne Russell has Bolts as the sixth best player of 2022.

1 - Jeremy Cameron (Geelong)
2 - Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)
3 - Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
4 - Patrick Cripps (Carlton)
5 - Christian Petracca (Melbourne)

6 - Shai Bolton (Richmond)
Kicked 43 goals.
Finished equal fourth in Richmond’s best and fairest.
Polled 12 Brownlow votes.
Made the All-Australian team on the half-forward flank.


7 - Steven May (Melbourne)
8 - Tom Hawkins (Geelong)
9 - Touk Miller (Gold Coast)
10 - Callum Mills (Sydney)

Honourable mentions:
Chad Warner (Sydney)
Tom Stewart (Geelong)
Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle)

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/10/19/dwayne-russells-top-10-players-for-2022/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on December 08, 2022, 11:00:02 AM
23 today  :birthday.

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https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1600616438787547136
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Damo on December 08, 2022, 11:33:34 AM
Only 23 .. scary to think what he could become .. potential freak
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on December 08, 2022, 01:42:23 PM
Only 23 .. scary to think what he could become .. potential freak

100% gee I forgot how young he is.

Going into his prime very exciting.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 20, 2022, 03:13:52 PM
Word on the street is… Shai’s here to stay (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3a8.png)

(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/270d.png) - https://t.co/pwyYysREbJ

https://twitter.com/Richmond_FC/status/1605051655405199360
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 20, 2022, 03:15:34 PM
Shai Bolton signs five-year contract extension

Richmond has received a significant boost with gun youngster Shai Bolton committing to the Club long-term.

Bolton has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract extension this week, tying him to the Swinburne Centre until at least the end of 2028.

The 24-year-old dual premiership player received his first All-Australian honours last season, reward for a career-best year as a dominant roaming forward and stoppage player.

Bolton averaged 18 disposals across the campaign and booted 43 goals and 41 behinds as a constant threat to opponents all over the ground. The electric Tiger ranked #3 in the AFL for score involvements and was behind only Tom Lynch at Richmond for shots at goal.

The West Australian product has maintained a continual upward trajectory at Richmond since being selected as a supremely skilled but raw teenager with pick No. 29 overall at the 2016 National Draft.

Bolton played mainly at VFL level for the Tigers in his first two seasons, developing his all-round game before emerging as a regular in the premiership-winning 2019 campaign.

Additional midfield time in 2020 saw the dynamic youngster emerge as one of the competition’s most damaging players and his standing among the game's elite has continued to grow over the past two seasons.

Bolton said that he could not see himself playing his football anywhere else.

“I have loved the Club since I got drafted. I love the culture here, all the boys, the coaching staff and playing at the MCG,” he added.

“It was pretty easy to decide in the end… I am super excited to stay here.”

Richmond General Manager- Football Talent Blair Hartley said the Club was thrilled to secure Bolton long-term.

“Shai is such an important part of our football program because of the person and player he is, so to have him commit for the next five years is brilliant news for everyone involved,” he said.

“He has worked tirelessly to elevate his game in each season he’s had with us. We are excited about what he can achieve individually and with us as a team as he continues to flourish as a footballer and leader.

“This contract rewards Shai’s hard work, and we are delighted to have him and his family at the Club for another five years.”

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1259683/shai-bolton-signs-five-year-contract-extension/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Andyy on December 20, 2022, 03:18:45 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Willy on December 20, 2022, 03:25:27 PM
Excellent news!

Look out for the Narkle lifeline now….
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 20, 2022, 04:30:42 PM
Five year contract for Shai Bolton. Just imagine what he would have been worth if he held off until the end of next year. His manager Anthony van Der Wielen has been working away with the club on it for months

https://twitter.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1605053147583746048
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on December 20, 2022, 04:53:47 PM
What a guy! Gave up free agency and all  :bow
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: mat073 on December 20, 2022, 05:52:34 PM
Best Christmas present ever !!!!
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 20, 2022, 06:52:34 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
7news just said more than $4 million (over 5 years).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Knighter on December 20, 2022, 06:56:43 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
7news just said $4 million (over 5 years).

The same as Issac Rankine - seems like a fair price.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on December 20, 2022, 07:08:31 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
7news just said $4 million (over 5 years).

The same as Issac Rankine - seems like a fair price.

800k a season - that’s a great deal! Could have got 1mil+ elsewhere I’m sure.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 20, 2022, 07:18:15 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
7news just said $4 million (over 5 years).

The same as Issac Rankine - seems like a fair price.

800k a season - that’s a great deal! Could have got 1mil+ elsewhere I’m sure.
Just reheard it: Mitch Cleary said "more than $4 million". But still not the 1m per year as you say TK he could've got at another club.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Andyy on December 20, 2022, 09:06:31 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
7news just said $4 million (over 5 years).

The same as Issac Rankine - seems like a fair price.

800k a season - that’s a great deal! Could have got 1mil+ elsewhere I’m sure.
Just reheard it: Mitch Cleary said "more than $4 million". But still not the 1m per year as you say TK he could've got at another club.


Bargain if you ask me.

Bloke hasn't peaked yet but I am expecting big things from him in '23. Hopefully he finds the sticks a bit more often. Could be a 50+ goal forward for sure.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on December 20, 2022, 09:38:35 PM
sensational news!

Wonder what it's worth but not fussed he's such a jet
7news just said $4 million (over 5 years).

The same as Issac Rankine - seems like a fair price.

800k a season - that’s a great deal! Could have got 1mil+ elsewhere I’m sure.
Just reheard it: Mitch Cleary said "more than $4 million". But still not the 1m per year as you say TK he could've got at another club.


Bargain if you ask me.

Bloke hasn't peaked yet but I am expecting big things from him in '23. Hopefully he finds the sticks a bit more often. Could be a 50+ goal forward for sure.

Yup with Taranto and Hopper rekn him and dusty are gonna be loving life.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 21, 2022, 05:40:31 AM
Bolton’s long-term commitment also thrilled Dylan Grimes, who raved about his teammate’s “phenomenal” progress since being the 29th pick in the 2016 draft.

“We saw glimpses really early on of what he could do, but to see him back that up with some consistency, then obviously grow his game to new heights was special to watch,” Grimes said.

“There were times, I’m sure, that every fan – Richmond or not – [was] appreciating some of the stuff he was doing on-field. He’s come back and is in great nick this year already, so hopefully more of that to come.”

Source: The Age (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bolton-re-signs-with-tigers-as-grimes-puts-hand-up-for-captaincy-20221219-p5c7hz.html).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: torch on December 21, 2022, 02:17:23 PM
Fantastic news!

I would like to have a thread about our players TPPs.

Bolton
Lynch
Tarranto
Hopper
Martin

would all be over $800,000?

Premiership 2023 is the pass mark.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Andyy on December 21, 2022, 03:58:43 PM
Taranto and Hopper I believe are on 700-750 each.

I think vlastuin is on good coin too.

Lynch and Dusty probably 2-2.25mil between them.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 21, 2022, 06:01:31 PM
“HE’D BE WORTH EVERY CENT”: CORNES BACKS STAR TIGER'S LENGTHY CONTRACT EXTENSION

By Andrew Slevison
SEN
21 December 2022


In the past, Kane Cornes has even critical of clubs offering long-term deals for any player but has nothing negative to say about Richmond’s pursuit in locking Bolton away.

He believes whatever the Tigers are paying Bolton will be worth it.

“He was a top-10 player last season with an absolute rocket,” Cornes said on SEN’s Sportsday.

“The five-year deal and all of that, I’d love to know what they’re paying him because I reckon he’d be worth every cent.

“At 24 years of age he just has an incredible future.

“A nightmare matchup for anyone.”

Co-host Gerard Healy agreed with those sentiments, rating Bolton’s 2022 season up there with anyone else in the league.

“A nightmare matchup, he is in the same ilk as (Connor) Rozee,” he said.

“His move into the middle was timely and probably overdue. Ball in hand, forward of centre, he’s a hell of a player coming through.

“He probably had as good a year after about Round 6 as anybody in the comp this year.”

Bolton averaged 17.5 disposals and kicked 43 goals in 2022 which ranked second at the club behind Tom Lynch.

The two-time premiership player has 90 games and 100 goals to his name across his six-season career to date.

Only prized recruits Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper (2029) have longer deals with the Tigers than Bolton.

Cornes named the young Tiger as a candidate to be the best player in the AFL in 2023.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/12/20/hed-be-worth-every-cent-cornes-backs-star-tigers-lengthy-contract-extension/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: Andyy on December 21, 2022, 07:49:39 PM
Same ilk as Rozee? Personally I think he's streets ahead on the danger scale lol.

Rozee kicked 18 goals to Bolton's 43. He had an extra 5 touches per game but I'd take Bolton's scoreboard pressure any day.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: one-eyed on December 22, 2022, 02:40:45 AM
Tigers senior advisor Neil Balme said the club had moved quickly to secure Bolton’s signature, even though he wasn’t out of contract until the end of 2023.

Balme said there were concerns over a potential return home to WA, where Bolton played for South Fremantle before being drafted in 2016.

“We recruit kids from all over Australia,” he said on RSN Radio.

“If you’re from Perth, you’re probably going to want to go back at some stage for a personal point of view.

“It’s a little bit less certain than it was in the old days.

“What would you do if you were the Dockers or the Eagles? (laughs).

“Of course we had to take that (potential lure home) into account. We try very hard to get them to fit, and make the club their home.

