Overview

• King was confirmed on Friday and will join the Demons after completing Geelong’s 2025 finals campaign.
• He was selected after formal interviews from a field that included Nathan Buckley, James Kelly, Daniel Giansiracusa and Brendon Lade, with the board endorsing a panel recommendation that included Jobe Watson and Frank Ponissi.
• Industry reports indicate a three-year contract, as the club emphasized King’s extensive experience across St Kilda, the Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast and Geelong, including an interim stint at the Suns.
• The decision was widely viewed as a surprise and is expected to refocus Tasmania’s search for its inaugural coach on Buckley, according to media reporting.
• King replaces 2021 premiership coach Simon Goodwin, who was sacked last month, with Melbourne seeking a rebound after finishing 14th this season.