The Tackle: Super Max’s Dees still well and truly playing for Goodwin
With the pressure at the Dees at an all-time high, it was the skipper that took it upon himself to probably save Simon Goodwin’s job.
With the pressure at the Dees at an all-time high, it was the skipper that took it upon himself to probably save Simon Goodwin’s job.
Simon Goodwin is under the pump. But a payout clause in the Melbourne coach’s contract gives him a leg up. Jay Clark has the details.
Melbourne used to have a nasty edge. After all the love language and hand-holding over summer, the Dees have become the nicest guys in football on the field. Jay Clark writes, that must change.
As a senior staff member at Carlton comes under investigation for a “management matter,” it can be revealed the same staffer was probed for a separate indiscretion.
The pressure is well and truly on at Melbourne, and before heading overseas, incoming Demons president Steven Smith has met with the face of his club to discuss the disaster at the Dees.
Andrew Dillon is set to lose yet another seasoned executive from league headquarters, with Brian Walsh announcing his resignation. JAY CLARK has the details.
Eddie McGuire placed himself in self-imposed exile after stepping down from Collingwood’s presidency four years ago, but last week made an emotional return to the club. Jay Clark has the details.
There were talks the Dons should let Sam Draper walk and grab a compensation pick. Not anymore after Nick Bryan’s injury. Jay Clark writes, Draper deserves all the money coming his way.
Melbourne is under pressure after a horror start to the season but they’re backing Simon Goodwin to the hilt, saying it’s the ‘only way forward’. See Brad Green’s full comments.
The Blues may finally be on the board in 2025 but plenty of unanswered questions remain after the win over the Eagles – none bigger than the one now hanging over Tom De Koning.