Shai Bolton could yet re-sign with Richmond but he has another offer on the table to consider – and it's from the reigning premiers.

West Coast have made a major play for the 20-year-old as he continues to hold off on putting pen to paper with the Tigers.

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Bolton made his debut in the 2017 premiership year but his six games did not include an appearance in the finals, while he managed only three games last year.

The midfield-forward has made his mark this year, however, after going home to Perth to improve his fitness.

That drive has impressed Richmond's coaching staff and Bolton has played 16 games this year, including the club's last nine – all wins.

His efforts have also drawn the attention of the Eagles, with their offer doubly attractive for family reasons.

Part of the reason for Bolton's drive to improve came from his contract situation heading into the 2019 season, having left it until October last year to sign a new one-year deal.

He has recorded career-high averages in disposals (14.5 per game), goals (0.81), goal assists (0.88), tackles (3.56) and inside 50s (3.63) this year.

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He appears set to play in Richmond's qualifying final against Brisbane next week despite playing below his form level against the Lions in round 23, recording just seven touches and one tackle.

The Tigers haven't played at the Gabba since round four, 2017, but experienced defender Nick Vlastuin said he and his teammates were relishing the prospect of an away trip after seven consecutive games at the MCG.

"We haven't played there for two or three years I think, so it's going to be interesting," Vlastuin told AAP.

"But it's always good fun getting away with the boys and then we kind of had just locked away the 'G for (seven) weeks.

"So it's probably good to just get out of Melbourne and it's always fun travelling with the boys. You're forced to spend more time together, which is always fun. So yeah, we're really looking forward to it."

Shai Bolton has made himself hard to resist for much of the year. Credit: Getty

Before their round 23 clash, which Richmond won by 27 points, the Tigers hadn't faced Brisbane since round 4, 2018.

"We both got our first look at each other first hand to see how it stacks up against our system," Vlastuin said.

"So we looked at some of the things they did really well and we'll try and combat that. And they'll look at what we did really well and they'll try and combat that.

"So it's going to be pretty interesting how different they play and what the coaches come up for us - how we want to change our ball movement and stuff like that a little bit as well."

- with AAP