Darren Bolton facts for kids

Darren Bolton was born on 26 November 1976. He is a former Australian rules footballer who played as a rover. A rover is a player who follows the ball around the field, trying to get it and pass it to teammates.

Who is Darren Bolton?

Darren Bolton is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL. The AFL is the highest level of Australian rules football.

His Start in Football

Darren was chosen by Fremantle in the 1999 AFL Rookie Draft. This draft is a way for AFL teams to pick talented young players. Before joining Fremantle, he played for the Peel Thunder Football Club. He was a star player there, winning their "Best and Fairest" award in 1998. This award goes to the player who performs the best throughout the season.

In 1999, Darren played two games for Fremantle. He played in Round 3 and Round 4 of the season. After that season, he was "delisted" by Fremantle. This means the club decided not to keep him on their team anymore.

Playing in the WAFL

Even after leaving the AFL, Darren continued his football career. From 1997 to 2004, he played for Peel Thunder. This team is part of the WAFL. The WAFL is a major football league in Western Australia. He was a midfielder, a player who helps both attack and defend.

In 2005, Darren played for a team called Waroona in the Peel League. He then returned to play for Peel Thunder for two more seasons, in 2006 and 2007.

A Football Family

Darren Bolton is also known as the father of another talented footballer. His son, Shai Bolton, is a forward for the Fremantle team. Shai is a well-known player in the AFL today.