Overview
- Speaking at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Grand Final lunch, Simon Goodwin said time away since his August sacking let him reflect on shortcomings.
- Goodwin identified a failure to redefine Melbourne’s purpose after the drought-breaking 2021 premiership as his key lesson.
- He warned of the post-success "disease of me," describing how convenience, individual demands and slipping standards can erode performance.
- Sharing the panel, former West Coast coach Adam Simpson said he felt relief in hindsight, voiced concern about his legacy and noted the club’s current struggles.
- Goodwin, Simpson and Carlton captain Patrick Cripps tipped the Brisbane Lions to beat Geelong in Saturday’s grand final.