“It’s always in the background … if you’re from somewhere else and your focus and family are over there, there’s always drive. And other clubs, as they should, take advantage of that so that was part of it (the new deal), yes.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/what-would-you-do-how-tigers-moved-quickly-to-stop-rival-duo-from-pouncing-on-premiership-star/news-story/589a9027f74036abd4628b989330ae91
Title: Re: Shai Bolton signs 5-year contract extension [update]
Post by: mightytiges on December 22, 2022, 11:59:40 PM
Quote from: dylan
we didn’t forget, praying this guy gets clotheslined round 1

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkkDo46aEAAIP_l?format=jpg&name=small)

https://twitter.com/delzkiii/status/1605818747272339457


Stay classy Blues fans  ::).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 02, 2023, 06:08:28 PM
Bold Bolton's standout year

Take a look back at Shai Bolton's best highlights from the 2022 AFL season.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/1259574/bold-bolton-s-standout-year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on January 07, 2023, 12:52:03 AM
I have a question here for every one to ask themselves. Its just a bit of fun but shows how things with a few sliding door moments could work out wrong.

We traded a lot of picks in 2016 to get Prestia Nankervis and Caddy. Im being honest when i say I was against getting Prestia and felt we needed to continue to go to the draft after the abysmal 2016 season, while acknowledging he was the exact type we needed and should always go after if we are to expend high picks on players in trades.. A proven quality player who was not too old at 24. It was  Sort of a foot in both camps for me., really happy we targeted a player of his quality but felt we needed to go to the draft and look more long term..Im glad we did what we did it was probably the biggest reason why we went on to win a flag from nowhere in 2017.

Simply put Nank was a player we needed badly a competetive big ruck who would always give a contest. Caddy well to this day i was against getting him and despite him playing in g/f's i stand by that.

Okay all that dribble aside
Knowing what we know now, Going back to 2016 the question is.  having traded pick 7 to get Dion would you have taken the chance on Bolton still being there at 29. Dion also cost us a 2017 2nd round selection which became Tim Kelly i might throw in. Its just a bit of fun with a few sliding door moments and shows how lucky we were to get Bolton where we did..
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on January 07, 2023, 09:02:58 PM
I have a question here for every one to ask themselves. Its just a bit of fun but shows how things with a few sliding door moments could work out wrong.

We traded a lot of picks in 2016 to get Prestia Nankervis and Caddy. Im being honest when i say I was against getting Prestia and felt we needed to continue to go to the draft after the abysmal 2016 season, while acknowledging he was the exact type we needed and should always go after if we are to expend high picks on players in trades.. A proven quality player who was not too old at 24. It was  Sort of a foot in both camps for me., really happy we targeted a player of his quality but felt we needed to go to the draft and look more long term..Im glad we did what we did it was probably the biggest reason why we went on to win a flag from nowhere in 2017.

Simply put Nank was a player we needed badly a competetive big ruck who would always give a contest. Caddy well to this day i was against getting him and despite him playing in g/f's i stand by that.

Okay all that dribble aside
Knowing what we know now, Going back to 2016 the question is.  having traded pick 7 to get Dion would you have taken the chance on Bolton still being there at 29. Dion also cost us a 2017 2nd round selection which became Tim Kelly i might throw in. Its just a bit of fun with a few sliding door moments and shows how lucky we were to get Bolton where we did..

Are you asking if we'd have used 7 on Bolton?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on January 08, 2023, 09:20:13 AM
For balance Craw, why don’t we add in what we traded for get pick 29 that was used to recruit Shai …. Tyrone Vickery. :lol
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on January 08, 2023, 04:13:25 PM
For balance Craw, why don’t we add in what we traded for get pick 29 that was used to recruit Shai …. Tyrone Vickery. :lol

When you put it like that...

'shut up and take my money'
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 13, 2023, 01:27:36 PM
5. Shai Bolton (Richmond)

“He’s a guy who doesn’t have to have 30 or 35 disposals to absolutely torch an opposition. He can have 15, and he might even kick two goals but he’ll take a hanger, a couple of big tackles and give a few (goals) off,” Cooney began.

“He can kick 2.3 and be the best player on the ground from 15 disposals. He is electric and I love what he’s doing with his career.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/01/12/brownlow-medallist-predicts-the-five-best-afl-players-by-the-end-of-2023/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on January 20, 2023, 01:11:40 PM
BOLTON TURNED DOWN “A LOT” OF INTEREST FROM RIVALS IN SIGNING LONG-TERM WITH TIGERS

By Seb Mottram
SEN
20 January 2023


Shai Bolton chose to re-sign with Richmond on a long-term contract despite interest from plenty of clubs, his manager has revealed.

While it’s not surprising that rival clubs are interested in signing one of the best players of 2022, the fact Bolton signed a year before coming out of contract for a further five years in the face of rival interest is a strong reflection of where the 24-year-old sees the club.

A dual-premiership player already, Bolton enjoyed a career-best year in 2022, kicking 43.41 on his way to maiden All-Australian honours.

Bolton, who was previously with Ralph Carr but is now represented by Anthony Van Der Wielen, is now in good shape to be a Tiger for life.

“There’s a lot of interest from around the league, not just based here in Perth,” Van Der Wielen told SEN WA’s The Run Home of the West Australian.

“It’s essentially a six-year deal, Shai still has 12 months to run, he’s still got 2023, so this is five years on top of the year he’s got and it should near on make him a Tiger for life.

“Richmond has been a very good club to Shai, obviously he’s played in a couple of premierships there and he’s very comfortable living in Melbourne and being a one-club player… this should mean Shai can play maybe 300 games for a great club like Richmond already with a couple of premierships and hopefully for him one or two more to come.

“They were really fair with the contract they put forward to us and Shai didn’t really want to go anywhere else.”

Bolton has only played 90 games since debuting in 2017 and will be turning 29 when he comes out of contract at Richmond.

Drafted out of South Fremantle, Bolton rejected interest from back home and around the league and has no doubt cemented his position as one of the league’s most valuable players.

“It’s fair to say there was some interest from a lot of different clubs… 2022 was a big breakout season for him and hopefully this just puts things away for him and his family and can set them up over the coming years and he plays out at Richmond and finishes off a great career as a one-club player,” Van Der Wielen added.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/01/20/bolton-turned-down-a-lot-of-interest-from-rivals-in-signing-long-term-with/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 07, 2023, 07:18:19 PM
Adam Cooney’s top seven match-winners

1 – Jeremy Cameron (Geelong)

2 – Charlie Curnow (Carlton)

3 – Tom Hawkins (Geelong)

4 – Jordan De Goey (Collingwood)

5 – Christian Petracca (Melbourne)

6 – Shai Bolton (Richmond)

“At number six and could go to a new level in 2023 is Shai Bolton.

“He is a star of the game and verging on the top 10 overall in the AFL.

“He’ll crack it this year, he can win games off his own boot.”



7 – Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/02/06/brownlow-medallist-names-his-top-7-afl-matchwinners/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on February 07, 2023, 07:31:24 PM
Reckon Lynch should be there after his 2022 form.

De Goey based on his 2018 form? I don't rate him in the top 10
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 11, 2023, 06:06:39 PM
BRYCE GIBBS NAMES THE SIX BEST KICKS IN THE AFL

By Jack Makeham
SEN
11 March 2023


Shai Bolton - Richmond

“His creativity, especially forward of entre in terms of hitting up leads, providing goal assists and obviously hitting the scoreboard himself.

“We’ve seen when he’s come into the midfield as a small mid, his burst out of stoppage and ability to hit up forwards is pretty impressive.

“He’s a wizard.”

-----

The other 5:

Mitch Duncan - Geelong
Caleb Daniel - Bulldogs
Jack Lukosius - Gold Coast
Steele Sidebottom - Collingwood
Daniel Rich - Brisbane

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/03/11/bryce-gibbs-names-the-six-best-kicks-in-the-afl/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 13, 2023, 04:35:28 PM
Andrew Krakouer believes Richmond's acquisition of hard nuts Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper from Greater Western Sydney and the return to full fitness of Dustin Martin will have a similar effect on Bolton.

"Shai's more of an outside player and when he has time and space, that's when he does the most damage," he said.

"Last year was a huge year for him, just to be able to up the ante with what he can do in the midfield, not just as a small forward. His brilliance, his explosiveness ... it'll be exciting for him to link up with Hopper and Taranto, and Dusty Martin is going to be fresh and ready to go. Their midfield is a very strong group."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/881412/why-dynamic-tiger-damaging-pie-are-set-to-explode-in-2023
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on March 13, 2023, 08:30:47 PM
Carolyne Wilson said on her real footy podcast that Shai (she pronounced it wrong also) didn't have the year he would have liked.

Do some research you half wit.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on March 14, 2023, 04:54:13 PM
For balance Craw, why don’t we add in what we traded for get pick 29 that was used to recruit Shai …. Tyrone Vickery. :lol

We didn't trade Vickery he was a restricted free agent and just didn't match the Hawthorn offer. The compensation we got was from the Afl
Lucky for us they deemed Vickery worth a second rounder which panned out to be pick 29.

I have a question here for every one to ask themselves. Its just a bit of fun but shows how things with a few sliding door moments could work out wrong.

We traded a lot of picks in 2016 to get Prestia Nankervis and Caddy. Im being honest when i say I was against getting Prestia and felt we needed to continue to go to the draft after the abysmal 2016 season, while acknowledging he was the exact type we needed and should always go after if we are to expend high picks on players in trades.. A proven quality player who was not too old at 24. It was  Sort of a foot in both camps for me., really happy we targeted a player of his quality but felt we needed to go to the draft and look more long term..Im glad we did what we did it was probably the biggest reason why we went on to win a flag from nowhere in 2017.

Simply put Nank was a player we needed badly a competetive big ruck who would always give a contest. Caddy well to this day i was against getting him and despite him playing in g/f's i stand by that.

Okay all that dribble aside
Knowing what we know now, Going back to 2016 the question is.  having traded pick 7 to get Dion would you have taken the chance on Bolton still being there at 29. Dion also cost us a 2017 2nd round selection which became Tim Kelly i might throw in. Its just a bit of fun with a few sliding door moments and shows how lucky we were to get Bolton where we did..

Are you asking if we'd have used 7 on Bolton?

