Recommitted Shai Bolton [Re-signed to 2023]

[THE_GUN]

Shai bolton's point of difference is that he not only gets involved in score assists but also kicks goals himself
there wouldn't be many midfielders that would average over 20 possessions as well as 1.2 goals and 1.2 goal assists a game

Marcus Bontempelli is having an outstanding year and probably brownlow favourite as well as best performed player this year
Bont is averaging 1.5 goals and kicks 1.2 goals at 27 touches compared to Shai. But has 3 years ahead of Shai

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

Shai bolton's point of difference is that he not only gets involved in score assists but also kicks goals himself
there wouldn't be many midfielders that would average over 20 possessions as well as 1.2 goals and 1.2 goal assists a game

Marcus Bontempelli is having an outstanding year and probably brownlow favourite as well as best performed player this year
Bont is averaging 1.5 goals and kicks 1.2 goals at 27 touches compared to Shai. But has 3 years ahead of Shai

20 touch a goal a game players are invaluable. I just think Cripps was probably a bad example considering his rate of touches to score involvements is probably one of the highest in the league for a midfielder

 

[Morro]

He can now find it at O’Briens house.

Bolton needs to get the howlers out of his game. No good being Bog 1 week and then Wog the next.

Plays one bad game along with the entire team. Nek minit, howlers FFS

Get a clue.

 

[Morro]

20 touch a goal a game players are invaluable. I just think Cripps was probably a bad example considering his rate of touches to score involvements is probably one of the highest in the league for a midfielder

Any comparison between the beast Cripps and the electric Bolton is ridiculous. They would actually compliment each other massively, what a combo that would be.

 

[Taylor]

Plays one bad game along with the entire team. Nek minit, howlers FFS

Get a clue.

It might show that he needs the team to play well to be that cherry on top.

There's no shame in that. There are plenty of players who thrive in good teams and become the difference to push their side over the line but then aren't able to bring that same impact most weeks higher up the pecking order.

 

[blaisee]

Shai bolton's point of difference is that he not only gets involved in score assists but also kicks goals himself
there wouldn't be many midfielders that would average over 20 possessions as well as 1.2 goals and 1.2 goal assists a game

Marcus Bontempelli is having an outstanding year and probably brownlow favourite as well as best performed player this year
Bont is averaging 1.5 goals and kicks 1.2 goals at 27 touches compared to Shai. But has 3 years ahead of Shai

There are 4 in the league

Bont
Petracca
Martin
Bolton

 

[Morro]

It might show that he needs the team to play well to be that cherry on top.

There's no shame in that. There are plenty of players who thrive in good teams and become the difference to push their side over the line but then aren't able to bring that same impact most weeks higher up the pecking order.

Its one game, he has literally been our best most consistent player all year. Seriously, your response is polite but FFS mate, if you have watched him this season you would realise how silly that is.

 

[Taylor]

Its one game, he has literally been our best most consistent player all year. Seriously, your response is polite but FFS mate, if you have watched him this season you would realise how silly that is.

Richmond were smashing in the ruck, which meant you were belted in the middle because your mids were a step behind - I watched quite closely.

 

[nick1408]

There are 4 in the league

Bont
Petracca
Martin
Bolton

Two at Richmond and we are still struggling

 

[Morro]

Richmond were smashing in the ruck, which meant you were belted in the middle because your mids were a step behind - I watched quite closely.

Its one ****ing game. Do you base all your opinions off one game? FMD

Never change Big footy.

 

[Taylor]

Its one ******* game. Do you base all your opinions off one game? FMD

Never change Big footy.

I don't think a single game is a good measure, but that's not all we are talking about.

Remember that game where St Kilda didn't have a ruck, were beaten to the ball in the midfield all game and Shai had nearly 30 touches?

Same game the exact opposite way around.

 

[Morro]

I don't think a single game is a good measure, but that's not all we are talking about.

Remember that game where St Kilda didn't have a ruck, were beaten to the ball in the midfield all game and Shai had nearly 30 touches?

Same game the exact opposite way around.

I still dont get your point.

We have had a horrible season, winning a handful of games yet hes been our best most consistent player and on a few occasions has carried us to victory.

You are still harping on about game yet you admit one game isnt a good measure. Look at his season, not one bad game.

 

[Taylor]

I still dont get your point.

We have had a horrible season, winning a handful of games yet hes been our best most consistent player and on a few occasions has carried us to victory.

You are still harping on about game yet you admit one game isnt a good measure. Look at his season, not one bad game.

I was also harping on about the game where Richmond did to St Kilda what was done to Richmond in the last game - comparing the two results.

It's quite clear that when Bolton's inside midfield is on top he looks great, and when they aren't he is equally missing.

He isn't yet the player to dominate in a losing side. Take Nat Fyfe as an example where he was clear best on ground against Richmond where they thumped Freo - a player who creates their own opportunities.

Bolton has shown he is susceptible to the form of his side, a side who happen to be the most successful of the last handful of years - that shouldn't be so easily brushed aside.

 

[Wild Bill]

Plays one bad game along with the entire team. Nek minit, howlers FFS

Get a clue.

