View Full Version : 100 on the horizon for bolton
windyhill
17 Oct 2004, 01:02
Probably the reason why we are just above mid-table, if blokes like this are pushing up for the ton , we are going no-where , fast.
Embarassing.
Probably the reason why we are just above mid-table, if blokes like this are pushing up for the ton , we are going no-where , fast.
Embarassing.
And here i was thinking that you were going to speak glowinly on Bolts' time trial performaces.
mcphee_is_a_gun
17 Oct 2004, 15:01
jees he's nearly played 100 games well now is his time to perform!
smooth_mover33
18 Oct 2004, 14:00
top 10 best and fairest 2003.
Given how many games he had actually played to this point in 2001, to be even this close to 100 games just shows how much a bit of luck and hard work can get you.
A lot of Essendon's fringe players (and I think we all know who I am talking about) would do well to follow Bolts' lead here.
windyhill
18 Oct 2004, 20:34
top 10 best and fairest 2003.
And the match committee`s lawns have never looked neater.
slugger
19 Oct 2004, 11:22
He did play SOME good footy in 2002 and 2003. Now's the time to develop some (positive) consistency, because his consistency was negative in 2004. We can't play him every week just so he can run with Pavlich and Goodes 2 or 3 times a season. As a key defender, he's embarrassing.
I'm afraid he's not in my best 22.
go team
20 Oct 2004, 09:00
who do you play in front of him slugger? henno? kelper?
Cooldude
20 Oct 2004, 13:47
who do you play in front of him slugger? henno? kelper?
Richards, at least Teddy can play like a tall and does a competent job on bigger forwards, and can go forward and kick goals better than Bolton.
Palace03
20 Oct 2004, 17:42
I hear alot of Bombers supporters giving it to Bolton, but from what ive seen of him he seems alrite, and a decent player. You guys see him play every week, what's the reason for all the criticism?
Mattlowry
20 Oct 2004, 21:45
If he was played up forward he would be alright. But unfortunatley i am not too fussed with our forward line. Unfortunatley like someone else said he isnt best 22.
I hear alot of Bombers supporters giving it to Bolton, but from what ive seen of him he seems alrite, and a decent player.
Urgh! Definately not worth a 3 year contract.
You guys see him play every week, what's the reason for all the criticism?
We see him every week. It's like a multi car pile up.
slugger
21 Oct 2004, 08:37
He does stand the mark well.
He's OK in some games where the opposition have a player we can use him against, but as a key defender, exerts zero defensive pressure. Got all the physical attributes of a footballer, except the brain that tells him how to play as he gains further experience.
Can any Boltonite in here name me a few games, or ever 1, where Groundskeeper Willie has been one of our BOG's?
Longy413
21 Oct 2004, 16:36
Can any Boltonite in here name me a few games, or ever 1, where Groundskeeper Willie has been one of our BOG's?
2002 Semi v Port Ad. ;)
Cooldude
21 Oct 2004, 16:55
2002 Semi v Port Ad. ;)
For only 20 minutes until he pulled his hammy?
Playing only 20 minutes of a match doesn't qualify you as BOG, unless you're Jimmy Hird
Can any Boltonite in here name me a few games, or ever 1, where Groundskeeper Willie has been one of our BOG's?
Last game I can think of would be the game against Brisbane last year..where even the umpires gave him votes!
Longy413
22 Oct 2004, 19:51
For only 20 minutes until he pulled his hammy?
Playing only 20 minutes of a match doesn't qualify you as BOG, unless you're Jimmy Hird
That was tongue in cheek.
Against the Swans at the dome a couple of years ago.
Pantsed O'Loughlan
Bolts was good when we did not play him as a key position. Is not strong enough to play on key forwards but i do rate him as a player.
Hr'd be better value on the wing or a flank, but he hasn't earned the right to play where he wants to play. Rather he must play where we need players of his build.
He should have the experience to play in defence by now, and to anticipate the flow of play. This is what craps me off so much about him. Same with Henno, It's not as if they're 20-game tyros.
Whilst he is an admitedly average player, it is a bit harsh to base our "marginally better than average " ladder placings on Bolton's place in the team.
You can't have 22 superstars on your list.
I'm watching the game vs Melbourne from 2002 on Fox Footy. Mark Bolton is the stand out player on the ground. Toweled Schwartz, taking contested marks everywhere, pin pointing targets....
Whats all the fuss about?
2002 ... where he played half a 'servicable' season.
It was around the "Nuts About Bolts" craze.
Didn't that just die in the arse? :D
2002 ... where he played half a 'servicable' season.
It was around the "Nuts About Bolts" craze.
Didn't that just die in the arse? :D
I think the banners were cremated...
who do you play in front of him slugger?
My dead cat would do.
Longy413
9 Nov 2004, 20:46
My dead cat would do.
That's terrible.
I'm very sorry to hear about your cat.