No obviously im asking would you have traded out of the second round giving up pick 26.
That is what we did in getting Caddy. Lucky for us Hawthorn thought they could turn spud it up Vickery around and the AFL  had a system that was a lottery when it came to what compensation clubs would get.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 14, 2023, 05:27:03 PM
Carolyne Wilson said on her real footy podcast that Shai (she pronounced it wrong also) didn't have the year he would have liked.

Do some research you half wit.

I agree with her in part. I thought his last month was average and his final against Bris poor.... it would disappointing if Shai wasn't disappointed
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2023, 02:50:16 AM
Hardwick post-game said we leave it to the player how he kicks for goal, however, Shai needs to get better at it. Dimma believes Bolts rushed it and that he needed to take a moment and collect his breath. Dimma said his generation would kick a drop punt in that situation but we won't impose a rule to force our players to kick drop punts. It's up to the player to execute. 
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on March 17, 2023, 09:08:04 AM
I just hope we aren’t seeing him at his best already.
He seemingly has the potential to tear the competition apart but looks like he can only do it sporadically
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Chuck17 on March 17, 2023, 10:27:09 AM
Has X factor like no other player I have seen since Shedda, lets hope he settles into a player like Shedda did (odd worm burner aside)
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 17, 2023, 11:16:44 AM
Needs to cut out the indiscipline. That 50 he gave away because he was pretending to not know who to give the ball to directly resulted in a carlton goal.

Otherwise I don’t have a problem with him going for the snap for that set shot. At the end of the day he just has to kick those. Whatever way he feels most comfortable doing it he should. I wouldn’t have felt any better about it if he kicked it as a drop punt.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 17, 2023, 04:30:43 PM
Sky Bolton

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrXg4EraQAAQPOx?format=jpg&name=small)
https://twitter.com/ForeverYellowa1/status/1636461298052644864
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 18, 2023, 08:11:24 PM
A Richmond star is changing his style, debuting his fashion label on the catwalk. Shai Bolton’s brand was modelled by his teammates and was one of many from first nation's designers, celebrated at the Tiger's training ground.
@hopemegwilson #7NEWS

WATCH: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1637001176582590464
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 20, 2023, 10:03:45 PM
Bolton's speckie is one of the Mark of the Year nominees for round 1.

Vote here: https://www.afl.com.au/mark-of-the-year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 21, 2023, 12:45:45 AM
Himmelberg solid, Henry meh, but there's just something special about seeing a small jump into a ruckmans head
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 21, 2023, 07:41:03 PM
Himmelberg solid, Henry meh, but there's just something special about seeing a small jump into a ruckmans head

I rekn it doesn’t look as impressive because he marks it on his chest and lands on his feet. Always thought the great speccys, the ball gets marked at its peak with arms extended and the player lands on his back.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: PoppyTige on March 21, 2023, 09:52:13 PM
I've got Michael Roach on the line from 1979, Tiger Khosh... ;)

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/212760/mcg-memories-roachs-mark-of-the-century
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 21, 2023, 10:08:32 PM
Himmelberg solid, Henry meh, but there's just something special about seeing a small jump into a ruckmans head

I rekn it doesn’t look as impressive because he marks it on his chest and lands on his feet. Always thought the great speccys, the ball gets marked at its peak with arms extended and the player lands on his back.

I get ya

Jack used to get me going back in the day

Obviously though it's better for the player to land on his feet. I remember reading about Moorcroft basically stuffing his hip for life in his mark, was never the same again.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on March 25, 2023, 10:07:44 PM
Is something nqr with shai atm??
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Broadsword on March 25, 2023, 10:16:02 PM
Is something nqr with shai atm??
Symptomatic of what's wrong with us atm for mine. Looks manic out there. No composure. And seemingly unprepared to play great, simple footy in the 80% of scenarios that call for it.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 26, 2023, 08:07:28 AM

Symptomatic of what's wrong with us atm for mine. Looks manic out there. No composure. And seemingly unprepared to play great, simple footy in the 80% of scenarios that call for it.

Totally agree with the last sentence

It was back to show boating Shai in the 3rd when we need him to continue to do what he had been doing in the 1st half

Reckon he is the most frustrating player in our side at the moment
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2023, 07:39:17 PM
Bolts has been nominated for Goal of the Week:

https://www.afl.com.au/goal-of-the-year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on April 03, 2023, 10:05:35 PM
Bolts is way down on form from last year.  How many times do we see someone sign a big contract and then phone it in for the next few years! 

If he doesn't turn it around soon, I'd be trading him to West Coast for their top 3 pick at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 04, 2023, 02:52:26 AM
A Richmond star is changing his style, debuting his fashion label on the catwalk. Shai Bolton’s brand was modelled by his teammates and was one of many from first nation's designers, celebrated at the Tiger's training ground.
@hopemegwilson #7NEWS

WATCH: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1637001176582590464

how about less of this lefty hip rubbish, and more of the team stuff Shai. His start to the year has been very poor.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 04, 2023, 06:59:19 AM
A Richmond star is changing his style, debuting his fashion label on the catwalk. Shai Bolton’s brand was modelled by his teammates and was one of many from first nation's designers, celebrated at the Tiger's training ground.
@hopemegwilson #7NEWS

WATCH: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1637001176582590464

how about less of this lefty hip rubbish, and more of the team stuff Shai. His start to the year has been very poor.



Yeah definitely below the mark I was expecting.

Hope this isn't the 'new contract' level some guys deliver.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on April 14, 2023, 10:57:46 PM
I wouldn’t ignore the trade offers for Bolton. I think he’s a pretty good player but he’s expendable. He’s the cream on the cake kind of player and as a list we might have no cake in a few years. If the offers are right I wouldn’t ignore them.

I still feel this way. I think he will be wasted here and he is capable of rebuilding our draft position
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 14, 2023, 11:02:22 PM
I wouldn’t ignore the trade offers for Bolton. I think he’s a pretty good player but he’s expendable. He’s the cream on the cake kind of player and as a list we might have no cake in a few years. If the offers are right I wouldn’t ignore them.

I still feel this way. I think he will be wasted here and he is capable of rebuilding our draft position

He's also arrogant, petulant and selfish.

Your reflections are bang on too.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: pmac21 on April 14, 2023, 11:07:06 PM
If the Eagles finish bottom and you can get pick 1 you'd take it.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 14, 2023, 11:08:50 PM
If the Eagles finish bottom and you can get pick 1 you'd take it.


I wouldn’t
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on April 14, 2023, 11:11:01 PM
If the Eagles finish bottom and you can get pick 1 you'd take it.


I wouldn’t

Do you think he’s a Richmond player ? Yes when he’s on he is good but he gives away dumb free kicks and 50’s and when the going gets tough he isn’t usually there imo. His kicking has been really poor this year and last as well. He has an arrogance. He’s the perfect player to have when you’re a good team which we are evidently not and the way our list is shaping we arent going to get any better any time soon
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on April 24, 2023, 10:13:36 PM
Can the real Bolton show himself already
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on April 24, 2023, 10:20:56 PM
Can the real Bolton show himself already

I think this is him and I’m not a huge fan
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 24, 2023, 10:25:10 PM
Got his contract and maybe he's just gonna chill now
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on April 24, 2023, 11:47:20 PM
And baby makes 3.
Are home winds calling.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 25, 2023, 04:03:38 AM
Most frustrating bloke running around for at the moment

Just not imposing himself enough
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on April 25, 2023, 02:51:17 PM
I want to give him some leeway because recently being a dad. Like man I’m definitely a shadow of my best with 2x kids under 4x. But then I see Jeremy Cameron tear it up and I’m thinking surely Bolton can go up a gear
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 25, 2023, 06:13:27 PM
Not fit enough like the rest of our list except for the two newbies that seem fitter than the rest of the team.

He will hit top fitness by round 15
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on April 25, 2023, 08:44:41 PM
A lot of the show and a lot of the pony

Get back to basics

Give him 2 weeks in the vfl
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Buddysucks on April 26, 2023, 09:45:36 AM
Every week Dimma and Co. seem to move the magnets on the board a lot. Very much robbing Peter to pay Paul. Bolton is an electric forward who can kick 3 quick goals and turn a game in a flash. He seems to be spending a lot more time up the ground and perhaps he’s struggling like so many others in the congestion. He’s not an extractor.

We do the same with Baker, Short, Mansell, Balta etc… I know football is football but guys need some time to own a role and Dimma needs to play these guys to let their strengths shine through. The team will benefit from that.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on April 26, 2023, 10:47:45 AM
I actually feel it’s the other way. He’s a better outside midfielder and rover than a small forward. When he doesn’t get early touches I feel his confidence goes down and then gets caught in no man’s land. I feel everytime he starts in the middle he more often or not gets the clearance
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: julzqld on April 30, 2023, 04:26:18 PM
Needs to put away the showman and just concentrate on what he’s doing
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on April 30, 2023, 07:55:08 PM
Would be shopping him around %100
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 30, 2023, 09:31:21 PM
Would be shopping him around %100

Agreed, contract be damned.

Don't think we'd get huge currency for him though unless we pay some of his contract.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on April 30, 2023, 09:34:41 PM
Surely 2 first rounders and that’s enough for me
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on April 30, 2023, 09:36:43 PM
Surely 2 first rounders and that’s enough for me

Where do I sign bleeping he'll I wouldn't pay two first rounders for this egotist.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on April 30, 2023, 09:39:37 PM
No one puts baby in the corner.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 01, 2023, 05:04:01 AM
No one puts baby in the corner.
Maybe we can get a straight trade, Bolton for BEllis …😂😂
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on May 01, 2023, 11:11:34 AM
the biggest disappointment this year for me.

missed a goal we needed because he decided to be flashy and it didnt work.

Fallen off a cliff....after he signed.









Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on May 01, 2023, 02:47:43 PM
No one puts baby in the corner.
Maybe we can get a straight trade, Bolton for BEllis …😂😂
bring back the Bellis  :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: rogerd3 on May 01, 2023, 07:17:56 PM
Wind beneath my wings.
Fly robin fly.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 01, 2023, 08:25:25 PM
Most frustrating bloke running around for at the moment

Just not imposing himself enough

Another week and it's the same old same old
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on May 01, 2023, 09:13:15 PM
Didn’t give away any 50’s
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 02, 2023, 12:33:16 PM
He is probably the most clear example of the lowering of our standards and accepting a level of mediocrity not seen since we demanded higher standards after 2016.

He clearly doesn’t have a higher level of expectations demanded of him

This is an issue across the board.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on May 03, 2023, 12:38:38 PM
The disappointing for me is he has the talent and the game experience to have the same impact as Nick Daicos. It’s a shame he is just no where near the ball and when he has it it’s still hearts in mouth stuff when he lines up for a set shot
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: mightytiges on May 03, 2023, 10:46:39 PM
Systematic of where we are at. Tries to do too much with the ball rather than focusing on doing the bread and butter stuff right all the time. Part of the former is probably him feeling the pressure he needs to do something individually special given how much the team as a whole is struggling. Footballers can become more selfish and individualistic playing in poorer sides.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on May 04, 2023, 12:22:31 AM
Shame his form dropped off after new contract. Always makes me wonder about a players commitment.

Bet he fires up when contract finishing up.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on May 04, 2023, 01:23:15 PM
Me i look at him as a cream on top type. Or one of those x factor types who get of the chain now and then and do real classy things. He is not going to grind out 30 disposal games week on week in fact he has never done that.
Most x factor types are notorious for flashing in and out of games thats Bolton.

Personally i dont think he is offering up much less than he has in the previous few seasons except he is not hitting the scoreboard like he did last year.
That people is what the club is going on about we are not kicking goals.
I reckon a big part of what is going on is teams are putting a lot more work into him and he needs to find a way to combat that.

He is still getting his 20 odd dispoasls each week he is still getting a similar number of clearances and the same goes for contested footy. For a skinny little fella he doing pretty well in these areas.

I just dont think he being allowed to hurt in his outside role.
No one here would suggest he is a better inside player than he is outside. He is not a contested beast or a big clearance machine he has never been that.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2023, 03:30:56 PM
Dimma today excused Bolton and Dusty blaming the way we are moving (or rather not moving) the ball to them for their reduced output especially on the scoreboard. 
Title: Can out of form Tiger Shai Bolton light Richmond's fuse in 2023? (SEN)
Post by: one-eyed on May 04, 2023, 11:10:29 PM
CAN OUT OF FORM TIGER LIGHT RICHMOND’S FUSE IN 2023?

Lachlan Geleit
SEN
4 May 2023


Is Shai Bolton the player that can turn Richmond’s floundering season around?

Brownlow medallist Gerard Healy believes he’s the player most likely to if the Tigers are to rebound from their 1-1-5 start to the season.

After making the All-Australian team in 2022, Bolton has seen his averages in goals, clearances and goal assists drop in 2023.

While he’s still no doubt a star of the competition, Healy and Kane Cornes discussed where Bolton needed to get to for the Tigers to start competing with the best sides again.

Healy: “The person that can most do something about this (slump), I think is Shai Bolton.”

Cornes: “How is he going?”

Healy: “Well, I don't think he's going that well, is he?

“He doesn't seem to be having the influence that he has had (in previous years).

“He has an All-Australian … he certainly has been a dominant force for the last three or four years as a player.

“He's put together some sensational seasons and, right now would he be in the best three for the Tigers?

“I can't remember him having a huge influence on too many games this season and he's too good a player for that.”

Cornes: “I see flashes of brilliance and then he goes missing for a lot of the (time).

“So he started the season last year - three, two, three, two - that was his goal return (each game in his the first four rounds).

“His possession average was a lot higher than what it is.

“He kicked 43 goals for the year and at one point, I said, ‘This guy is the best player in the game’.

“He’s kicked seven goals (this season) and he's only had more than 20 disposals three times.

“He should be getting mid-20 disposals, two goals a game and three to four tackles per match and still having those moments of brilliance that he's still doing, but not doing consistently.

“Tiger fans, is he the one that needs to light the fuse for you?”

Bolton will hope to have a big performance when the Tigers host the bottom of the ladder Eagles at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/04/can-out-of-form-tiger-light-richmonds-fuse-in-2023/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 06, 2023, 04:56:06 PM
A virtuoso performance from Shai Bolton, collecting 31 disposals, of which 18 were won in a contested manner, seven clearances, three goals and 13 score involvements.

31 disposals (16k, 15h, 18c, 13u, 71% eff.)
8 marks (2 contested marks)
5 tackles (1 F50 tackle)
7 clearances (3 centre clearances)
5 inside 50s
384 metres gained
1 intercept
13 score involvements
2 goal assists
3 goals
2 behinds
85% time on ground

https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4849#timeline
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Go Richo 12 on May 06, 2023, 05:30:11 PM
BOG
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 06, 2023, 06:31:48 PM
Dimma's post-game comments about Shai:

"I thought he was a little bit like everyone, he's probably been a byproduct of how we've been playing if that makes sense," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said.

"He's a really important player to us, as are a number of others, but generally when Shai's playing well, we're playing well.

"I thought his ability to hit the scoreboard but (also) just look really dangerous all the time and the way he moved and the way he set the game up in and around 50, I thought he was incredibly unselfish today which is great.

"When he uses the ball to a teammate in a better position, it just makes our job a hell of a lot easier and we score easier so I thought he had a wonderful game."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/918654/eagles-fear-worst-for-young-mid-dimma-praises-shai
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on May 08, 2023, 10:54:04 PM
Dimma's post-game comments about Shai:

"I thought he was a little bit like everyone, he's probably been a byproduct of how we've been playing if that makes sense," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said.

"He's a really important player to us, as are a number of others, but generally when Shai's playing well, we're playing well.

"I thought his ability to hit the scoreboard but (also) just look really dangerous all the time and the way he moved and the way he set the game up in and around 50, I thought he was incredibly unselfish today which is great.

"When he uses the ball to a teammate in a better position, it just makes our job a hell of a lot easier and we score easier so I thought he had a wonderful game."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/918654/eagles-fear-worst-for-young-mid-dimma-praises-shai

Im so so glad i live in Perth. The only time i read Hardwicks comments if i wish to is here on pre.

Maybe ive just got too old and wise to put up with all the spiel all the saying nothing but make it sound like you are saying something and the platitudes.

The state of reporting is abysmal.Yes agreed he had a great game one out of the box even for Shai. but dont make it sound like  that is the norm.
For the record it was an outlier the first time ever he had 30 plus disposals. The norm for him is around 20 and that imo will remain about it. First time to 30 and against what was almost a reserves team.

Next week supporter expectation will be what a career best 19 contested possesions and 35 disposals. Yep he had 7 clearances but most weeks its around 3 or 4.

He is a cream on top type and he will have the odd day out here and there but good sides don't allow him the type of freedom the wce reserves did on the weekend.
Title: Shai Bolton - 100th game this week
Post by: one-eyed on May 16, 2023, 10:06:08 PM
Milestone No.2 this weekend.

Shai raises his bat on reaching his ton.

2017     6 games
2018     3
2019   19  ........... premiership
2020   19 ............ premiership
2021   20
2022   23
2023   10*
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Total  100* games


ps. This season, Bolton is averaging 20+ possessions for the first time in his career.

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/S/Shai_Bolton.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 17, 2023, 08:57:47 AM
Champion Data’s Top 10 midfielders 24 or under:

10 - Luke Davies-Uniacke, 23, North Melbourne
9 - Shai Bolton, 24, Richmond
8 - Adam Cerra, 23, Carlton
7 - Tom Green, 22, GWS
6 - Errol Gulden, 20, Sydney
5 - Zak Butters, 22, Port Adelaide
4 - Jai Newcombe, 21, Hawthorn
3 - Connor Rozee, 23, Port Adelaide
2 - Caleb Serong, 22, Fremantle
1 - Noah Anderson, 22, Gold Coast

Cornes had Richmond’s Shai Bolton pegged more as a half-forward who rolls through the middle so did not include him.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/16/the-top-10-rated-midfielders-24-or-under-in-2023/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 18, 2023, 03:20:08 PM
THE BEST 22 BASED OFF CHAMPION DATA’S OFFICIAL PLAYER RATINGS

Lachlan Geleit
SEN
18 May 2023


Marcus Bontempelli (rover) – 19.89 rating points per game.
Tom Liberatore (ruck rover) – 18.09.
Clayton Oliver (centre) – 17.64.
Christian Petracca (half forward) – 17.53.
Tim English (ruck) – 16.12.
Noah Anderson (bench) – 15.94.
Charlie Curnow (centre-half forward) – 15.81.
Caleb Serong (bench) – 15.79.
Nick Daicos (half back) – 15.71.
Connor Rozee (bench) – 15.67.
Jeremy Cameron (full forward) – 15.23.
Jack Sinclair (half back) – 15.20.
Jai Newcombe (bench) – 15.27.
Jarrod Witts (ruck/bench) – 15.13.
Errol Gulden (wing) – 14.98.
Toby Greene (forward pocket) – 14.56.
Shai Bolton (forward pocket) – 14.16.
Max Holmes (wing) – 13.97.
Adam Saad (back pocket) - 13.23.
Darcy Moore (centre-half back) - 13.17.
Dan Houston (back pocket) – 12.86.
Jack Buckley (full back) – 12.72.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/05/18/the-best-22-based-off-champion-datas-official-player-ratings/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 19, 2023, 12:53:17 PM
Brilliant Bolton has it all

Tony Greenberg
Richmond Media
19 May 2023


He can soar for a mark like Michael Roach.

He is as elusive as Maurice Rioli Sr.

He has the speed of Michael Mitchell.

He can burst from a centre bounce like Geoff Raines.

He can roost the ball like Jim Jess.

