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'Absolute Freak': Mason Cox in awe of Shai Bolton's 'shifty' start to 2026
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On Red Time, Mason Cox praises teammate Josh Treacy and explains what currently sets him apart from the other full forwards in the league. (1:15)
Mason Cox saw plenty of highlights in his time at Collingwood, but just months into his tenure at Fremantle, the American recruit as found himself in a state of constant disbelief watching new teammate Shai Bolton.
Bolton, who joined the Dockers from Richmond in a high-profile offseason trade at the end of 2024, has enjoyed a blistering start to the 2026 season. After a 33-disposal effort against his former side in Round 3 — which followed the 32 and two goals he managed a week prior — the dual-premiership star has firmly established himself as one of the most damaging forward-mids in the competition.
Bolton earning midfield stripes
Caleb Serong said he has been most impressed by Shai Bolton’s full buy-in to learning his midfield role
Fremantle co-vice-captain Caleb Serong said he has been most impressed by Shai Bolton’s full buy-in to learning his midfield role in the absence of Hayden Young.
Bolton had 32 disposals last week – his most as a Fremantle player – and in Saturday’s win over the Tigers bettered that effort by one, finishing with 33, along with five tackles and four clearances.
Serong though, is loving Bolton’s defensive efforts, with Bolton recording the second-most pressure acts by a Fremantle player in the win.
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Ellis champions surprise Docker as early Brownlow contender
Former Hawthorn and West Coast player Xavier Ellis has thrust a surprise Docker into the early Brownlow Medal discussion.
Speaking on the Hard Ball Gets podcast, Ellis declared Fremantle forward Shai Bolton as important to the Dockers’ midfield as both Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw after a blistering start to the 2026 campaign.
Bolton was one of the best Dockers afield in the club’s 60-point win over Richmond on Saturday with an equal career-high 33 disposals to go with five tackles, four clearances and 573 metres gained.
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