Melbourne Football Club has informed Simon Goodwin that they will part ways with the premiership coach after nine seasons at the helm and 11 years at the club. 

Goodwin is one of only four coaches to have taken Melbourne to an AFL/VFL Premiership in its 167 year history, delivering the club its first AFL Premiership in 57 years in 2021.

He coached 203 games across his coaching career and sits behind only Norm Smith (310), Frank Hughes (258) and Neale Daniher (223) for games coached at Melbourne.

Melbourne President Brad Green thanked Goodwin for the incredible legacy he has left on the club.

“Goody should be incredibly proud of what he’s achieved at the Melbourne Football Club,” Green said.

“To take a group of players and help shape them into a Premiership team is something only four other AFL coaches have achieved within the history of the club.

“He has given absolutely everything, not just as a coach, but as a person and we are extremely grateful for his contribution to the red and blue.

“On behalf of the entire club, I want to thank Simon, his wife Kris, and their family for everything they have given to Melbourne. We wish them nothing but the best for the future.

“While decisions like this are never easy, the Board and I believe that now is the right time for a new voice to lead our AFL playing group and program forward.”

Troy Chaplin will step into the role of interim Senior Coach for the remainder of the 2025 season.