He has the goal sense of Kevin Bartlett.

He is Shai Bolton . . . the most gifted player I have witnessed in nearly 60 years of Yellow and Black barracking.

He is not the best Richmond player I have seen, but in terms of his overall football skill set, in my opinion, he is unrivalled at Tigerland.

Read the full article here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1333800/brilliant-bolton-has-it-all

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on May 19, 2023, 04:32:42 PM
I forget he’s only 24. I’ve probably sunk the heels into him a bit and been excessively critical of him in his performance in the early rounds because he has so much talent. I guess it wasn’t until 2015/2016 where dusty stopped drifting out of games so maybe we’ll actually get to see Bolton realise his potential in the second half of this year or 2024 onwards?

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 20, 2023, 12:48:43 PM
Indigenous sensation Bolton, a Noongar man from Western Australia, aptly reaches triple figures in Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round.

The silky skilled 24-year-old will again be a central figure in the annual "Dreamtime at the 'G" feature match.

"What he's become on and off the field is an incredible tribute to him and the hard work of him and his family and also this football club," Hardwick said of the two-time premiership star.

"We're incredibly proud and there's no greater honour for him than playing in Sir Doug Nicholls round in the marquee game that we have.

"I'm sure he'll play well and more importantly play a great game that will allow us to get the result that we're after."

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/damien-hardwick-lauds-tigers-afl-milestone-men-c-10708665
Title: ‘All of my mob will be over’: Why Bolton’s feeling at home for Dreamtime (Age)
Post by: one-eyed on May 20, 2023, 01:07:27 PM
‘All of my mob will be over’: Why Shai Bolton’s feeling at home for Dreamtime

Michael Gleeson
The Age
May 20, 2023


Shai Bolton didn’t plan it this way, but if he could have he would have.

It’s his dream Dreamtime. On Saturday night, at Dreamtime at the ’G, it will be his 100th game. It will be a packed house ... and there will also be a big crowd at the MCG. Bolton’s home will be full of family.

“It’s unreal. I didn’t think I would play my 100th in Dreamtime ever. I think I might have only missed one Dreamtime game. I love it. Special moment for me and my family,” Bolton said.

“All of my mob will be over, which will be good. I think they are all staying at my place. Like sardines up my arse. Nah, Mum is at a motel, the others we will squeeze into my place.

“It’s good. I feel like I am at home when all my mob’s there. It’s how it used to be when I was back in WA. I feel like I play better when my family’s there because it makes me feel like I’m at home back in WA. So, I just put up the family. I love it.”

Bolton returned to form a couple of weeks ago. He, like his club, was close to playing well without actually playing that well. That has changed.

Quote
‘They watch a lot of Shai, Shai’s highlights. Always watching Shai.’

- Marlion Pickett on his two oldest boys.

“I think we have just started playing our way. Bit freer ... my teammates help me out,” Bolton said. “When I get in the right positions hopefully they use me and just play from there. Just play fun and play chaos football.”

Bolton and Marlion Pickett are close. Both Noongar men, they didn’t know one another before Richmond, but now they connect. Largely it is through being at Richmond where all the Indigenous players and Xavier Clarke, a Larrakia man and assistant coach, are all close. But partly, it is because of Pickett’s kids. They don’t shut up about Shai.

Pickett has four kids and his eldest two boys, Marlion jnr, who is 13, and Lattrell, 11, play together in the under 13s. They play a bit like Dad, but want to play like Shai. They watch his highlights, so there is no shortage of clips. His boys go OK.

“They could be better than me,” Pickett said. “The older one has got the aggression and speed, the younger one’s got skill, yeah, good around goals. They watch a lot of Shai, Shai’s highlights. Always watching Shai,” he said.

“I’m pretty relaxed [on the sidelines]. I just kind of tell them to work on their work ethic up and back from forward 50.”

The connections between the Indigenous players at Richmond are tight but they also weave between the two clubs playing on Saturday night. Dean Rioli, who is on the Essendon board, is the cousin of Maurice Rioli jnr and Daniel Rioli. He also coaches Marlion’s wife Jess at Moonee Valley. She, too, is a handy player.

“It’s a footy weekend,” Pickett said. “She’s pretty good. She’s around the mark. Pretty tough, just gets back up again.”

Their daughter isn’t playing footy yet but is a talented athlete. She’s almost quicker than her older brothers and kicks left foot. She’s eight.

Richmond are quietly keeping a keen eye on Marlion’s mounting games tally.

He’s at 66 (unbidden, a senior Richmond figure reflexively recited the stat). He’ll probably get to 100 games any way, but you sense the club will make absolutely sure there’s no way he doesn’t get to that father-son threshold milestone.

Club within a club

It’s always hot in Xavier Clarke’s office. Coming from Darwin, he likes it that way, with the heat cranked up high. It draws in the Tiwi Islanders Maurice Rioli jnr and his nephew Daniel, and the fellas from southern WA, Pickett and Bolton. The heat is one thing, but the warmth is more than the chugging blasts of hot air from the split system. They’d be hanging out in X’s office anyway. Though the heat does help.

“Most of the boys end up in this room for lunchtime, most of the time having a yarn and a chat and joking around,” Clarke said.

“We are all pretty tight. We basically all know each other’s struggles. It [Richmond] feels safe. It’s like a safety connection that we have. If we need to get something off our chest, we go to the brothers first. We all had to relocate, so you know, we’re not at home.”

It sort of explains how for Richmond the idea of the Indigenous celebration that the Dreamtime game embraces is more intrinsically a daily part of the club than an annual match. There is the handful of Indigenous players and Clarke as coach, but also the Indigenous Institute upstairs at Punt Road and the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School that operates through the club. Daily, there are many Indigenous faces walking through and around the club.

Pickett recalled when he made the move to Melbourne from Perth. Given a chance by the club through the mid-year draft, he had more history than most players - a father of four kids, he had also spent time in jail. He came alone, without his family, at first.

“I rocked up to Melbourne Airport and all the Indigenous boys were there. X [Clarke] picked me up, we all went out for a feed. So, it was pretty cool just to see the Indigenous boys and the connection and what-not straight away. It’s that connection you build, we are together every day. Kinda just brothers,” Pickett said.

Clarke arrived at Richmond at the same time as Bolton and former Tiger, now Geelong premiership player, Tyson Stengle. He was flown down from Darwin and the club put the three of them up in an apartment up near the MCG.

“I hardly knew they were there because they wouldn’t talk,” Clarke said “He [Bolton] talks a little bit more now.”

“Not much,” Bolton smiled.

Clarke, Pickett said, was like the big brother. He’s the forwards coach and so a coach for all the team, but the Indigenous players gravitate to him.

Clarke designed the jumper this year for the Tigers’ Dreamtime game. He, too, will have a house full this weekend. His brother Raph is coming with his kids, and his sister and her partner will be over with their six kids under the age of 10.

He is proud of his place in the game and in the club. He is very proud of his Indigenous culture. But a part of him would also rather that he be thought of as a coach, not an “Indigenous coach”. He is a coach who is Indigenous and he coaches all players, and it is an understandable comment. But it is also an inescapable fact that until recently Indigenous coaches couldn’t get much of a toehold in the AFL. Now with him at the Tigers, Trav Varcoe at the Bulldogs and Nev Jetta at Collingwood, the numbers of Indigenous ex-players moving into AFL coaching are growing pleasingly.

The handbrake is off

Bolton won mark of the year in 2021. Last year, he was a finalist for goal of the year. As a judge of highlight-reel moments he’s as good as any.

He thinks Will Ashcroft has goal of the year already won this year, nudging out Charlie Cameron and Brodie Mihocek (at least after nine rounds).

“I reckon Ashcroft [is the pick of the three]. It reminded me a bit of Daniel Wells. I don’t reckon anyone is gonna beat that,” Bolton said.

Did Charlie Cameron mean to kick his goal?

“Yeah,” all three men, Bolton, Pickett and Clarke, jump in as one.

Pickett: “Nah, he meant that for sure.”

Bolton: “You could just tell the way he moved, he knew what he was doing ...”

Clarke: “There’s still time, Shai might pull one out of the hat. And Marlion had 15 attempts for mark of the year last week and didn’t get any, so he’s gotta get one at some stage.”

Damien Hardwick encourages it. Flying for high marks, trying to kick goal of the year. It’s expressive, but it’s also reflective of when Richmond play their best. That freedom is one of the things that was missing in the early season losses (along with some key players).

“I think there was an element of playing with the handbrake on. Just not going, it sounds ridiculous, but we were doing a lot right,” Clarke said. “I think we needed the West Coast game to be able to just get back to playing our way and that really helped us with the Geelong game.”

Bolton and Pickett nodded. The handbrake is off.

For Bolton, in his 100th game in Dreamtime Game in front of his family, it is a dream.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/all-of-my-mob-will-be-over-why-shai-bolton-s-feeling-at-home-for-dreamtime-20230516-p5d8td.html
Title: Re: Shai Bolton - 100th game this week [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on May 21, 2023, 02:10:22 AM
Shai in his 100th game last night:

28 disposals (15k, 13h, 13c, 15u, 78.6% eff.)
3 marks
7 tackles (3 F50 tackles)
5 clearances (1 centre clearance)
7 inside 50s
482 metres gained
5 intercepts
6 score involvements
2 goals
90% time on ground
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 04, 2023, 09:54:27 PM
Shai now equal top for goals out of all the midfielders in the comp.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxxCQ4-acAAsSmw?format=jpg&name=large)
https://www.afl.com.au/stats/leaders?category=Scoring&seasonId=52&roundId=-1&roundNumber=0&sortColumn=goals&sortDirection=descending&positions=Midfielder&teams=All&benchmarking=true&dataType=benchmarkedTotals&playerOneId=null&playerTwoId=null


Bolton's game today by the way:

23 disposals (14k, 9h, 8c, 16u, 60.9% eff.)
4 marks
2 tackles
2 clearances (1 centre clearance)
6 inside 50s
577 metres gained
2 intercepts
9 score involvements
2 goal assists
1 goal
2 behinds
81% time on ground.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 04, 2023, 10:31:51 PM
Has been building consistency the last few weeks
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on June 10, 2023, 10:09:45 PM
B. O. G.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on June 10, 2023, 10:18:16 PM
B. O. G.

