Shai Bolton
2021 Stats
Goals
15
Behinds
11
Disposals
301
Kicks
181
Tackles
54
Signs two-year contract extension
Bolton signed a two-year contract extension with Richmond on Thursday, per AFL Ratings.
ANALYSIS
The midfielder will be with the Tigers through 2023 under this pact. Bolton has had some good moments this season, but he's only topped 80 fantasy points in two of his last six matches.
The midfielder will be with the Tigers through 2023 under this pact. Bolton has had some good moments this season, but he's only topped 80 fantasy points in two of his last six matches.
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Solid in loss
Bolton scored one goal to go with 26 disposals (13 kicks, 13 handballs) and made four marks during Sunday's 87-71 win over Collingwood in Round 17.
ANALYSIS
Bolton will be a nice two-way player if he's able to consistently log over 20 disposals for the rest of the season. More injury problems and a downturn in form mean that the Tigers don't look so good right now, but Bolton may move against that narrative.
Bolton will be a nice two-way player if he's able to consistently log over 20 disposals for the rest of the season. More injury problems and a downturn in form mean that the Tigers don't look so good right now, but Bolton may move against that narrative.
Expected back Round 11
Coach Damien Hardwick said Bolton (wrist) is "highly probable" to be available for Round 11 against Adelaide, AFL Ratings reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolton suffered a fracture in his wrist in early May and was expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, and it appears his recovery has progressed as scheduled. He averaged 104 fantasy points over his last four games before the absence.
Bolton suffered a fracture in his wrist in early May and was expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, and it appears his recovery has progressed as scheduled. He averaged 104 fantasy points over his last four games before the absence.
Out indefinitely
Bolton will be out for a few weeks after suffering a fracture in his wrist, according to Physical Performance Manager Peter Burge.
ANALYSIS
Bolton will hope to return by the end of May at the earliest but there currently isn't a timetable set by the club. He'll be a loss of one of Richmond's best fantasy assets after scoring at least 100 points in four of the last five weeks and someone else will need to pick up the slack.
Bolton will hope to return by the end of May at the earliest but there currently isn't a timetable set by the club. He'll be a loss of one of Richmond's best fantasy assets after scoring at least 100 points in four of the last five weeks and someone else will need to pick up the slack.
One of two Tigers w/ 3 majors
Bolton obtained 21 disposals, five clearances, three goals, two marks, two tackles and one behind Friday as Richmond fell to Geelong 126-63 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
Bolton matched Jake Aarts with a team-high three majors and finished one disposal behind Jayden Short as Richmond's leader in touches versus Geelong. His 85 fantasy points fell well-short of the mark needed to extend a streak of games with 100+ points to three, but still finds the 22 year-old averaging 103.75 points in each his last four appearances. The midfielder also currently leads the Tigers in total clearances (38) and clearances per game (4.75) for the year.
Bolton matched Jake Aarts with a team-high three majors and finished one disposal behind Jayden Short as Richmond's leader in touches versus Geelong. His 85 fantasy points fell well-short of the mark needed to extend a streak of games with 100+ points to three, but still finds the 22 year-old averaging 103.75 points in each his last four appearances. The midfielder also currently leads the Tigers in total clearances (38) and clearances per game (4.75) for the year.
Game-best nine marks in loss
Bolton put together 28 disposals, nine marks, four tackles, four clearances, two behinds and a single goal Saturday as Richmond fell to Melbourne 82-48 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
Bolton tallied a career-best 18 kicks and game-high nine marks and joined teammate Liam Baker as the only members of Richmond's roster to top 100 fantasy points in Saturday's loss. The midfielder exits Round Six having seen a recent uptick in overall fantasy production - 107 points in an April 15 win over St. Kilda, 122 versus Melbourne - but still fighting to combat a slow start to the season in which he averaged a paltry 67.75 points a showing.
Bolton tallied a career-best 18 kicks and game-high nine marks and joined teammate Liam Baker as the only members of Richmond's roster to top 100 fantasy points in Saturday's loss. The midfielder exits Round Six having seen a recent uptick in overall fantasy production - 107 points in an April 15 win over St. Kilda, 122 versus Melbourne - but still fighting to combat a slow start to the season in which he averaged a paltry 67.75 points a showing.