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Bolton, Naish sign on with Richmond

Shai Bolton and Patrick Naish have signed new deals to remain at Punt Road.

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Stephen Marson

Richmond has announced the re-signings of forward Shai Bolton and defender Patrick Naish, with the young duo signing two-year extensions.

Bolton has played 26 games for the Tigers over his three years at the club, with a career-high 17 games this season.

He played his first final against the Lions on the weekend, booting one goal from 13 touches.

Naish has played two games for the Tigers, after making his debut in round 12 against Geelong.

“Both Shai and Patrick had strong pre-seasons and we’re rapt to see their hard work transfer into the AFL season,” Richmond List Manager Blair Hartley told the club's website.

“They’re both talented players, with more development to come which is exciting, and we’re looking forward to seeing them progress over the next few years.”

Find the full list of Richmond contracts here.

Richmond 2025 Player Movements

2025 Gains
Jasper Alger (2025), Harry Armstrong (2027), Jonty Faull (2027), Taj Hotton (2027), Sam Lalor (2027), Thomas Sims (2026), Josh Smillie (2027), Luke Trainor (2027)
2025 Losses
Liam Baker (West Coast Eagles), Shai Bolton (Fremantle Dockers), Mate Colina (delisted), Matt Coulthard (delisted), Noah Cumberland (delisted), Jack Graham (West Coast Eagles), Dylan Grimes (retired), Dustin Martin (retired), Sam Naismith (retired), Marlion Pickett (retired), Daniel Rioli (Gold Coast Suns)
Re-Signed
Noah Balta (2032), Jacob Blight (2025), Nathan Broad (2026), Seth Campbell (2026), Thomson Dow (2025), Josh Gibcus (2026), Campbell Gray (2025), Steely Green (2025), Mykelti Lefau (2026), Rhyan Mansell (2026), Kane McAuliffe (2027), Kamdyn McIntosh (2025), Ben Miller (2026), Toby Nankervis (2026), Dion Prestia (2025), Hugo Ralphsmith (2026), Maurice Rioli (2026), Jack Ross (2026), Samson Ryan (2027), Kaleb Smith (2025), James Trezise (2025)
Off Contract 2024
None
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