20 h. ago Awkward scenes in Simon Goodwin’s kitchen, and a power play in the boardroom

President Brad Green intends to hang on to the Demons’ presidency until December, raising questions about the planned handover to former MCC president Steven Smith.

Events

54 h. ago Essendon champion joins Dees’ coach search; Winmar continues bid to co

An Essendon great will be on the panel charged with finding premiership coach Simon Goodwin’s replacement at Melbourne. Meanwhile, Nicky Winmar is continuing his push to be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism class action.

Sport

6 d. ago Lever says Dees leaders want answers over Goodwin leak; Hewett backs Carlton decision to keep Voss

Jake Lever says the Melbourne leadership group will seek answers over some aspects of Simon Goodwin’s sacking, while Carlton’s George Hewett says the Blues players were buoyed by the faith shown in their coach, Michael Voss.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Amazing how fast you move on’: Gawn on the brutal reality of Goodwin’s sacking

The Demons captain already has an eye to the future after his coach of the past nine years was axed this week.

Politics

1 week ago Longmire, Simpson leave door ajar to approach for Demons coaching job, Buckley tempted

After sacking Simon Goodwin, the Demons could end up with a stellar field of candidates for their coaching job. While James Hird and Ken Hinkley appear out of the race, John Longmire, Adam Simpson and Nathan Buckley have not ruled themselves out.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Brutal industry’: Jack Viney speaks out on sacking of coach Simon Goodwin

The veteran Demon said the players are smarting after their coach of the past nine years was axed this week, but they understand tough decisions were needed to get them back into finals in the years ahead.

Politics

1 week ago Buckley tempted by Demons coaching job, as star disagrees with board on Goodwin sacking

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has put his hand up for the vacant Melbourne coaching position, as the Demons turn their attention to replacing Simon Goodwin.

Politics

1 week ago ‘I will take the call’: Nathan Buckley says ‘compelling’ Demons could lure him back to coaching

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has put his hand up for the vacant Melbourne coaching position, as the Demons turn their attention to replacing Simon Goodwin.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Mate, we need to talk’: The inside story of Simon Goodwin’s sacking

By the bye round it became clear to Melbourne’s board that all the Demons needed tangible change than simply more talk about change.

Politics

1 week ago Demons yet to approach any candidates after sacking coach Simon Goodwin

The call to move on from the premiership coach was made at a board meeting on Monday night and comes after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Politics

1 week ago WATCH LIVE: Simon Goodwin speaks after being sacked by Demons

The call to move on from the premiership coach was made at a board meeting on Monday night and comes after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Politics

1 week ago The coaching contenders who could replace Simon Goodwin at Melbourne

Having parted ways with Simon Goodwin, the Demons now turn their attention towards chasing a new senior coach. There are options aplenty, from those with premiership experience to the untried hoping to make their mark.

Politics

2 w. ago Blues’ Magpie rivalry ignites over McRae’s Silvagni ‘date’; relieved Goodwin thankful for extra security

Michael Voss took aim at the approach of his premiership teammate. Meanwhile, Simon Goodwin addressed the need for extra protection after last week’s ugly social media threat.

Politics