Absolutely. Still learning the caper. He's played what 16 games?
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Pick 29: Shai Bolton
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Absolutely. Still learning the caper. He's played what 16 games?
This is rubbish mate. I hope Bolton does well but he ain't Tim Kelly and its finals and we are a top four side. You get the hard ball or you get out. The question facing Bolton is can he stand finals heat. This is his only and last finals game if he is quiet again.
It will be a close finals race but dead-set we are as good as any so there are no free spaces put aside for contract leverage. If he wants to make a positive statement then sign up now like Dusty and Coniglio.
Fair enough but I guess I still prefer my “rubbish“ view compared to your perspective
Rioli shepherded for Bolton. Bolton shepherded for Rioli. He's one of the amigos now. (Sorry Dan Butler.)
Just watching the replay again.
The goal he gets just before half time was preceded by a stoppage on our HBF. Dusty is heavily involved, gets it to Shedda who starts the play moving our way. Bolton is there as well, manning Zorko, on the defensive side where he should be.
Shedda’s kick lands in the arms of George, and at the bottom of the screen, you see Zorko, Robertson and Bolton running. Bolton *smile* RUNS...! Zorko watches him go past at a million miles an hour; Robertson to his credit, tries to go with him, but it’s a lost cause.
George’s kick spills to Prestia, who handballs to Bolton for his goal.
Defending first. Then leaving the rest in his wake. He offers something others can’t.
The goal he gets just before half time was preceded by a stoppage on our HBF. Dusty is heavily involved, gets it to Shedda who starts the play moving our way. Bolton is there as well, manning Zorko, on the defensive side where he should be.
Shedda’s kick lands in the arms of George, and at the bottom of the screen, you see Zorko, Robertson and Bolton running. Bolton *smile* RUNS...! Zorko watches him go past at a million miles an hour; Robertson to his credit, tries to go with him, but it’s a lost cause.
George’s kick spills to Prestia, who handballs to Bolton for his goal.
Defending first. Then leaving the rest in his wake. He offers something others can’t.
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Shai is very young but already at very minimum, is in our best 15.
He is highly skilled and brave, he takes the game on and he is very very fast. Happily the MC (and most supporters) are of a similar view and he won’t be dropped again.
His signature on a new contract would be a terrific boost for the team and ideally will be announced before our next match.
Ultimately if he and Ralph chose to go elsewhere, the Clubs interests must come first and imo this means that he should be forced into the preseason draft.
Would like to know how many goal assists he had last night. Good things happen when Shai gets the ball.
3 goal assists, 6 score involvements. Bolton is a unique player. He's dangerous because he's unpredictable, that's a nightmare for opponents. He'll only get better as he matures and learns. Provided the highlight of the game.
Yes. You can’t play with 22 Shai Bolton’s in a team but when you are a top side having this type of X factor player is invaluable
WTF. More than happy to keep Shai, he's got some serious talent. But if he wants to leave than we trade him, simple. Pre season draft my arse.
At least twice he picked the ball up off the turf while at speed and without breaking stride in a way I have almost never seen. Amazing skill.
