RICHMOND'S football department could be set for a major overhaul at season's end, with its experienced head of operations Greg Miller reportedly under pressure to retain his job.

There have been suggestions that the veteran administrator and one or more of coach Terry Wallace's assistants may be ousted in an aggressive review being conducted by former captain Tony Free.

The Australian reported on Saturday that Free, who replaced Miller on the board mid-June, has been carrying out an assessment of the department and believes a shake-out is required for the club to reach the next stage of its development.

It also revealed that the club has spoken to Craig Lambert, an assistant to Leigh Matthews at the Brisbane Lions, and had approached former Lions premiership captain Michael Voss – who is now bound for West Coast.

However, Miller indicated that the rumblings are rumours and that Richmond is heading in a positive direction.

"Rumour and innuendo, that’s what I believe," the director of football said in Saturday's Herald Sun.

"I’m very pleased with how the club’s going, couldn’t be in better shape."

Although the Tigers are better placed than previous seasons, in 10th place and a chance to make the finals, a history of off-field impatience could suggest some concern for Miller and others.

Tigers president Gary March, who is also conducting a review, looked to hose down the speculation and said that Free was simply familiarising himself with the club’s workings.

"He is, categorically not conducting a review of the footy department," March clarified in The Australian.

"He is learning about the department, though, because he’s new to the board."

Miller, the former North Melbourne chief executive, joined Richmond in 2002 under then-president Clinton Casey and oversaw the appointment of Wallace.