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Pick 29: Shai Bolton

Ridley

Tiger Legend
Jul 21, 2003
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Needs quality around him, so he can exploit the opposition. Without it, he gets a lot more attention and needs to do more of his own work.....
Hmmmm indeed
But he probably wants $800K a year for others to get him the ball. Who does he think he is? Brad Hill? Zac Williams??

Seriously Shai needs to step up. He has the talent and he has to lead the way. The hype does not match the output this year.
 
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Rancey18

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Mar 15, 2014
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Been playing like a millionaire a fair bit since the Dreamtime game. Frustrating.
 
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Ridley

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Jul 21, 2003
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Been reading his own press and drinking his own bathwater. Short stepped on at least one occasion today. Has been very disappointing for a player that looked ready to stand up and lead; to take the next step.

Is he worth the contract he wants?
 
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Carter

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Nov 14, 2012
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Dimma would’ve challenged him this week, you can take that to the bank.

Ego goes up, market price goes down.
 
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Smoking Aces

Batten Down The Hatches
Sep 21, 2007
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Let’s slow down on the Bolton bashing. Still young and we are asking him to play the role of Martin, Prestia Etc
 
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BrisTiger24

Out: Chimp In: Camel
Oct 16, 2003
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I reckon he's already gone. Only partly interested. Chalk and cheese to Shai last year and early this year.
 
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tigersnake

Tear 'em apart
Sep 10, 2003
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Let’s slow down on the Bolton bashing. Still young and we are asking him to play the role of Martin, Prestia Etc
something's up. Ideally we'd like him to step up, but at least play well, he's doing the opposite. Injured? Drinking his own bathwater? Signed with another side?
 

Streak

Tiger Legend
Aug 31, 2007
37,211
6,215
Western Australia
Ralph Carr has reportedly told him that the best place for him at the moment is at Richmond. His family have told him to stay here if he is happy.

He has put his contract talks on hold until the end of the season.

Not sure what the go is here, but I have heard that Freo can't offer him a much better deal money wise than we can.

Certainly his recent form is not driving his price right up.
 
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The Mole

Tiger Champion
Apr 1, 2003
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The other teams are putting a lot of work into him now. He no longer flies under the radar and he is struggling to deal with it. He will get better.
 
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Mycotchinrules

That's just like, your opinion, man
Mar 17, 2014
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Not sure he’s much better then Cerra , gives nothing defensively
Respect your posting a large amount Mr B. But that's not right.

Shai is 10 times the player Cerra is.

His head wasn't in the game today, and I'm getting nervous, but he's a match winner than can do things most of the comp can't.

We need to sign him
 
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btoz_01

Tiger Legend
Apr 5, 2004
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Respect your posting a large amount Mr B. But that's not right.

Shai is 10 times the player Cerra is.

His head wasn't in the game today, and I'm getting nervous, but he's a match winner than can do things most of the comp can't.

We need to sign him
Sarah vs $hai is a non event
Id take $hai every day of the week
 

Mr Brightside

Tiger Legend
Jul 1, 2005
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Wang
Respect your posting a large amount Mr B. But that's not right.

Shai is 10 times the player Cerra is.

His head wasn't in the game today, and I'm getting nervous, but he's a match winner than can do things most of the comp can't.

We need to sign him
thanks Mcr , will have to disagree on this , however I do hope he stays , In saying that I think we have got to excited by the X factor stuff with Bolton , yes does some brilliant stuff, however ads very little when he dosent have the ball, seems to miss a hell of a lot important of set shots and I think he’s field kicking is overrated, Again don’t get me wrong I want him to stay a Tiger, however I dont think he’s worth what is reported his asking for. On Cerra I’m going by others high rating probaly more then what I’ve seen myself , did do well from what I saw today. Thing with Cerra is he is hard 2 way runner with very good skills , that’s something we really need.

Lets hope we have both in 2022
 

tigerlove

Tiger Legend
Aug 9, 2014
16,602
7,003
With Dusty out Bolton takes on the best defensive midfielder. I just don't think he's the type to carry the main focus. Just has no support atm and can't be too harsh on just the one part of the cog.