Katanning-born Shai Bolton has tasted his first victory in Fremantle colours, as the Dockers produced a powerful display on Sunday to claim the western derby over West Coast.
Bolton was traded back home to WA last year after 135 games and two premierships with Richmond.
The 26-year-old did not play for the Dockers in round one due to injury but made his debut for the club in the narrow loss to Sydney last week.
Camera IconDockers star Shai Bolton rises high to mark. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Bolton was lively in the 38-point derby win at Optus Stadium, collecting 21 disposals, three marks and five inside-50s while also having 327m gained.
He will have to wait a little longer for his first goal in purple, missing two shots during the Dockers first win of 2025.
Albany-raised Jordan Clark played his role across half-back for the Dockers who held the Eagles to just four goals in the opening half.
Camera IconFremantle’s Isaiah Dudley and Shai Bolton are sprayed with gatorade after their first win with the club. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Clark had 498m gained, bettered only by midfield star Andrew Brayshaw and Glendinning-Allan medallist Caleb Serong.
The Railways product finished with 18 touches, six marks and four tackles.
On the other side of the ledger, Pingaring’s Liam Baker was one of the Eagles best players in their third loss of the year.
