Coaching Career
All information provided below is based only on data available in the RLP database and should be used as a guide only.
Vital Statistics
- Full Name
- David Bolton
- Born
- Tuesday, 27th April, 1937
- Died
- Thursday, 21st January, 2021 (Aged 83 years and 269 days)
Biography
Creative Great Britain Test half (1958 and 1962 Lions tours) joined Balmain in the mid-1960s. Bolton played in the Balmain side that defeated Great Britain in 1966 but after returning to England on loan to the struggling Blackpool Borough club, he was injured and almost didn't return for the 1969 season. His guile in that year's grand final led the way in Balmain's shock 11-2 win over Souths. Bolton's two field goals kept the Rabbitohs at bay while he continued to direct play around the rucks. Bolton retired from football when dropped to reserve grade the following year but coached P’matta in 1973-74. He was assistant coach to Tim Sheens at Penrith in the mid-1980s but despite several attempts, could not crack it back into the competitive first grade coaching scene.
- ALAN WHITICKER
Coaching Career Statistics
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| Club Career - Australia | Comp Wins | Matches | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) | - | 44 | 11 | 33 | - | 25.00% | List | |||||||
| Preseason Cup | - | 10 | 5 | 5 | - | 50.00% | List | |||||||
| Midweek Cup | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 50.00% | List | |||||||
| Overall | Comp Wins | Matches | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| First Class | 56 | 17 | 39 | - | 30.36% | List | ||||||||
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Year | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Season | Games | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| ParramattaParramatta | 19731973 NSWRFL | 22 | 6 | 16 | - | 27.27% | List | |||||||
| ParramattaParramatta | 19741974 NSWRFL | 22 | 5 | 17 | - | 22.73% | List | |||||||
NSWRFL (NRL Premiership) - By Team | ||||||||||||||
| Team | Years | Games | W | L | D | Win% | ||||||||
| Parramatta | 1973-74 | 44 | 11 | 33 | - | 25.00% | List | |||||||
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin, Greg Fiveash, Andrew Ferguson, Paul Carter, Rugby League Tables, Alan Katzmann, Derek Farrar, Tony McCarron, Max Turner
Sources:
RFL Player Registers
Your Say
26 Dec 2011 7:16am
left wigan far too early
26 Jul 2012 5:48pm
I was such a fan of this player. He was, fast elusive, smart and tough.
28 Aug 2014 8:58pm
Dave was as good a man as he was a fantastic league player. He could tell funny stories and jokes all night, he was humble in his achievements at the international level in league and enjoyed good company. A gentleman, except on the league field when he was not necessarily so gentle. He knew how to shake hands. And still does, all the best Dave, Frank Cleary, Gosford NSW
14 Apr 2017 6:30pm
I was at scg. When Balmain played st. George in a semi or final , when the the saints where on their golden years. Poppa clay absolutely floored him in one of his tipicle tackles. It put Bolton out of the game & was an obvious tactic. SUCH WAS THE IMPORTENCE of BOLTON. A very skilful & important player to his team & the game, WHEN REPLACEMENTS WHERE NOT ALLOWED.
1 Sep 2021 8:46am
One of the best standoffs I have ever seen like a bullet out of a gun
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