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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #195 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

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« Reply #196 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.

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #197 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

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #198 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.

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #199 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...

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #200 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.

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #201 on: June 18, 2017, 10:21:06 AM »
Lightning Bolton, stuff he is quick
Lots of people name their swords......

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #202 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

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #203 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

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #204 on: June 18, 2017, 01:30:01 PM »
Ralph Carr
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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #205 on: June 18, 2017, 02:12:10 PM »
Not correct. He signed with a WA agent

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #206 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!!!

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #207 on: June 18, 2017, 07:32:09 PM »
Not correct. He signed with a WA agent

Mark Stevens spreading fake news again

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #208 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

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Re: Shai Bolton [merged]
« Reply #209 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