TJTIGER
Brownlow Medallist
- Jul 10, 2009
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Feck it, pick 29, Ty's number, cursed, were fecked......
Hope he gets KB's number and lifts it back to where it belongs.....
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Feck it, pick 29, Ty's number, cursed, were fecked......
18. Shai BOLTON
Ht: 174.7cm | Wt: 68.8kg | Small Forward | South Fremantle
Bolton jumps out at you when you watch him live, or on tape. He has an unbelievable side-step and can jump off a standing start to take a mark. At the moment he is more of a forward than a midfielder, but he has shown the ability to push up onto a wing in the national championships and in the All-Star Game. He does though need to work on his kicking – especially his high ball drop – and must lower his eyes to select the right option, rather than bombing long. He is far from the finished article and will take some patience, but oozes x-factor.
Strengths: speed, tricks, leap.
Needs to improve: endurance, strength, kicking, work ethic.
Injuries: Back stress fractures in 2015.
Combine test results: Repeat Sprint – 25.10. 20m Sprint – 2.95. Agility – 8.85. Beep Test – 13.1. 3km TT – 10:59.
Draft range: 12-28.
What they say: “Adds energy around the contest and he’s a bit of a freak really. Has electric speed and at ground level he’s the best I’ve seen when he just takes off after hitting the ground. He’s a slight kid who will need to work on his endurance and strength to get to more contests.” – South Fremantle talent manager Jason Pedulla.
26. Shai Bolton
Midfielder
Height: 175cm
Weight: 69kg
Bolton has some real pizzazz: pretty good speed, a nice sidestep, the ability to make something from nothing and make it look very good. He moves before others realise where he is going and is one of the quickest players in the pool. He's small but can jump up to take marks and gather the ball cleanly at ground level too. He likes to kick long and that, in combination with his pace and willingness to use it, allows him to propel the game forward and create chances for himself and others.
PICK 24: SHAI BOLTON (WESTERN AUSTRALIA/SOUTH FREMANTLE)
Champion Data says: Bolton was the best ball-carrier at the national championships, gaining 431 metres per match. Importantly, he can also win his own footy, recording a contested possession rate of above 50 per cent in the WAFL Colts.
Fox Footy says: A damaging outside midfielder who has pace to burn and is extremely difficult to stop when he gets going. He’s got a slight frame, but he’s incredibly agile and can be very damaging forward of centre. His kicking can be erratic at times.
POS: Half-forward, Ht 178cm, Wt 68kg, DOB 8/12/98
From South Fremantle/Western Australia
Few in the draft can do the type of things that Bolton can. He's got a full bag of party tricks: he can stand on the shoulders of an opponent and take a big mark, or bolt down the wing with the ball tucked under his arm dodging past players. A couple of weeks ago Bolton put it all together to kick a bag of seven goals at colts level, which highlighted the half-forward's exciting ability. He was quiet the next week, showing he needs to improve his consistency, but in terms of talent he is right up there. Bolton booted four goals last week at colts level.
Xxxx me bloke hasn't played a game yet. You probably would have blasted Richmond if we took Caleb Daniel last year. Give it a rest mate
Xxxx mate I'm allowed my opinion as how many small forwards can we have? Stop being a selfish brAt and it's not about him playing a game , but about list needs here.Xxxx me bloke hasn't played a game yet. You probably would have blasted Richmond if we took Caleb Daniel last year. Give it a rest mate
Just remember, with TI it's simple...If Richmond does it it's wrong.
Best available at that pick. Great get, watched him in 3 games. Stunning mover.Don't know much about the kid, just can't believe we picked another midget.
Bewildering.
Go post in the vent thread if you are upset. This is a welcome thread.
If only we could get in our fwd half. Benny hill music playing as Houli handballs/fumbles to Ellis who craps his dacks and hunt grabs it, he takes an eternity to decide what to do, Morris dives in trying to be tough and gives up the free........ Nah this kid is going to be a half back fumbler.......Has massive upside this kid.
We are finally going to be dangerous in the forward 50 when the pill hits the deck. Just need some key talls now.
Some campaigners are never satisfied and bag the club at every turn.Lol true to form Richmond board. Give the kid a shot before you write him off those already writing him off, he may just surprise you.
I thought it was the democratic people could post their feelings on the draft pick thread. OK.
There's a difference between saying you think it was a mistake and calling for the recruiters to be sacked.
Xxxx mate I'm allowed my opinion as how many small forwards can we have? Stop being a selfish brAt and it's not about him playing a game , but about list needs here.
Welcome to Richmond Shai
Read an article where a recruiter said this kid has done things he had never seen before