One bad game? Tipping you missed his game in your loss to the Swans.

 

[guruisatiger]

I don't think a single game is a good measure, but that's not all we are talking about.

Remember that game where St Kilda didn't have a ruck, were beaten to the ball in the midfield all game and Shai had nearly 30 touches?

Same game the exact opposite way around.

Paul Hunter says hi

 

[Morro]

One bad game? Tipping you missed his game in your loss to the Swans.

when he played as a small forward the whole game with the ball being bombed in? Thats not on him

 

[eastfreo75]

I was also harping on about the game where Richmond did to St Kilda what was done to Richmond in the last game - comparing the two results.

It's quite clear that when Bolton's inside midfield is on top he looks great, and when they aren't he is equally missing.

He isn't yet the player to dominate in a losing side. Take Nat Fyfe as an example where he was clear best on ground against Richmond where they thumped Freo - a player who creates their own opportunities.

Bolton has shown he is susceptible to the form of his side, a side who happen to be the most successful of the last handful of years - that shouldn't be so easily brushed aside.

Headland was great in a great system with great players around him.

Get the same feeling with Bolton.

B Hill is the same.

Good at the Hawks and at Fremantle we had great inside midfields like Fyfe, Neale and Mundy feeding him the ball. Plus, Ross the Boss structured to use him and players looked for him.

Hill goes to the Saints who don't structure up to use him, don't have a Fyfe, Mundy, or Neale to feed him and players refuse to look for him. What happens, Hill struggles big time.

Bolton had the likes of Edwards, Cotchin, and Martin (by the way, is the GOAT) as A grade plus midfielders around him with a game style that suits Bolton to a tee.

Who much do you pay for a player like that?

 

[tiger_tough]

Headland was great in a great system with great players around him.

Get the same feeling with Bolton.

B Hill is the same.

Good at the Hawks and at Fremantle we had great inside midfields like Fyfe, Neale and Mundy feeding him the ball. Plus, Ross the Boss structured to use him and players looked for him.

Hill goes to the Saints who don't structure up to use him, don't have a Fyfe, Mundy, or Neale to feed him and players refuse to look for him. What happens, Hill struggles big time.

Bolton had the likes of Edwards, Cotchin, and Martin (by the way, is the GOAT) as A grade plus midfielders around him with a game style that suits Bolton to a tee.

Who much do you pay for a player like that?

How much did Eagles pay for Tim Kelly?

 

[Morro]

Headland was great in a great system with great players around him.

Get the same feeling with Bolton.

B Hill is the same.

Good at the Hawks and at Fremantle we had great inside midfields like Fyfe, Neale and Mundy feeding him the ball. Plus, Ross the Boss structured to use him and players looked for him.

Hill goes to the Saints who don't structure up to use him, don't have a Fyfe, Mundy, or Neale to feed him and players refuse to look for him. What happens, Hill struggles big time.

Bolton had the likes of Edwards, Cotchin, and Martin (by the way, is the GOAT) as A grade plus midfielders around him with a game style that suits Bolton to a tee.

Who much do you pay for a player like that?

Well considering this has been Boltons best year and players you mention have either been injured or in Martins case having their worst year. Add on top the tigers as a whole having their worst season since Bolton started playing seniors, its pretty clear your point is completely off the mark.

 

[eastfreo75]

How much did Eagles pay for Tim Kelly?

Was that trade worth it?

 

[Taylor]

Paul Hunter says hi

Yes, just like Richmond had a debutant playing ruck therefore wasn't smashed in the ruck...

St Kilda were playing their low choice options and Richmond killed them, Bolton looked awesome. When Richmond were smashed in the ruck Bolton went missing.

 

[Morro]

Yes, just like Richmond had a debutant playing ruck therefore wasn't smashed in the ruck...

St Kilda were playing their low choice options and Richmond killed them, Bolton looked awesome. When Richmond were smashed in the ruck Bolton went missing.

Bolton barely played in the middle, but you would know that as you watch so much footy.

 

[eastfreo75]

Well considering this has been Boltons best year and players you mention have either been injured or in Martins case having their worst year. Add on top the tigers as a whole having their worst season since Bolton started playing seniors, its pretty clear your point is completely off the mark.

Cotchin, Martin and Edwards all having less productive years and Bolton's production increases but yet the team is struggling.

Therefore, Bolton's increases performance but the teams performance decreases.

I really rate the Tigers system and players play better in that structure. None of the players who left the Tigers with the exception of Butler have done well.

Bolton in a chip mark game style wouldn't be effective than the Tigers run and stun style.

Bolton best place is Richmond. If I would advised him to stay.

 

[Taylor]

Bolton barely played in the middle, but you would know that as you watch so much footy.

Player who relies on team mates to perform for $400 thanks Alex.

 

[tiger_tough]

Was that trade worth it?

Just saying there are plenty of examples where good young players continue their top form when traded rather than cherry picking the rare occasion the Headland example has happened in the past as though it's some sort of real chance to happen again.

You wouldn't even be bringing Headland up of bolton wasn't aboriginal