Clear top player.

Lots of other great contributors tonight. Our midfield effing crushed it and Nank slaughtered the million dollar man Jackpoo.

Cotchin was sensational.
Martin, Prestia, Vlastuin, Short, Taranto.

Young sucked, sorry mate don't think all hope is lost but it's been ordinary since the first month.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 10, 2023, 10:34:16 PM
Love watching him play  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: The Machine on June 10, 2023, 10:41:25 PM
What a player he is
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on June 10, 2023, 10:46:05 PM
Still has another level in him too.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Siberian on June 11, 2023, 12:38:15 AM
Next captain?
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 11, 2023, 04:20:40 AM
McQualter paid tribute to star midfielder Shai Bolton, who played the entire final quarter and finished with 33 disposals, 11 inside 50s, and the final goal of the game in a match-winning performance. 

"It was a great game by Shai. Most times he comes to Western Australia he has a pretty good game," he said.

"We tried to get him to the bench, but he didn't come to the bench at all in that last quarter … in hindsight, it was good decision for him to stay on."

Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/news/946416/tigers-play-it-cool-after-gritty-road-win-jl-fumes-at-lacklustre-start).

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Bolton played a blinder, particularly with a 14-disposal final quarter. He finished with 33 disposals, 16 contested possessions, 11 inside 50s, six clearances and the match-winning goal.

“He took over the game in the second half,” Mooney said.

Source: Foxsports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/live-afl-scores-2023-fremantle-dockers-vs-richmond-tigers-updates-round-13-how-to-live-stream-videos-blog-latest-news/news-story/a555956cbea8ca117e0c277fee41573f).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on June 11, 2023, 10:30:27 AM
Next captain?

I would think not and hope for Shai's sake hope not.

Some players you just let play, don't burden them with captaincy, just let them be

Shai is that type of player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on June 11, 2023, 01:22:29 PM
Shai needs to find that level a little bit more consistently to help our climb up and the ladder. Won us the game with that last qtr.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on June 11, 2023, 02:17:18 PM
Think he’s getting more midfield time under mcqualter which I think is a good move. He’s obviously a very dangerous forward and should spend time there too but as a mid he provides a dynamic point of difference to our other traditional mid types in TT, Hopper, Prestia, Cotch, etc.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 15, 2023, 02:02:28 AM
"There's only a handful of players in the league...that if they get goal side, you're stuffed." - The AFL360 panel are full of praise for Shai Bolton's recent form.

Click pic/link to watch:
(http://oneeyed-richmond.com/images/players/BoltonTop3R8-142023.png) (https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1668925912447094785)
https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1668925912447094785


Bolton is rated top 3 in the AFL since round 8 (last six weeks).

3rd for score involvements.
3rd for metres gained (had 925m against Freo).
5th most coaches votes.
Averaging 27 disposals, 5 clearances and 1.5 goals per game over the past six weeks.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: MintOnLamb on June 15, 2023, 06:12:19 AM
I think the numbers are not in his favour atm but would love to see him win the Brownlow
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 19, 2023, 02:15:03 AM
Shai Bolton is also back to his best under stand-in coach Andrew McQualter.

Over the past month Bolton is the seventh-highest-rated player in the competition, according to Champion Data after another three goals, 10 contested possessions and seven clearances in the win over St Kilda.

He can be electric, Bolton, and re-signed on a bumper five-year contract extension last year.

And after a quiet-ish start to the season he is firing under McQualter as the Tigers try and bash down the finals door on the run home.

Source: HeraldSun (https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/the-tackle-jay-clarks-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-14/news-story/158e7af1edf318481780068683211ab5).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on June 25, 2023, 05:23:14 PM
According to Daniel Hoyne from Champion Data, Bolton is the 4th best "clutch player" in the comp.

By "clutch player", they mean the most effective and influential player during the parts of games where the margin either way is less than 12 points.

1. Bontempelli
2. Butters
3. Chad Warner
4. Bolton
5. Dunkley

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/purefooty-episode-14-2023/video/488eca5f41e2e2fd18a9fb6af7dd74e6
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 03, 2023, 12:55:59 PM
From Robbo's 'dislikes' column:

5. SHAI BOLTON

The Herald Sun Rich 100 list last week told us the dynamic Richmond midfielder will earn north of $1.1 million next year, which will put him in the 10 highest-paid players in the game. He’s not worth that much money – not if he continue to go missing when Richmond is on the road. In games played in Victoria this season, Bolton averages 99 ranking points. Out of Victoria, he ranks 82. In Victoria, he’s kicked 16 goals in 10 matches. Out of Victoria, he’s kicked three goals in five matches. He’s a hometown specialist and an away-game fringe player. Richmond was collectively poor against Brisbane last Thursday night and Bolton had 18 disposals, three clearances, a lowly 298m gained and his third lowest ranking game of the season. He’s a star but his performances on the road don’t cut it. The money he demanded – $5 million-plus over five years which he signed in late 2022 – demands that he be better.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/the-tackle-mark-robinsons-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-16/news-story/fce9c08a642a2c382408ab9de0a1c77e
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on July 03, 2023, 08:26:17 PM
From Robbo's 'dislikes' column:

5. SHAI BOLTON

The Herald Sun Rich 100 list last week told us the dynamic Richmond midfielder will earn north of $1.1 million next year, which will put him in the 10 highest-paid players in the game. He’s not worth that much money – not if he continue to go missing when Richmond is on the road. In games played in Victoria this season, Bolton averages 99 ranking points. Out of Victoria, he ranks 82. In Victoria, he’s kicked 16 goals in 10 matches. Out of Victoria, he’s kicked three goals in five matches. He’s a hometown specialist and an away-game fringe player. Richmond was collectively poor against Brisbane last Thursday night and Bolton had 18 disposals, three clearances, a lowly 298m gained and his third lowest ranking game of the season. He’s a star but his performances on the road don’t cut it. The money he demanded – $5 million-plus over five years which he signed in late 2022 – demands that he be better.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/the-tackle-mark-robinsons-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-16/news-story/fce9c08a642a2c382408ab9de0a1c77e

Hate to admit but agree with Robbo 100% on this

Shai was MIA last Thursday...big time
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: the claw on July 03, 2023, 10:29:27 PM
Keep saying it X factor not the type to pick your team up and drag it over the line but a type who needs all parts of the wheel working to be able to be real damaging. Yep he is better than cream on top but it is close to what we have.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on July 06, 2023, 10:37:16 PM
When bolts plays well, Richmond plays well. Just a game changer and hell of a player.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Willy on July 06, 2023, 10:39:23 PM
Yes he’s a bit inconsistent but let’s not get it confused. He’s a star.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 07, 2023, 02:34:34 AM
Massive numbers for Bolts last night:

31 disposals (22k, 9h, 17c, 15u, 67.7% eff.)
3 marks (2 contested marks)
3 tackles
9 clearances (5 centre clearances)
9 inside 50s
598 metres gained
4 intercepts
10 score involvements
4 goal assists
2 behinds
89% time on ground
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 08, 2023, 08:35:28 PM
Shai Bolton may have had a slightly slower start to the 2023 season after winning an inaugural All-Australian blazer in 2022, but he’s been back to his brilliant best for Richmond in recent weeks.

Bolton finished the match with an equal game-high 31 disposals, game-high 17 contested possessions, three marks, nine inside-50s, nine clearances, an equal game-high five centre clearances, a game-high four goal assists, game-high 10 score involvements, four intercepts, three tackles and team-high 598 metres gained.

Bolton and his top-class Tiger teammate Dustin Martin are the only two players in the AFL competition who are averaging more than 20 disposals and a goal a game so far this season.

He is averaging a career-high 22.4 disposals and has kicked 19 goals in 16 games, while Martin also has a disposals average of 22.4 disposals, and he’s scored 14 goals in 14 games.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1375242/bolton-burning-bright

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 10, 2023, 12:50:41 AM
Anyway Shai is absolutely an All-Australian again this year and is only getting better every week (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f601.svg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0lpFrRaEAA6eo_?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/shaimaxeyguy/status/1677987888250892289
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 13, 2023, 07:56:25 PM
Shai rated the equal sixth best "clutch" player in the comp.

Champion Data: Stats show which AFL players and clubs perform best when games are in the balance

Clutch kings make all the difference in the push for a premiership. SHANNON GILL and Champion Data have crunched the numbers to see who steps up - and who doesn‘t - when matches are there to be won.

Shannon Gill
HeraldSun
July 13, 2023


(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/c771e2ae65b0987020224f6a30a05938)

Defining clutch

As sophisticated as statistics have become, clutch is still a vague term of sorts, no matter how many times it gets used in describing play.

Usually it‘s synonymous with close last quarters, the time when it’s more obvious that a game is on the line. But that discounts how many games are decided in earlier stretches, where a team puts the game to bed before either holding the game at a comfortable lead or careering further away.

This can happen in the third quarter, but also the first term.

So for the purposes of this clutch exercise, the definition is any moment in a game where the margin is less than two goals. At that stage, a match can easily tip either way.

And the best way to calculate this is by looking at playing ratings per 100 minutes of ‘clutch time’. So this disregards what some might refer to as ‘junk time’ statistics, when games are already decided. It only incorporates minutes when the margin is two goals or less.

https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/champion-data-stats-show-which-afl-players-and-clubs-perform-best-when-games-are-in-the-balance/news-story/9757e09e9ea73bed672f3ee28b40fade
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 16, 2023, 08:40:27 PM
Bolton happy at home

Richmond star Shai Bolton loves playing in Perth. The Western Australian speedster, who produced one of the great individual quarters of this season back in round 13 against Fremantle, returned to Optus Stadium for his seventh game at the venue and continues to deliver fantastic performances laced with excitement. On Sunday, he was electric around goal early, swooping on a forward-half stoppage to kick a first-quarter goal. In the final term, he flew for a thrilling pack mark on the shoulders of Jeremy McGovern. You never know what to expect when you go to the football to watch Bolton, but you always know you will be entertained.

