Richmond secures the futures of two key players, but Hardwick non-committal about cult figure.

Richmond's challenging year has been marked by another disappointment, with Tiger everywhere man Brett Deledio forced to hang up the boots for the rest of the season.

Key defender Tom McDonald has signed a two-year contract extension, opting to stay with brother Oscar at Melbourne.

Richmond showed what they were made of in a tenacious win against Collingwood after a shocking start.

Dubious free kicks were responsible for Collingwood's flying start against Richmond on Friday night, Damien Hardwick said.

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This match won't influence the top eight, but it still means plenty to the Magpie and Tiger armies who will come out in numbers to support their sides.

Richmond president Peggy O'Neal said Damien Hardwick's job was safe, but the positions of assistant coaches and recruitment staff would be under scrutiny.

Adam Treloar created quite the controversy when he declared he chose Collingwood over Richmond because they had a "better list". While both clubs have performed well below expectations, clearly he's been proven correct.

Richmond will not go down the St Kilda path of trading out established key players as coach Damien Hardwick expects a "quick bounce" back to competitiveness for the Tigers in 2017.

Embattled Richmond coach Damien Hardwick had a simple message to the prominent group of disgruntled Richmond supporters planning a board challenge – "good luck".

Richmond's season has been shaped by their heartbreaking loss to Collingwood in round two, according to Tigers veteran Brett Deledio.

This is not a happy time for the Richmond Football Club. Every leader at Tigerland is under pressure as the team moves into the glare of the headlights against Collingwood on Friday night at the MCG.

Richmond board aspirant Joe Russo has close ties to underworld associate John Khoury, the business partner of Mick Gatto.

Richmond legend and vocal media commentator Kevin Bartlett said on Wednesday he supported the contentious pre-season decision to extend Damien Hardwick's contract for another two years, but said he would not "take sides" in any political stoush.

It's not "fantasy football" Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt tells supporters amid intensifying divisions over the club's failed season.

A prominent group of disgruntled Richmond supporters are planning a bloodless coup, targeting at least five long-serving Tiger board members, including president Peggy O'Neal, in their bid to reshape the club's board and future football direction.

Richmond has told 2004 premiership coach Mark Williams that it could not guarantee him a job at Tigerland next year as the club's major football department shake-up begins.

Richmond has firmed as the likely new home for Gold Coast midfielder Dion Prestia.

Geelong coach Chris Scott feels it would be wrong to judge Richmond and Brisbane on the final month of the AFL season.