Pick 29: Shai Bolton

[zippadeee]

300 x 2.

Im a better list manager.
I would clear out a million bucks this year. Use our first pick in a trade
I would chase Haynes or Lloyd or Crouch
Seeya,
McIntosh
Markov
Menadue
Ellis
Bulter
Weller
Grigg
Moore.

2 established players to fill our needs
A midfielder
A defender
The rest kids

 

[spook]

"Hey, Tom. Ralph Carr."
"Oh, hi, Ralph."
"Listen, mate. I've got a story. Bit sensitive, so I'm giving it to you, a quality, educated, journo I know will handle it right."
"I went to Melbourne Uni."
"I know you did, Tom. That's a good school. You're clearly a smart lad."
"That's what my dad says."
"So, Tom. My boy, Shai Bolton..."
"Oh, yes. How is Shane?"
"Shai's out of contract at the end of the year, and West Coast have a big offer on the table."
"Right."
"Considerably more than what Richmond is offering."
"Right. And what about...his current club?"
"That's Richmond."
"Yes, of course. Shane Butler. Sorry, I got confused for a second with the Freo player, Michael Bolton."
"Shai Bolton. S-h-a-i B-o-l-t-o-n. West Coast. Big offer. Got it?"
"Yes, yes, Shy Bolter from West Coast. Big offer - from who?"
"I'll send you an email. Say hi to your dad."
"Ok, thanks, Uncle Ralph."

 

[Sintiger]

EXCLUSIVE:

West Coast are making a major play to bring talented Richmond forward Shai Bolton back home to Western Australia.

However, Richmond have informed West Coast they will only consider letting Bolton go, if it was to receive Willie Rioli in return, to play alongside nephew Daniel Rioli.

That’s all very well but Bolton is uncontracted.

 

[Tigerfan]

That’s all very well but Bolton is uncontracted.

I’ve lost touch.
Can Shai refuse a contract with us and WCE sign him as a delisted free agent?

 

[WesternTiger]

I’ve lost touch.
Can Shai refuse a contract with us and WCE sign him as a delisted free agent?

No

 

[tigerlove]

Probably made a bit of a blue not signing him up for 2 years and now with improved form the offers are coming in. Hopefully he stays with the Tigers. Great talent, unpredictable and still learning the caper.

 

[Smoking Aces]

That’s all very well but Bolton is uncontracted.

True. But if we dont do a deal he can put himself in the draft and try his luck there. We still do hold some bargaining power.

 

[tigerlove]

He was in the centre on Sunday but was outmuscled/positioned by the lions mids

I thought I'd check on this and looking at all centre bounces (24) Bolton only competed in 2. One was fairly early in the 1st quarter (alongside Dusty, Graham, Balta) and another inn the 2nd (Dusty, Edwards, Balta). Really his time was minimal. Was interested to find Graham was in there 9 times. He was obviously playing a tagging role and seems he as not very successful. Maybe the disappointment of the game.

 

[tigertim]

True. But if we dont do a deal he can put himself in the draft and try his luck there. We still do hold some bargaining power.

Yep, if we don’t do a deal with his chosen club it’s hello Gold Coast! But I think he,ll re-sign.

 

[eZyT]

I would tell Bolton sign before this weeks game or **** off.

you should go for SOS's job.

 

[eZyT]

One can never have enough Riolis.

Fact.

what about if you had 43 of 'em?

 

[123cups]

Maybe this year will be his Dusty GWS moment.

 

[TOT70]

what about if you had 43 of 'em?

You would have a rollicking rambunctiousness of Riolis.

And you would probably kick a record score in a Grand Final.

 

[kiwitiger]

I thought I'd check on this and looking at all centre bounces (24) Bolton only competed in 2. One was fairly early in the 1st quarter (alongside Dusty, Graham, Balta) and another inn the 2nd (Dusty, Edwards, Balta). Really his time was minimal. Was interested to find Graham was in there 9 times. He was obviously playing a tagging role and seems he as not very successful. Maybe the disappointment of the game.

If I have a concern with graham , put together possibly his best month of football over the last few weeks , rained every game , seems to love those conditions,

Not so sure the dry hard decks in September are going to suit him as much , but more than happy to be proven wrong

 

[mjb]

You would have a rollicking rambunctiousness of Riolis.

And you would probably kick a record score in a Grand Final.

But get smashed in the ruck

 

[stripes17]

If I have a concern with graham , put together possibly his best month of football over the last few weeks , rained every game , seems to love those conditions,

Not so sure the dry hard decks in September are going to suit him as much , but more than happy to be proven wrong

Though was warm and dry in 2017 grand final and he was great

 

[JimJessTorp]

what about if you had 43 of 'em?

AFL would introduce the Richmond Rioli Rule. (Max of 3 Rioli's per club, and Richmond banned from any trades involving Rioli's (AKA the Sydney rule (Sydney the club, not Sydney the player))).

 

[mrposhman]

West Coast make major play for Richmond's Shai Bolton

Shai Bolton could yet re-sign with Richmond but he has another offer on the table to consider – and it's from the reigning premiers.

7news.com.au

Having Tom Brownes name against that article really reduces the impact of it somewhat.

 

[tigerlove]

One can never have enough Riolis.

Fact.

Not sure we could carry 2 Daniel Riolis in the team atm

 

[Sintiger]

I’ve lost touch.
Can Shai refuse a contract with us and WCE sign him as a delisted free agent?

My point is just that it makes it harder to hold on to a player or strike a good deal when the player is