Fremantle is preparing for a stunning trade raid on Richmond, with a star's name on their list.
It comes as the Dockers look likely to lure Western Australian born Tiger Liam Baker home, whose contract expires at the end of next season.
But it's Shai Bolton that Fremantle now have their sights set on.
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Despite being contracted until the end of 2028, the Dockers have launched an audacious bid to recruit Bolton.
Bolton is originally from WA himself and is reportedly weighing up the advance, according to 9News reporter Xander McGuire.
In good news for Fremantle's trade hopes, they currently hold three first round draft selections (Collingwood's, Port Adelaide's and their own) as well as one second round pick and a fourth round selection.
It could be a win for the Tigers if Baker and Bolton seek trades home, as the Victorian club begins its long rebuild journey.
However, the possible loss of Bolton, who is just 25 years old and Baker, who is 26, could ring alarm bells for Richmond's rebuild plans.
It comes as Tigers veteran Dustin Martin also looks likely to retire at season's end.
Martin will miss Richmond's round 13 trip to face the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.
It means the three-time premiership, three-time Norm Smith medal winner will play game 300 after Richmond's bye, facing off against Hawthorn at the MCG.
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