THE BOARD of the Melbourne Football Club unequivocally refute the unsubstantiated, historical and outrageous accusations against Simon Goodwin and other Club leaders as published in today’s Herald Sun.
The untested and unproven claims were made by Ms Laspas in a statement she prepared to support her partner, Mr Bartlett, in legal proceedings that were discontinued by him. The views expressed by Ms Laspas are her recollection of historical events and are in direct contrast with the recollections of the Melbourne Football Club Board.
The Board are unanimous and united in their support of Simon Goodwin and are dismayed that he and his family will need to again endure this attempt to undermine his outstanding reputation as a Club leader.
In regard to the Worksafe complaint made by Ms Laspas, the Club has responded to Worksafe’s requests for documentation. This includes providing documents and proof that contradict and refute claims made by Ms Laspas.
At no point has Ms Laspas been a volunteer or employee of the Club.
Over the last two years, Mr Bartlett and his partner Ms Laspas have continued to make accusations about Club leaders that are baseless.