23 disposals (13k, 10h, 4c, 19u, 73.9% eff.)
5 marks (1 contested)
3 tackles (1 F50 tackle)
1 clearance
3 inside 50s
394 metres gained
11 score involvements
1 goal assist
2 goals
4 behinds
85% time on ground

Source: AFL website (https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4937).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on July 30, 2023, 11:19:50 PM
Shai was our highest ranked player on the ground according to the AFL website.

25 disposals (18k, 7h, 16c, 11u, 56% eff.)
4 marks
2 tackles (1 F50 tackle)
8 clearances (4 centre clearances)
11 inside 50s
606 metres gained
3 intercepts
7 score involvements
1 goal assist
1 goal
2 behinds
85% time on ground
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 13, 2023, 10:33:21 PM
Wish he'd just kick it normally instead of trying bananas with nearly every kick. :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 16, 2023, 07:27:38 PM
Bolton is one of the three nominees for mark of the week:

Vote here: https://www.afl.com.au/mark-of-the-year
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 19, 2023, 08:34:10 PM
Shai needs at least 3 goals next week to either tie or past Jack as our leading goalkicker for the year.

His game today:
25 disposals (19k, 6h, 8c, 17u, 64% eff.)
7 marks
2 tackles
2 clearances
8 inside 50s
587 metres gained
1 intercept
12 score involvements
4 goals
1 behind
86% time on ground
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 20, 2023, 06:26:37 PM
Bolton is averaging 22.1 disposals and 1.3 goals per match, which are elite statistical numbers.

Across the competition, he is ranked fifth for inside-50s, eighth for score involvements and 10th for goal assists.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1411303/bolton-in-michael-roach-medal-contention
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 27, 2023, 05:13:49 PM
Mini said Bolton had just a rolled his ankle late in the game and it is nothing serious. So, Shai is okay.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on August 27, 2023, 07:25:32 PM
With our recent luck with injuries that rolled ankle is actually a syndesmosis and fibula break and will require months off and surgery
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 27, 2023, 07:28:43 PM
Rohan Connolly on twitter:

"Really like Shai Bolton as a player, brilliant skills & great to watch, but I hope his burning of scoring chances with stupid snaps & just generally refusing to play the percentages is a priority with McQualter or whoever ends up coaching him. Really frustrating."

https://twitter.com/rohan_connolly/status/1695642465703956863
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on August 27, 2023, 07:31:34 PM
Rohan Connolly on twitter:

"Really like Shai Bolton as a player, brilliant skills & great to watch, but I hope his burning of scoring chances with stupid snaps & just generally refusing to play the percentages is a priority with McQualter or whoever ends up coaching him. Really frustrating."

https://twitter.com/rohan_connolly/status/1695642465703956863

This. All the good he does is just wasted
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on August 27, 2023, 09:04:36 PM
Gamebreaking superstar but also a showboating clown.  :banghead
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: WilliamPowell on August 27, 2023, 09:21:23 PM
Gamebreaking superstar but also a showboating clown.  :banghead

Perfect description

Makes the impossible look easy and the easy look hard
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on August 27, 2023, 09:24:27 PM
Was pathetic.  Learn to kick straight or pee him off back to WA.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on August 29, 2023, 06:41:56 PM
The Negative: Frustrating Shai

Andrew Slevison
SEN
29 August 2023


Shai Bolton could be absolutely anything with his freakish ability and all the tricks required to be a superstar.

However, he just makes some errors unbecoming of a player of his ilk.

Yes, he is a star of the game who is a two-time premiership player and an All-Australian, but there are some things he needs to get better at.

One of those is having more care in front of goal. He could have kicked five or six on Sunday, but was a bit lackadaisical in his approach.

He’s still only 24 so he has plenty of time to iron out these kinks, but until he does, he needs to find a way to limit his glaring blues.

Source: SEN (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/08/28/overreactions-positives-negatives-and-undroppables-for-all-18-afl-teams-in-24/).
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on October 17, 2023, 05:48:59 AM
"For me, Shai Bolton could (eventually) be the best player in the competition. He's freakishly good."

- New Richmond assistant Jack Ziebell

https://twitter.com/SENSportsday/status/1713815835037647312
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: lamington on October 17, 2023, 02:36:34 PM
2 time premiership player who recently welcomed a little human into the world. My instincts is his cup is nearly full and he doesn’t have the same motivation to materialise the full extent of his talents
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 18, 2024, 04:54:14 PM
At a time when fitness levels haven’t peaked and skills can be scrappy, players with pure class stand out.

That was the case for Richmond’s Shai Bolton as his team took on the Demons in match simulation.

https://twitter.com/heraldsunsport/status/1759061727675883974
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 18, 2024, 05:09:32 PM
Bolton a clear BOG: only 13 CBAs, but 4 centre clearances, 4 goals

https://twitter.com/mattforrest29/status/1759065415064682718
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 18, 2024, 08:40:18 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGm1diqaEAAEKvd?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/aflcentral1/status/1759136656807149661
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on February 19, 2024, 08:12:21 AM
Brownlow + 50 goals
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 19, 2024, 09:05:36 PM
RICHMOND STAR CAPABLE OF BECOMING BEST PLAYER IN THE GAME IN 2024

By Nic Negrepontis
SEN
19 Feb 2024


Kane Cornes believes 2024 could be the year Shai Bolton becomes potentially the best player in the AFL?

Bolton had a steady 2023 season coming off his breakout All-Australian performance the year prior.

“In 2022 I saw him as absolutely a top 10 player in the league, maybe pushing top five with what he’s got and his numbers were amazing – 400 touches and 41 goals in 2022,” Cornes told SEN Breakfast.

“Whilst his numbers were really good last year, it was more possessions and less impact.

“He’s 25 now, entering his prime, and what he is capable of is being the best player in the game.

“Is he going to get there? I don’t know, and it changes all the time from week to week and the best player in the game is a difference of opinion, but he should be in that conversation by the end of this year.”

Bolton kicked four goals and was one of Richmond’s very best in Sunday’s practice match win over Melbourne.

“He was terrific yesterday, he’s a nightmare matchup and he’s got the tricks to go on-ball and impact at centre bounce, drift forward, get over the back, kick goals off the ground – but too often last year I thought he just drifted for seven or eight minutes,” Cornes continued.

“Some more consistency will be critical for him for reaching those heights, that I think he’s capable of.”

Nathan Buckley puts the potential flat spot in Bolton’s growth as a player down to the instability at Tigerland last year, following the departure of Damien Hardwick.

“Last year was the first year I thought he was frustrated as a player – and whether that’s midfield time versus forward time, whether that was the win-loss ratio, whether that was the changeover of coach and the instability,” Buckley said.

“There was a few reasons why there was a drop off for him last year. Five or six pre-seasons in you start to build that depth of cardiovascular strength.

“He’s a ballistic player, he does amazing things … he’s just one of the players you love to go and watch play the game.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/02/18/richmond-star-capable-of-becoming-best-player-in-the-game-in-2024/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on February 20, 2024, 09:16:30 PM
Dwayne Russell has listed the Top 20 AFL players that he loves commentating.

6 - Shai Bolton (Richmond)

“He's taking over, I think, as Richmond's number one for me and probably will this year.

“It's been Dusty for a decade, but I'm going to games this year that Richmond are involved in thinking it might be Shai that does the freak stuff in the air and goals more than Dusty.”

12 - Dustin Martin (Richmond)

“Dusty's still in the top 12. He's still box office.

“He still makes things happen, wins games, turns games.

“One Dustin Martin touch can change the whole narrative of a game, and as a commentator, you love people like that.

“He's been doing it for so long. It's nice that I don't rely on him being the highlight reel anymore, but he has set the bar and others have risen to it.

“He’s still the OG, he's still the original, he's still the modern day original.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/02/20/russells-lists-the-top-20-players-that-he-loves-to-commentate/
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on February 21, 2024, 12:06:28 AM
Not sure about this idea of playing him mainly as a forward - should be attending as many centre bounces and around as many stoppages as possible... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on February 21, 2024, 12:26:32 AM
Not sure about this idea of playing him mainly as a forward - should be attending as many centre bounces and around as many stoppages as possible... :shh

Him or dusty need to rotate through the middle imo. Need atleast 1 dynamic mid to burst out of the pack to compliment the likes of Taranto, hopper, Prestia + cubs.
Title: Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton
Post by: WilliamPowell on March 06, 2024, 12:36:10 PM
Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton

Electric Tiger Shai Bolton is entering his prime years and his Richmond teammates expect him to explode this AFL season.

By Anna Harrington, AAP
1 hr ago

DUSTIN Martin is still the name on everyone's lips but Shai Bolton is the Richmond dynamo poised to take the AFL season by the scruff of the neck.

Bolton is the talk of Tigerland after a red-hot pre-season where he underlined his ability to have an impact both in midfield and attack.

Bolton ticked over the 100-game mark and averaged 21.7 disposals, while still booting 31 goals last season.

Now 25 and entering his prime years, the 2022 All-Australian is poised to go up another gear.

"I've never seen anything like it," midfielder Tim Taranto said.

"Like, he's so good. Whether it's the front half or in the midfield, such a talent.

"If he can step up five per cent from last year it's gonna be a big difference for us."

Martin is set for additional midfield minutes this upcoming season and between he and Bolton, there is plenty of attacking drive.

"You probably just want to put those players where the ball is," fellow midfielder Dion Prestia said.

