Dockers star Shai Bolton wins Norm Smith Medal in AFL grand final loss to Lions
- Posted Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:34pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:34pm, updated Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:36pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:36pmShai Bolton with the Norm Smith Medal after the Dockers' loss to the Lions.
- (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Daniel Carson)In short:Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal, despite the Dockers losing the grand final to the Lions.
- Bolton is the first player from a losing team to win the best-on-ground award in 21 years.
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- Posted Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:34pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:34pm, updated Sat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:36pmSat 26 Sep 2026 at 6:36pmShai Bolton with the Norm Smith Medal after the Dockers' loss to the Lions.
- (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Daniel Carson)In short:Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal, despite the Dockers losing the grand final to the Lions.
- Bolton is the first player from a losing team to win the best-on-ground award in 21 years.
Sources: ABC Australia