4 d. ago Second premiership coach withdraws from Demons’ race; Pies re

Adam Simpson has become the second AFL premiership coach to withdraw from the Melbourne coaching race, strengthening Nathan Buckley’s chances of claiming the position.

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4 d. ago Blues target Suns forward; Second premiership coach withdraws from Demons’ race

Carlton have stepped up their pursuit of a Gold Coast forward, while Adam Simpson has become the second AFL premiership coach to withdraw from the Melbourne coaching race.

Events

5 d. ago Shiel sent to tribunal for incident that injured his Bombers’ teammate; Longmire out of Demons coaching race

The Bombers’ veteran was cited for a “friendly-fire” incident in Friday night’s match that left his teammate with head injury concerns, and Sydney premiership coach John Longmire has ruled himself out becoming the new Melbourne senior coach.

Events

5 d. ago Horse withdraws from race: Longmire out. Buckley, Simpson now favourites to coach Demons

Sydney premiership coach John Longmire has ruled himself out becoming the new Melbourne senior coach, narrowing the field of contenders.

Politics

8 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.

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8 d. 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.

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8 d. 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.

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8 d. ago From premiership heroes to trade bait: The big calls looming at Melbourne

The Demons - and their new senior coach - will have much to work through heading into the trade period and pre-season. We take a look at the possible changes.

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9 d. 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.

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9 d. 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.

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9 d. 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 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.

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1 week ago Why the Voss call is easier for Carlton than the Goodwin call for Melbourne

Despite the shared problems and superficially similar situations, there’s a clear difference in the nature of the coaching calls that the Blues and Demons confront.

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