Confirmed Shai Bolton, pick 14 & F3 (Rich) traded to Fremantle for picks 10, 11 & 18

[Cobbler]

Gamble responsibly: You win some, you lose more.

Everytime Blaisee open his mouth!

 

[blaisee]

What about 9&10?

How can you not see a deal when we effectively have 4 firsts.

Anyway, you’re just wasting my time.

Well now you have changed it but it still
Is not enough

I do however agree this is a waste of time , I think you will be shocked in the end if you do get him what it will cost

In any case I repeat hope he stays a tiger

 

[Azz 27]

One club needs picks for a full rebuild.
The other needs quality players to contend in the short term.

Richmond supporters will value the picks and the hope that the draft gives them. Freo supporters should value the player and the hope that they will help get them a flag.

Unfortunately it seems that most Freo supporters in this thread are stuck with the Richmond mindset above.

So both sides want the deal at a fair price. Agreed.

Win/win trade

 

[King Huskii]

Its sad Richmond fans are so hung up on what they will get for Bolton.

They should enjoy the premierships and let him move on.

He's already moved on. And no doubt both clubs have come to an agreement

 

[King Huskii]

Well now you have changed it but it still
Is not enough

I do however agree this is a waste of time , I think you will be shocked in the end if you do get him what it will cost

In any case I repeat hope he stays a tiger

You are off with the fairies. Bolton has already said his goodbyes and Freo and Richmond are within a signature of agreement. You getting worked up at trade suggestions won't change reality.

You will be very disappointed

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

One club needs picks for a full rebuild.
The other needs quality players to contend in the short term.

Richmond supporters will value the picks and the hope that the draft gives them. Freo supporters should value the player and the hope that they will help get them a flag.

Unfortunately it seems that most Freo supporters in this thread are stuck with the Richmond mindset above.

Freo supporters: we like Shai Bolton and want to have him, but there's a reasonable limit on the amount of picks we should pay.
Rich01: ThAt MeAnS FrEo FaNs ArE iN ReBuiLd MoDe

You may well disagree with the definition of "reasonable limit" that some Freo fans have. But the idea that Freo have an obligation to pay any price for a player is almost as stupid as the idea that contending teams have no use for draft picks except as currency to exchange for players.

Both teams in this year's grand final have players drafted as recently as 2021. Brisbane have Logan Morris who was drafted last year, even ignoring the father-son blessing they got in 2022. Contending teams contend because they use every means available to improve their team. That includes the draft.

 

[Morro]

Seems there is only one possible outcome based on this thread.

Both Freo and Tigers fans will be pissed off. Seem fair.

 

[Rich01]

So both sides want the deal at a fair price. Agreed.

Win/win trade

Yup, if Freo win the flag with Bolton playing a role I can guarantee you won’t care you paid 9 and 10 over 9 and 17. It will all be worth it.

 

[Rich01]

Freo supporters: we like Shai Bolton and want to have him, but there's a reasonable limit on the amount of picks we should pay.
Rich01: ThAt MeAnS FrEo FaNs ArE iN ReBuiLd MoDe

No.

What I meant was there has been no discussion by Freo fans as to how good he will be in your side.
Only the value you WANT to pay for him to feel like you’ve won a trade.

Theres a difference Casey. You’re either playing dumb or not playing. But I’m guessing and hoping it’s the former.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

No.

What I meant was there has been no discussion by Freo fans as to how good he will be in your side.
Only the value you WANT to pay for him to feel like you’ve won a trade.

Theres a difference Casey. You’re either playing dumb or not playing. But I’m guessing and hoping it’s the former.

There absolutely has been. But to the extent that you feel that aspect has been minimised, I guess it's for similar reasons that we aren't discussing whether Shai Bolton has 2 arms and 2 legs. Usually people discuss things that there's disagreement on.

 

[WilloTree]

There absolutely has been. But to the extent that you feel that aspect has been minimised, I guess it's for similar reasons that we aren't discussing whether Shai Bolton has 2 arms and 2 legs. Usually people discuss things that there's disagreement on.

I think we need to at least open the discussion on Shai having 3 arms and 2 legs.

It would be more reasonable than some of the suggestions on here.

 

[bc27]

Exactly - Bravado and front to save face - "We reluctantly accepted pick 10 and 16 - for Shai's mental health".

