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Shai Bolton wins Norm Smith Medal despite grand final loss

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Fremantle Dockers midfielder Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal as best afield in the AFL grand final, despite his side losing the match. He joins the rare club of players to receive the award in a losing team, with the full voting breakdown published. Commentators have debated the decision, with SEN's Gerard Whateley arguing Brisbane's Will Ashcroft deserved a record-tying medal instead.

Why now: The unusual choice of a best-on-ground medallist from the losing grand final team, and the debate over the vote, is driving discussion

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• Fremantle Dockers midfielder Shai Bolton joins rare club by winning Norm Smith in losing GF team · afl.com.au
• Surprised Docker wins Norm Smith Medal in losing grand final team · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• See the full votes: Bolton joins rare club by winning Norm Smith in losing team · afl.com.au
• Whateley: Why Ashcroft should have record-tying Norm Smith · SEN

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