The Latest Breaking News from Simon Goodwin

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Demons 'a bit safe' but plenty to play for: Goodwin

Simon Goodwin admits a second-straight goalless final term is reason for some introspection, but that there's optimism after a narrow loss to Brisbane.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons' woes

Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024

Goodwin, Dees searching for answers after Freo flop

A 92-point thrashing from Fremantle has left Melbourne's coaching staff scratching their heads, with their side tumbling out of the AFL's top eight.

AAP · Jun 2, 2024

Max Gawn prepares for Dockers' double ruck challenge

After dominating in the win over St Kilda last weekend, Melbourne captain Max Gawn now faces Fremantle's ruck duo of Luke Jackson and Sean Darcy.

AAP · May 30, 2024

Gawn 'stood down' by Goodwin before dominant display

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin had decided to pull Max Gawn out of the St Kilda clash because of concerns over a sore calf before the ruckman's dominant display.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Langdon hails Dees' culture after UK wedding sojourn

Ed Langdon returned after a short stint in London for sister Olivia's wedding and was a strong contributor in Melbourne's 38-point win over St Kilda.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Demons eye Saints solution to identity crisis

Consecutive defeats have left Melbourne searching for answers ahead of an important AFL clash with St Kilda at the MCG.

AAP · May 25, 2024