Exactly - To save face “We utilised the mechanisms available to us to get the best possible result for our club. To only give up picks 9 and 10 for a player of Shai’s calibre is a great result for our club.”

 

[bc27]

Are we forgetting that Richmond weren't interested until they saw the available picks?

They are as much buying picks with Bolton, as Freo are buying Bolton.

Where has Richmond made any statements saying they’re happy with the picks available?

Blair Hartley “We will listen to what the clubs have to offer and determine whether or not we believe it is a viable trade and in the best interests of the Richmond Football Club.”

I can give you a quote directly from Shais manager…
“However, Shai is not making any demands of Richmond and fully understands that he has four years remaining on his current contract.”

 

[Sherriff Incorporated]

No.

What I meant was there has been no discussion by Freo fans as to how good he will be in your side.
Only the value you WANT to pay for him to feel like you’ve won a trade.

Theres a difference Casey. You’re either playing dumb or not playing. But I’m guessing and hoping it’s the former.

What utter rubbish. Freo fans all rate Bolton as an elite talent and the trade suggestions you are responding too rate him as an elive talent for a contracted player. You dont get trading.

 

[tigs2010]

I think we need to at least open the discussion on Shai having 3 arms and 2 legs.

It would be more reasonable than some of the suggestions on here.

As opposed to the Robbie Nahas thread discussing 2 arms and 3 legs

 

[Cobbler]

Well now you have changed it but it still
Is not enough

I do however agree this is a waste of time , I think you will be shocked in the end if you do get him what it will cost

In any case I repeat hope he stays a tiger

I changed it because you said you can’t see any deal satisfying Tigers. I was merely pointing out that we do have the assets.

You’re carrying on like we have no assets.

You will be shocked because he is 100% leaving.

 

[fnerd]

The pickett rumours are really starting to swirl again.

That can only mean freo and wallsy will have to be extra thrifty with their draft hand in dealing with the RFC .
Have to be prepared for a late trade request from kozzie

This can only spell bad news for tigger supporters and their , let’s just say … “mildly optimistic” trade assumptions.

Hartley and co best be on their best behaviour you would think from here on in , our draft picks are the hottest of hot property this year and for a team in such a diabolical need of rejuvenation the tiggers trade team can’t afford to get cocky here otherwise we could well end up seeing the sequel to that magnificent doco “Richmond : the lost years”

 

[Cobbler]

We won’t care if we pay 9,10,16 and a F1 if we win a premiership.

I’d pay that amount to Caleb Daniel

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if it meant we won a flag.

Why do posters create absolutely stupid hypotheticals??

I can equally be as stupid. You won’t care if 9 and 16 turn out to be guns. You won’t care then that you didn’t get 10.

DUMB.

 

[blaisee]

I changed it because you said you can’t see any deal satisfying Tigers. I was merely pointing out that we do have the assets.

You’re carrying on like we have no assets.

You will be shocked because he is 100% leaving.

100% you reckon ?

100% you hope more like it

 

[blaisee]

We won’t care if we pay 9,10,16 and a F1 if we win a premiership.

I’d pay that amount to Caleb Daniel if it meant we won a flag.

Why do posters create absolutely stupid hypotheticals??

I can equally be as stupid. You won’t care if 9 and 16 turn out to be guns. You won’t care then that you didn’t get 10.

DUMB.

Now we are getting somewhere

 

[Tony_Clifton]

I'm not too fussed if it can't be done.

 

[Cobbler]

100% you reckon ?

100% you hope more like it

I do hope, but we have the picks. Bolton has been in the works for sometime.
Take the bet? How much??

You’re ignoring all the noise. Richmond aren’t in any sort of window. If you think Bolton is no chance then you must think the same about Rioli? You must think Tigers will just hold these guys??

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Offer the 9 and 16. If Rioli goes Richmond can choose to go the full rebuild and take the 9 and 16 on offer or choose not to.

Probably better for Richmond to bottom out sooner than later with Tassie coming in and they're probably in the same boat as west coast are at with Barrass. But you know that's up to them.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

I do hope, but we have the picks. Bolton has been in the works for sometime.
Take the bet? How much??

You’re ignoring all the noise. Richmond aren’t in any sort of window. If you think Bolton is no chance then you must think the same about Rioli? You must think Tigers will just hold these guys??

Both will be traded the deals will get done

 

[T4P]

Nothing more productive than melting over hypothetical scenarios and making unfounded authoritative statements of value.