The challenge to Richmond's board looks like fizzing out before a vote is taken. Not only has the club secured Neil Balme as general manager of football, but the Tigers have received a timely $1 million boost after Bingle agreed to extend its six-year uniform sponsorship of the club.

The Balme signing has taken the wind out the of sails of the rival "Focus on Football" ticket, which is trying to remove president Peggy O'Neal and her fellow directors.

Now insurance giant Suncorp confirmed that its Bingle brand will continue to sponsor the Tigers in 2017, ending months of negotiations. Bingle has been co-major sponsor of Richmond along with US car giant Jeep. Its contract expires in November, after six years on the back of the Tigers guernsey.

"Bingle is a proud sponsor of the Richmond Football Club and will continue to be for 2017 AFL season," said Suncorp spokesman Jake Krausmann.