Player Watch #29: Shai Bolton - What an absolute jet!

[Tigerbob]

Has genuine genius about him. Spark. Makes thing happen. His work around the contest was Shane Edwards like. Keep him in the side. Let him grow and we will benefit.


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[THE_GUN]

Bolton , Stack , Balta , Ross

These players need to get games and the quicker we get them to 50 games the better the RFC will become

 

[parmy2balmey]

its the stuff he doesn’t have to think about that sets him apart from others

 

[tony__montana]

Like what I saw, will only get better which is delicious to think about, did some classy things

 

[TigerImposter]

I’m glad I hyped this guy up early in his career. Amazingly skilled and a dangerous pest when the ball is in his zone. Makes opponents look nervous.

 

[THE_GUN]

Just watched the replay again on fox , Every touch Bolton had was special

This kid along with Balta , Stack will be amazing with another 50 games under their belts.

 

[Zoom]

He’s legit

 

[peternorth]

Some might say he runs with the ball he's like a bolt of lightning

 

[Marcel Proust]

Fancy playing Weller ahead of Bolton

 

[Madtiger2006]

Bolton , Stack , Balta , Ross

These players need to get games and the quicker we get them to 50 games the better the RFC will become

Baker too. Gonna be a gun

 

[Tygrys]

now it has to be Shai>Butler

Barring more injuries, it might be a long long time before we see him again. He should be forced to do the hard yards like Bolton had to do (and it will be interesting to see if he can or if he simply falls by the wayside). This guy has magic and class, along with D. Rioli and Stark they are going to be some combination. Throw in Maurie Rioli Jnr, they are really going to be something to see.

 

[Marcel Proust]

Barring more injuries, it might be a long long time before we see him again. He should be forced to do the hard yards like Bolton had to do (and it will be interesting to see if he can or if he simply falls by the wayside). This guy has magic and class, along with D. Rioli and Stark they are going to be some combination. Throw in Maurie Rioli Jnr, they are really going to be something to see.

Edwards is the aboriginal boss

 

[Nobby]

Some might say he runs with the ball he's like a bolt of lightning

Think he reminds me of Kobe Bryant in looks, Shai probably has the better leap lol

 

[WATiger86]

Edwards is the aboriginal boss

Cant undersell the importance of shedda in helping the likes of rioli, stack and Bolton integrate into the AFL system

As for Shai I’d swap him and Higgins between mid and forward through the games. A lot of Shane Edwards about Bolton on the ball, elusive in the contest with neat disposal by hand to release players

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Cant undersell the importance of shedda in helping the likes of rioli, stack and Bolton integrate into the AFL system

As for Shai I’d swap him and Higgins between mid and forward through the games. A lot of Shane Edwards about Bolton on the ball, elusive in the contest with neat disposal by hand to release players

Hope he turns out as good a player as AA Sheds.

 

[Football Tragic]

Hope he turns out as good a player as AA Sheds.

Think he'll follow a similar career path to Edwards too. Will be inconsistent early but the more he gets the ball in his hands the more opportunities he creates. I'm particularly impressed with the improvement to his defense. He was dangerous with his pressure and tackling (5) plus was able to transition quickly between offense and defense which was his greatest weakness in the past. He always had X-Factor but now he has worked on his endurance so he can also push into the midfield, he is a real asset to the side. The best thing is, I think we're just scratching the surface of his ability....better start negotiations with Carr

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Think he'll follow a similar career path to Edwards too. Will be inconsistent early but the more he gets the ball in his hands the more opportunities he creates. I'm particularly impressed with the improvement to his defense. He was dangerous with his pressure and tackling (5) plus was able to transition quickly between offense and defense which was his greatest weakness in the past. He always had X-Factor but now he has worked on his endurance so he can also push into the midfield, he is a real asset to the side. The best thing is, I think we're just scratching the surface of his ability....better start negotiations with Carr

Spot on.
I think everyone that follows the Tigers has been aware of this guys talent but doubted his ability to play within the team structure and do the defensive things. He certainly took a step in the right direction on Saturday - 5 tackles and a lot more pressure defensively

What about his mark in the last where he just throws himself st the ball at chf!!! Little fella has got some tricks

 

[db26]

Loved the way he weaved through traffic and kicked a goal I think. You can't teach that.

 

[Grrr]

You can judge a player by their ability below their knees. Players like Bolton can get rid of a ball before they stand up, whereas a player like Graham always stands up before they handball. Hence Graham often gets run down in traffic and players like Bolton get rid of it before trouble arrives. Great attributes as a link player. Butler does not have this trait which is why he will struggle until he adds some real grunt to his game.

 

[Mr Magic]

I really liked Bolton's game.

His speed and bag of tricks up forward give us another dimension. It looks as though he is developing nicely. If he gets a bit more continuity can only develop further, had a good defensive game to.

I really liked his contribution on the weekend and he provides serious headaches to the opposition which I love!!

 

[richoatthedisco]

He was brilliant.

 

[French Tiger]

Hopefully that game can give him some confidence to show he can belong at the top level. Now he just needs to back up that performance & string some games together.

 

[Willo_23]

I was really worried during the trade period that we were going to lose Shai.

We're yet to even scratch the surface of what he could be capable of so hopefully with Butler out of touch and some mixed opinions around Castagna, we can give him at least 4-5 games in a row to see what he can do.

I've got a really good feeling about this fella, and I truly believe that by the end of the year he can prove that he's a better option than both Butler and Castagna for us moving forward.

He was super on the weekend, here's hoping he can turn it on against a Swans defence that are a few men down.

 

[Dr Tigris]

I was really worried during the trade period that we were going to lose Shai.

We're yet to even scratch the surface of what he could be capable of so hopefully with Butler out of touch and some mixed opinions around Castagna, we can give him at least 4-5 games in a row to see what he can do.

I've got a really good feeling about this fella, and I truly believe that by the end of the year he can prove that he's a better option than both Butler and Castagna for us moving forward.

He was super on the weekend, here's hoping he can turn it on against a Swans defence that are a few men down.

Just my opinion. What we want to do is get him into the middle. Pinch hit forward. I reckon he's OK forward, but his abilities as a mid could be very special. Leaves George and Butler with a job still. If he steps up over time our wingers will have to keep him from their job. And with Naish there it'll be an interesting few years in list refurbishment.

 

[tugga]

Watched the replay today on my day off.
This kid is going to be a very good player.
Ditched all the flashy s**t (but still produced some flashy s**t) and went hard at it.