Melbourne have re-signed premiership coach Simon Goodwin for an additional two years, giving him no less than a decade in cost on the AFL membership.
The announcement was made after the Demons confirmed their third top-four end in as many seasons, together with their drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
Goodwin, 46, was contracted to Melbourne till the top of subsequent season earlier than this newest deal, signing his earlier extension in May final yr.
“It’s an absolute privilege to coach this club,” Goodwin mentioned in a press release.
“I’ve said it from the time I walked through the door; we are an incredibly proud club, with such great history, and I feel blessed to be able to do this job.
“It takes so many nice folks to make a soccer membership, from gamers to employees, to CEO and board, to members and supporters.
“It’s everyone, connected and aligned, and I’m just lucky enough to be steering the ship.”
Goodwin took over as senior coach in 2017 in a succession plan with Paul Roos.
Two years in the past he coached the Demons to their first premiership in 57 years.
“Simon is a passionate, dedicated Melbourne person, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have him leading our AFL team for the next three years,” mentioned Melbourne chief government Gary Pert.
“His care and commitment, to not only his players and coaches but the broader club, is unwavering.
“Since arriving in 2014, Simon has developed extremely sturdy relationships and fostered a tradition our folks really feel proud to be a part of. He actually embodies the Demon Spirit.
“Simon has taken our club to great heights, but it is his focus on continual improvement that is most impressive. He is steadfast in his pursuit of delivering our members and supporters more success.”
Goodwin recurrently has been the topic of allegations about off-field behaviour made by former membership president Glen Bartlett.
Bartlett abruptly stepped down from his function at Melbourne in April 2021 and was changed by Kate Roffey. He has been at struggle with the Demons since.
Goodwin brushed apart the most recent claims from the Bartlett camp, made earlier this month, as “absolute rubbish”, describing the matter as irrelevant.
Goodwin joined the Demons as an assistant coach in 2014.
He was a two-time premiership participant at Adelaide and captained the membership, earlier than beginning his teaching profession as an assistant at Essendon.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
