If this season has been the making of Shai Bolton, then the first half of last night’s semi-final at Metricon Stadium was one of its finest moments.

The electric, young Tiger was everywhere, kicking three goals in a dazzling performance before the main break.

Bolton's first two goals were brilliant – the first after shimmying his opponent on the 50-metre line and getting a favourable bounce, and the second smartly flicking the ball to himself before trickling it through from the outside of his boot.

SEMI FINAL WRAP UP
  • 01:09

    Otterbox Defensive Acts: Semi final

    Watch the best defensive acts from the semi final win over St Kilda.

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  • 10:26

    SF: Hardwick post-match

    Damien Hardwick addresses the media after the win against St Kilda

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  • 07:15

    SF: Match highlights

    Watch the highlights from the win over St Kilda

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  • 00:27

    Team song: Richmond

    Watch the Tigers celebrate their Semi Final win

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  • 01:40

    SF: Bolton's brilliant bag

    Shai Bolton is the Carlton Draught Man of the Match after his heroics against St Kilda on Friday night

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  • 01:26

    SF: Lynch's strong return

    Watch Tom Lynch's highlights from the semi final win over St Kilda.

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  • 04:23

    SF: 'Our pressure is what we're known for' - Prestia

    Dion Prestia addresses the media following the semi final win over St Kilda.

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  • 01:46

    SF: Houli post-match

    Bachar Houli addresses the media following the semi final win over St Kilda.

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  • 01:05

    SF: 'We wanted to play a Richmond game' - Edwards

    Shane Edwards chats to the media following the semi final win over St Kilda.

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  • 00:37

    SF: Dusty makes it look easy

    Severe pressure in traffic no hassle for Dustin Martin

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  • 00:38

    SF: The superb touch and vision in Edwards' goal assist

    Shane Edwards is all class to find an open Jason Castagna in space.

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  • 00:20

    SF: Great Tiger play and Rioli kicks a goal

    The long ball pays off as Daniel Rioli gets free in the square.

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  • 00:29

    SF: Two belters in one magical minute for Bolton

    Shai putting on a great display in the first quarter.

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  • 00:39

    SF: Lynch is back with the opening goal

    Tom Lynch with a strong mark and goal to give the Tiges a quick start.

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Bolton played in last year's premiership for Richmond but has been one of the biggest improvers in the competition this year.

At just 21, stardom awaits.

Dual premiership Tiger Kane Lambert provided an insight into Bolton’s considerable capability at the game’s highest level in an interview with SEN this afternoon.

“He was electrifying last night,” Lambert.

“He’s carried a pretty heavy burden this year, played a lot of midfield time for a young guy.

“We’ve seen his growth . . .

“I think he becomes a really tough match-up when he goes forward because he’s got a phenomenal leap on him, but then, when it hits the ground, he’s just got ability to change direction.

“So, he’s going to be a real weapon for us going forward.

“We can put him in the midfield to give us a spark but going forward he’s a really tough match-up.

“He’s been building for a number of years now . . .

“Shai’s going to play a big part come next week (in the preliminary final against Port Adelaide).”