Shai Bolton Joins Fremantle Dockers in Major AFL Trade
Key Details of the Trade
Shai Bolton will officially become a Fremantle player this morning as the Dockers and Richmond come to a deal for the dynamic forward. The agreement entails Fremantle surrendering picks 10, 11, and 18 in return for Bolton, along with pick 14 and a future third-round selection.
The Negotiations Behind the Trade
The negotiations were intense, as Richmond had sought picks 10 and 11, while Fremantle aimed to keep picks 10 and 18. Ultimately, a compromise was reached, allowing the Dockers to keep a first-round pick for a promising draft year. Richmond received pick 14, obtained through a recent deal involving Carlton and West Coast.
Bolton's Impressive Career
At just 25 years of age, Bolton boasts an impressive record with 135 games and 165 goals with the Tigers, having been drafted at pick 29 in 2016. He’s expected to elevate Fremantle’s already strong forward lineup, which features talents like Jye Amiss, Josh Treacy, and ruck-forward Luke Jackson.
Looking Ahead
Fremantle now holds picks 14, 30, and 67 in this year’s draft, putting the club in a strategic position for upcoming talent acquisition. Fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead as Bolton joins the Dockers.
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