AFL by Nic Savage & Jasper Bruce 11th May 2021 5:31 AM The Richmond Tigers have confirmed Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli were embroiled in a nightclub fight over the weekend. Rioli required stitches to his face after the altercation, while Bolton is expected to be sidelined for several weeks after fracturing his wrist in the incident. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick later confirmed Bolton would undergo surgery on his wrist on Monday evening. According to the Tigers, the incident occurred after Rioli s girlfriend was subjected to inappropriate behaviour from a patron.
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Leading up to Wednesday, June 2 all 18 AFL clubs will be frantically preparing for the opportunity to bring new talent onto their lists from the VFL, SANFL and WAFL.
Of course, there are several clubs that planned for this eventuality by leaving rookie spots open on their lists, while other clubs have had players go onto the long-term injury list having been determined to be unfit to return in 2021.
Retirements and disciplinary delistings have also opened space for clubs, with the reduced list sizes leaving several clubs with lengthening injury issues if patterns continue to deteriorate.
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It’s a tough gig being a Carlton supporter.
Another off-season teasing hope and aspirations that a corner will be turned, and another 0-2 start to the year.
With the development of young stars and the inclusion of multiple key signings over the trade and free agent period, Carlton fans had every right to be optimistic leading into the 2021 season. However, from what we have seen in the opening two rounds, it looks like the same old Carlton.
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