"I look at Shai Bolton as well, who I think is one of the best players in the competition and one of the most dangerous as well.

"You have those players who are a bit rogue like Dustin and Shai who can just get up the ground and do what they have to do because you back them in to win most one-on-ones and most contests and use the ball well.

"So I think that part's probably the more exciting part where we can bring them up to stoppage or we can sit them deep."

There will also be plenty of focus on Taranto, who turned in a superb first season at Richmond, despite plenty of scrutiny after moving from GWS.

"It was probably good for me to get introduced like that. I feel like I got used to it pretty quick," he said.

"So if it (scrutiny) happens, it happens, I don't really care. A losing season's tough so if we can just win more games, I think it'll just make it a lot smoother."

He also believes the Tigers can do some damage this season under new coach Adem Yze.

"It's such a close game. You get hot, you get lucky with a few injuries, it's anyone's game really. I feel like any team can win it anywhere.

"Every year we come in excited and feel positive. It's just like no other - so I guess time will tell."

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1500369/expectations-running-high-for-rising-tigers-star-bolton
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on March 06, 2024, 02:42:11 PM
I'm not Bolton's biggest fan and have advocated for trading him, but if we are to compete this year which the club obviously wants to, then he has to have a good year. Has the talent, just needs to work hard and cut the showboating, whining to the umpires stuff and focus on footy
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Knighter on March 06, 2024, 09:45:45 PM
Not in the top 50 players in the comp at the moment. He misses too many easy goals that destroy the team’s confidence and halt momentum in games.  If he fixes that then he could be top 10.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 09, 2024, 08:42:48 PM
(https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/virtualshow-courtesyonlinehorseshowing.jpg)

:shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: one-eyed on March 13, 2024, 08:47:01 PM
Mark Robinson is criticising Shai Bolton after a three goal haul, as Shai Bolton only had the ball for 15 seconds to kick those goals, and wants to know what did he did for the other 99 minutes?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIa21AcaEAAC_vJ?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://twitter.com/JourneyRichmond/status/1767300938036068787
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 15, 2024, 12:12:13 AM
(https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/virtualshow-courtesyonlinehorseshowing.jpg)

:shh

:shh :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger_In_Sicily on March 15, 2024, 12:18:20 AM
SHAI  needs to stop listening to the press and start focusing on playing football and doing all the little things right.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on March 15, 2024, 12:20:58 AM
he is not that great.

if freo offered up 2 firsts i would take it and run.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger_In_Sicily on March 15, 2024, 12:22:51 AM
Maybe , but he has skills talent and tricks , problem is there is a time and place for the flashy stuff.. needs to focus back on the basics and team , and not developing a highlight reel
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 15, 2024, 12:33:20 AM
Probably the worst game he has played since his debut season.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: TigerLand on March 15, 2024, 12:34:27 AM
2 first rounders thanks.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Diocletian on March 15, 2024, 12:35:42 AM
Homesick Harley and a first should do the trick.... :shh
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 15, 2024, 07:11:01 AM
Won't get two firsts for this guy unless he has an AA year and kicks 40+
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Simonator on March 15, 2024, 07:25:07 AM
I think we would get two firsts.
a first and a future first would be enough.

Dont see the club trading him unless he wants to go though
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 15, 2024, 08:53:56 PM
Won't get two firsts for this guy unless he has an AA year and kicks 40+

Wouldn’t get 2 first rounders for Bolton? If we don’t whoever is negotiating for us should be sacked. Players are getting traded for 2 first round picks left right and centre. 25 year old with 4 years still to run on his contract, 2 time premiership player, all Australian and top5 place in the b&f in all of the last 4 seasons.

People overreacting as usual to a bad game by bolts.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 16, 2024, 09:28:04 AM
Won't get two firsts for this guy unless he has an AA year and kicks 40+

Wouldn’t get 2 first rounders for Bolton? If we don’t whoever is negotiating for us should be sacked. Players are getting traded for 2 first round picks left right and centre. 25 year old with 4 years still to run on his contract, 2 time premiership player, all Australian and top5 place in the b&f in all of the last 4 seasons.

People overreacting as usual to a bad game by bolts.

It won't be top 10 picks but would you be happy with picks 15 and 18? I wouldn't
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 16, 2024, 10:15:08 AM
Won't get two firsts for this guy unless he has an AA year and kicks 40+

Wouldn’t get 2 first rounders for Bolton? If we don’t whoever is negotiating for us should be sacked. Players are getting traded for 2 first round picks left right and centre. 25 year old with 4 years still to run on his contract, 2 time premiership player, all Australian and top5 place in the b&f in all of the last 4 seasons.

People overreacting as usual to a bad game by bolts.

It won't be top 10 picks but would you be happy with picks 15 and 18? I wouldn't

Why wouldn’t it be top10 picks? 1 of them would definitely have to be so. On top of the gun that he  clearly is, he’s contracted for 4 more years.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on March 16, 2024, 10:18:36 AM
Won't get two firsts for this guy unless he has an AA year and kicks 40+

Wouldn’t get 2 first rounders for Bolton? If we don’t whoever is negotiating for us should be sacked. Players are getting traded for 2 first round picks left right and centre. 25 year old with 4 years still to run on his contract, 2 time premiership player, all Australian and top5 place in the b&f in all of the last 4 seasons.

People overreacting as usual to a bad game by bolts.

It won't be top 10 picks but would you be happy with picks 15 and 18? I wouldn't

so hopper is worth more then? Not a stuffin chance i would give that up.

2 top 10's or FO. Bolton is a gun. His issue is just cant be the number 1 guy in a crappy list. He needs some a grade mids surrounding him IMO.

Baker is the one for me. If he wants to go i would let him go for the same offering.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 16, 2024, 11:03:56 AM
Wouldn't surprise me if we got 1 top 10 and 1 late 1st at best but with our record basically anything 10-30 is quite unlikely to pan out well. Our knack for finding talent mid-draft has dried up a bit.

Who recently traded a player for 2 top 10's?

Hopper was traded for 8 + 35.
Taranto 14 + 22.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on March 16, 2024, 11:18:06 AM
Wouldn't surprise me if we got 1 top 10 and 1 late 1st at best but with our record basically anything 10-30 is quite unlikely to pan out well. Our knack for finding talent mid-draft has dried up a bit.

Who recently traded a player for 2 top 10's?

Hopper was traded for 8 + 35.
Taranto 14 + 22.

True, though clubs will pay for match winners. Neither of those guys are that.

No deal. We need top 10 picks. The rest is hit and miss. Look at how well the hawks have rebuilt with some of these young ones who were either rookies, or late picks.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 16, 2024, 12:18:03 PM
Wouldn't surprise me if we got 1 top 10 and 1 late 1st at best but with our record basically anything 10-30 is quite unlikely to pan out well. Our knack for finding talent mid-draft has dried up a bit.

Who recently traded a player for 2 top 10's?

Hopper was traded for 8 + 35.
Taranto 14 + 22.

True, though clubs will pay for match winners. Neither of those guys are that.

No deal. We need top 10 picks. The rest is hit and miss. Look at how well the hawks have rebuilt with some of these young ones who were either rookies, or late picks.

Also hopper and Taranto were either out of contract or had 1 year left.

Bolts is better than both and as damaging a player as there is in the league.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Francois Jackson on March 16, 2024, 12:59:42 PM
yep. 2 time as well.

clubs will fall over themselves for him.

Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 16, 2024, 01:14:51 PM
Appreciate the chatter but I still can't think of any player in recent memory traded for 2 top 10 picks.

As Simonator first posited, Bolton is the cream on top, not the bread & butter. The only teams that wouldn't be silly to chase him are a mob like Carlton who have a good midfield and KPPs at either end so could really use an electric small forward. Teams with good picks, if they are smart, wouldn't bother wasting good draft capital on a highlight reel.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 16, 2024, 06:29:02 PM
There’s a difference between not getting2 first rounders as you originally said and not getting 2 top 10 picks as you’re saying now. Imo it would take 2 first rounders with 1 of those being a top10 pick to even begin the negotiation. How high that top10 pick is and how late that second first rounder is and if there’s any late picks going back can be worked through after.

He’s finished top5 in our bnf the past 4 seasons which covers a premiership, a top8 finish and 2 bottom 8 finishes, so seems like he’s producing at a high level regardless of how good/bad the team is.

He’s much more than a small forward, he can kick the goals of a Charlie cameron type while also going into the midfield and regularly win clearances. There isn’t many players of that nature in the league not even mentioning his speed and marking ability.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Andyy on March 16, 2024, 07:37:33 PM
There’s a difference between not getting2 first rounders as you originally said and not getting 2 top 10 picks as you’re saying now. Imo it would take 2 first rounders with 1 of those being a top10 pick to even begin the negotiation. How high that top10 pick is and how late that second first rounder is and if there’s any late picks going back can be worked through after.

He’s finished top5 in our bnf the past 4 seasons which covers a premiership, a top8 finish and 2 bottom 8 finishes, so seems like he’s producing at a high level regardless of how good/bad the team is.

He’s much more than a small forward, he can kick the goals of a Charlie cameron type while also going into the midfield and regularly win clearances. There isn’t many players of that nature in the league not even mentioning his speed and marking ability.

To clarify then, that's my feeling when we talk first rounders. I don't value 11-20ish very much given our history.

If we got 5 + 15 maybe it's worth considering. 15 + 18, no.

And no club will pay 2 top 10's IMO, nor should they.

It's a fine line.
Title: Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
Post by: Tiger Khosh on March 16, 2024, 07:43:04 PM
I don’t even want to trade him at all, was just joining into the convo.

He’s only 25 years old, even if we accept the bleak reality that we won’t be competing for 4-5 years, it’s not like he’d be retired by then. No garauntees even a top10 pick could get anywhere near shais level, there’s duds every year and we’ve taken our fair share in the past.

Plus atleast he’ll provide us with plenty of exciting highlight reels during the lean years.