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Edited August 4, 2025Aug 4 by Satan

As much as I called for this, I take no pleasure in it.

Thanks Simon for 2021 and brig a leader for nearly decade.

All the best.

I know there is no easy way to do this but hasn’t the bloke earned a more dignified exit?

I just hope this isn't another knee-[censored] decision by a Board who wants to be seen to be doing something.

Should have let him coach out the year.

Very disrespectful of our Premiership Coach. Gave everything he had in at times very difficult circumstances. Deserved better. I believe he truly loved the club.

Leaves a bitter taste in the same way as the sacking of Junior.

Edited August 4, 2025Aug 4 by Lucifers Hero

6 minutes ago, Yarra Valley Demon said:

This is truly bizarre timing if it turns out to be true. After the St. Kilda loss there was a scheduled board meeting on the Monday morning, if you were going to do anything wouldn't that have been the time to do it, not wait a week and then after an 83 point win suddenly drop the axe?

First coach to be sacked after a win??

He did what I thought I’d never see in my lifetime- gave us a premiership.

Forever grateful for that

Football is a brutal business

All the best Goody, thanks once again

We may as well have waited till the end of the season to minimise compensation. I reckon fans and sponsors forced the issue though.

Hopefully we have a decent replacement lined up who knows about football? I also hope that the position doesn't sit vacant for the next 6 to 9 months!

Insane timing.

Much more to unpack on this one.

Maybe he was told he will go at end of the season and he walked.

Apparently, they do have a coach appointed, but he can’t start until next May.

I reckon there could be a couple of clubs looking for coaches, Carlton will be one

Just now, Smokey said:

Forever a legend of the club, thanks Goody. Best for all parties concerned however.

A rare strong position from an otherwise impotent board.

That remains to be seen.

How strong a position will it be if they haven't sorted a strong replacement, or at the least have some serious irons in the fire - not to mention a clear timetable to sort a new coach in a timely fashion.

I mean, how do we go about trading players in and preparing for 2026 if we are still faffing about in November trying to land a coach.

Thank you goodbye

Thanks Goody, all the best.

Just now, 3183 Dee said:

Apparently, they do have a coach appointed, but he can’t start until next May.

Its funny coz it's true.

Thanks Goody, will never forget 2021 !!

It was time though and hopefully the start of a new beginning !!

Surely he must have seen it coming.

Niceties aside, this is a business, and as brutal as it is, obligations are not a prerequisite for the job. Results are:

The business - The Team moves forward. Getting a new coach in place before draft day is now a priority.

The big picture wins.

No the timing is close to correct.

Gives us a chance to have a new coach or setup BeFORE pre season or the draft and to have things as settled as possible before thd end of this year,

Also we get in before Carlton or anyone else

Very interesting !

How soon until Carlton follows suit now? They will be fuming if we get first crack at the available coaches

Just now, 3183 Dee said:

Apparently, they do have a coach appointed, but he can’t start until next May.

Its funny coz it's true.

This to me says that we have someone in mind already and want to get on the front foot quick smart.

I've wanted Goodwin gone since the Gold Coast game but at least let him see the year out..

All the best Goodwin. Thanks for 2021.

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

Of all people does it have to be broken by that [censored]?

Wow. I never loved Simon but never hated him. But I love him for delivering us a drought breaking premiership something I never thought I would see. I wish him all the best for the future.

Still not sure I trust this club making the right decisions going forward.

I am hoping we already have a coach in waiting, like a well run, ruthless club would do, but i am not confidant with that.