Richmond kicked clear of the West Coast Eagles in the third quarter of Saturday's match at the MCG, largely thanks to a run of three straight goals from midfielder Dion Prestia.

While recruits Tim Taranto (30 disposals, 10 clearances and two goals) and Jacob Hopper (32, 10 and one) impressed as well, it was Shai Bolton who inspired Richmond.

The All-Australian had 31 disposals, seven clearances and kicked three goals, to go with 13 score involvements.

"I thought he was a little bit like everyone, he's probably been a byproduct of how we've been playing if that makes sense," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said.

"He's a really important player to us, as are a number of others, but generally when Shai's playing well, we're playing well.

"I thought his ability to hit the scoreboard but (also) just look really dangerous all the time and the way he moved and the way he set the game up in and around 50, I thought he was incredibly unselfish today which is great.

"When he uses the ball to a teammate in a better position, it just makes our job a hell of a lot easier and we score easier so I thought he had a wonderful game."

The win was Richmond's second of the season as it snapped a five-game losing streak.