Richmond has locked away some key players in recent times.
Nick Vlastuin, Dion Prestia and Dylan Grimes – all three-time premiership players – have resigned with the Tigers, while Noah Balta also re-committed to the club.
But one young Tiger remains unsigned.
Shai Bolton is without a deal for next year and Kane Cornes is intrigued by the Western Australian's contract status after playing “unbelievable football” to start 2021.
“Have Richmond failed to sign their most important player?” Cornes asked on SEN Breakfast.
“Vlastuin, Prestia, Grimes have all signed contract extensions - Shai Bolton is the one that is unsigned, and he is playing unbelievable football.
“I’d be nervous if he remains unsigned.”
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Bolton’s manager Ralph Carr says his client has pledged to stay at Punt Road after playing a key role in Richmond’s back-to-back premierships.
The 22-year-old is averaging 18.5 disposals and 4.5 clearances per match in 2021.
Bolton isn’t the only premiership Tiger unsigned beyond this year.
Jack Riewoldt, Shane Edwards, Kamdyn McIntosh, Jason Castagna, Daniel Rioli, David Astbury and Bachar Houli all come out of contract at season’s end.
