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Pick 29: Shai Bolton

Prestia's first goal, again. Shai had no chance of affecting the Geelong mark then leapt, turned in the air, and batted it back down to the front. Years gone he would have tried to mark it. Amazing, and selfless.

Lambert's goal - he had no right to contest that mark against Menegola on the boundary - but he did. Somehow crunched Menegola, took the mark, then laid off to George Lambert.

Lynch's goal in the last. Prestia mark/free kick, I forget. Steps the player trying to hold him on the mark. Steps again. Indian rubber man. Then a loooooong bomb to Lynch all alone in the square.
 
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antman said:
Prestia's first goal, again. Shai had no chance of affecting the Geelong mark then leapt, turned in the air, and batted it back down to the front. Years gone he would have tried to mark it. Amazing, and selfless.

Lambert's goal - he had no right to contest that mark against Menegola on the boundary - but he did. Somehow crunched Menegola, took the mark, then laid off to George Lambert.

Lynch's goal in the last. Prestia mark/free kick, I forget. Steps the player trying to hold him on the mark. Steps again. Indian rubber man. Then a loooooong bomb to Lynch all alone in the square.
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Good spot.

We called it during the game - he was instrumental in all those goals. He was massive and in the votes for mine
 
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Will only get better. At the forefront of the next generation of midfielders at Tigerland. Look forward to him partnering with RCD next year.
 
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Got coaches votes in the GF. (And prelim and semi )
But not in the best 22 U22 in the league.
 
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This is a potential Brownlow medallist. Ball hunter, doesn't need 30 to cut you up, capable of mind boggling brilliance, and very very noticeable. Will be worth a mint in 12 months.
 
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In the 3rd I think, McIntosh gets the ball and starts a run down the outer wing and is being chased hard by, dunno, one of the losers. Out of nowhere, said loser goes toppling as Shai comes from nowhere with a brilliant shepherd. he's selfless too.
 
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Baloo said:
In the 3rd I think, McIntosh gets the ball and starts a run down the outer wing and is being chased hard by, dunno, one of the losers. Out of nowhere, said loser goes toppling as Shai comes from nowhere with a brilliant shepherd. he's selfless too.
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Yep.

How nice is it to see him getting rewarded for doing all the team stuff.

He's that bloody brilliant that I don't think it came naturally for him, but he's worked so hard on it.

His tackling and pressure were superb.
 
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Should get a top 3 finish in the BnF tonight.

Great season from the lad.

I still remember D Martin calling him easily the most skilled bloke at the club and a freak.
 
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Baloo said:
In the 3rd I think, McIntosh gets the ball and starts a run down the outer wing and is being chased hard by, dunno, one of the losers. Out of nowhere, said loser goes toppling as Shai comes from nowhere with a brilliant shepherd. he's selfless too.
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Blicavs i reckon. Great team play.
 
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ToraToraTora said:
This is a potential Brownlow medallist. Ball hunter, doesn't need 30 to cut you up, capable of mind boggling brilliance, and very very noticeable. Will be worth a mint in 12 months.
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Probably why Ralphy will keep us on tenterhooks well into next year rather than rushing an extension of his contract.
 
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Baloo said:
In the 3rd I think, McIntosh gets the ball and starts a run down the outer wing and is being chased hard by, dunno, one of the losers. Out of nowhere, said loser goes toppling as Shai comes from nowhere with a brilliant shepherd. he's selfless too.
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Love seeing players shepherd, selfless and so valuable.

Can play forward or in the centre/on ball.

Sign him up.

DS
 
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I love Balta's year but I think I like Bolton's even more. Has done everything asked of him - and sacrifices his game for others.

I think he's ready enough to mentor Stack to maturity too.
 
Bolton had a big impact this year, and will just get better from here as he matures and ads endurance to his kit bag.
 
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Bolton had a big impact this year, and will just get better from here as he matures and ads endurance to his kit bag.
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Not sure if endurance is an issue any more.
Previously faded after half time but was running on top of the ground after half time.
But, yes, sure to improve in that area. When he does put 4 quarters together, look out competition
 
4th in the B&F in a premiership team.
But not in the Best 22 U22 in the league. FMD.
 
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He's got it all and then some, I want to see Shai, Shedda and Dusty together for 3 more years. Shedda is 32 but shows no signs of slowing down,
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You telling us that you want to see another 3 flags in the next 3 years?
Couldn't agree more!
 
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Add another preseason to him and no doubt he goes to another level. He has all the tools to be elite.
 
Like everyone love Shai, we keep talking about Ross/RCD etc (who im also excited about), but this guy needs to go into the midfield in 2021, hes a star!
 
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