Chaplin Rules Out Permanent Position as Demons Court Premiership Mentors

Caretaker Troy Chaplin will focus on the season’s final three home games following his decision to exclude himself from the permanent coaching race.

Overview

Simon Goodwin was sacked after a five-week performance review, bringing an end to his nine-year tenure at the Demons.
Chaplin said he was “shocked” by Goodwin’s exit and agreed with the club that caretakers rarely ascend to the permanent coaching role.
The 39-year-old caretaker affirmed his long-term coaching ambitions and pledged to support and remain with the club under its next senior coach.
Melbourne has initiated formal approaches to premiership mentors including John Longmire, Adam Simpson, Nathan Buckley and Collingwood assistant Hayden Skipworth.
The club aims to finalise a full-time senior coach appointment during the off-season to maintain continuity and drive future success.