Or even not want the job!
The afl is a rat-infested and corrupt organisation.
Gale might actually be better off missing out or knocking back the job.
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Glenn Bartlett, Gary Pert and Simon Goodwin
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The afl is a rat-infested and corrupt organisation.
Gale might actually be better off missing out or knocking back the job.
I reckon Benny would back himself to fix the joint. Its the biggest job in footy and the messaging is he wants it.
I really hope this goes to court so all the dirty little secrets the AFL sweep under the carpet, get aired
He obviously thinks it’s time to deflect the heat from the bombers! What a *smile* show. Wonder why Robbo was never asked to go hard at Bartlett?
But wait, there's more! Get out the popcorn.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/0260b607f42543c28a23d4984d1f7f3b
Paul Roos has strongly endorsed former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett, likening his character to Sydney Swans icon Richard Colless.
Colless was Sydney’s president for 20 years and employed Roos as coach, as did Bartlett at Melbourne, where Roos coached for three years before handing the role to current coach Simon Goodwin.
Roos joined the Demons in 2013, when the club was at rock bottom, after meetings with Bartlett and then chief executive Peter Jackson.
“One of the reasons I went to Melbourne was obviously Peter Jackson, but Glen as well,’’ Roos said.
“He’s real values-based, understands the role of the board, I can’t speak highly enough of him.
“He was very strong on values and that’s why he and I aligned so quickly, and Peter, because when things aren’t going great, what can you hang your hat on? Bringing good people in, having a values-based system, holding people accountable…’’
Roos, who was one of the most respected voices in football, said Bartlett’s departure from the Demons in April, 2021, was “murky’’.
His comments come as Bartlett lifts the lid on the events that led to his sudden departure, just four rounds into the club’s premiership season in 2021.
“I’ve heard bits and pieces, but the only thing I could say about Glen is, when I was working with him, he was exceptional,’’ Roos said.
“He understood everything we were trying to do, and he was super supportive of me.
“Was he pushed, I don’t know, but in terms of my relationship with him, he’s just straight up, what you see is what you get, how can I help you, etc etc.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Richard Colless who was great and Glen Bartlett was amazing, Andrew Ireland, Peter Jackson, they’ve all been very good.
“I’ve seen a lot of people in footy who are there for the wrong reasons, he wasn’t one of them. He wasn’t there for his own ego, or for his own success. He was pretty much there to put the club on the right path.”
Roos said he last connected with his one-time understudy Goodwin after the 2021 grand final win over the Western Bulldogs via a text message.
“I texted him and said awesome, I texted all the players I coached, and it was great to hear from Goody, saying yes, mate, we got there, the vision we had was great,’’ Roos said.
“That was the last time, a couple of years ago.’’
GOODWIN RESPONDS TO SHOCK DEMONS REVELATIONS
Lauren Wood
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he will not give any “oxygen” to further claims surrounding concerns relating to his alleged behaviour in recent years.
Former president Glen Bartlett revealed he was told by AFL chairman Richard Goyder that Goodwin had been monitored by league boss Gillon McLachlan and club chief executive Gary Pert for “18 months” in early 2021.
But Goodwin - who spoke on Tuesday morning - refused to answer direct questions about whether he knew.
“With all due respect, I spoke about this two years ago and I said it was irrelevant to me back then and it’s irrelevant to me now,” he said.
“I’ve got more important things to worry about in terms of Brisbane’s stoppages, Lachie Neale, their potent forward line than talking about Glen Bartlett. I’m going to leave that there.”
Bartlett said he had pushed for hair testing of AFL executives and senior coaches, and resigned as club president soon after.
Goodwin would not be drawn on whether he supported hair testing.
“As I said, I’m not going to give it any oxygen at all,” he said.
“Any thought time, any energy. It’s irrelevant to me.”
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/0260b607f42543c28a23d4984d1f7f3b
Paul Roos endorses Glen Bartlett, reveals the last time he had contact with Simon Goodwin
Paul Roos has strongly endorsed former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett, likening his character to Sydney Swans icon Richard Colless.
Colless was Sydney’s president for 20 years and employed Roos as coach, as did Bartlett at Melbourne, where Roos coached for three years before handing the role to current coach Simon Goodwin.
Roos joined the Demons in 2013, when the club was at rock bottom, after meetings with Bartlett and then chief executive Peter Jackson.
“One of the reasons I went to Melbourne was obviously Peter Jackson, but Glen as well,’’ Roos said.
“He’s real values-based, understands the role of the board, I can’t speak highly enough of him.
“He was very strong on values and that’s why he and I aligned so quickly, and Peter, because when things aren’t going great, what can you hang your hat on? Bringing good people in, having a values-based system, holding people accountable…’’
Roos, who was one of the most respected voices in football, said Bartlett’s departure from the Demons in April, 2021, was “murky’’.
His comments come as Bartlett lifts the lid on the events that led to his sudden departure, just four rounds into the club’s premiership season in 2021.
“I’ve heard bits and pieces, but the only thing I could say about Glen is, when I was working with him, he was exceptional,’’ Roos said.
“He understood everything we were trying to do, and he was super supportive of me.
“Was he pushed, I don’t know, but in terms of my relationship with him, he’s just straight up, what you see is what you get, how can I help you, etc etc.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Richard Colless who was great and Glen Bartlett was amazing, Andrew Ireland, Peter Jackson, they’ve all been very good.
“I’ve seen a lot of people in footy who are there for the wrong reasons, he wasn’t one of them. He wasn’t there for his own ego, or for his own success. He was pretty much there to put the club on the right path.”
Roos said he last connected with his one-time understudy Goodwin after the 2021 grand final win over the Western Bulldogs via a text message.
“I texted him and said awesome, I texted all the players I coached, and it was great to hear from Goody, saying yes, mate, we got there, the vision we had was great,’’ Roos said.
“That was the last time, a couple of years ago.’’
GOODWIN RESPONDS TO SHOCK DEMONS REVELATIONS
Lauren Wood
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he will not give any “oxygen” to further claims surrounding concerns relating to his alleged behaviour in recent years.
Former president Glen Bartlett revealed he was told by AFL chairman Richard Goyder that Goodwin had been monitored by league boss Gillon McLachlan and club chief executive Gary Pert for “18 months” in early 2021.
But Goodwin - who spoke on Tuesday morning - refused to answer direct questions about whether he knew.
“With all due respect, I spoke about this two years ago and I said it was irrelevant to me back then and it’s irrelevant to me now,” he said.
“I’ve got more important things to worry about in terms of Brisbane’s stoppages, Lachie Neale, their potent forward line than talking about Glen Bartlett. I’m going to leave that there.”
Bartlett said he had pushed for hair testing of AFL executives and senior coaches, and resigned as club president soon after.
Goodwin would not be drawn on whether he supported hair testing.
“As I said, I’m not going to give it any oxygen at all,” he said.
“Any thought time, any energy. It’s irrelevant to me.”
Reading the 2nd part of the interview in the paper today. A couple of lines intrigued me. Bartlett says Goodwin had a “medical episode” ( my quotation marks) and that it was agreed action was needed. He wanted to bring in hair testing.
What “medical episodes” would require hair testing?
What “medical episodes” would require hair testing?
Nice to see the wider AFL community learning from past mistakes made at West Coast in the early 2000’s. Strong decisive intervention on the affected parties, health and well being of the individuals involved put above all else. No sweeping under rugs, whitewashing or heads in the sand here.Reading the 2nd part of the interview in the paper today. A couple of lines intrigued me. Bartlett says Goodwin had a “medical episode” ( my quotation marks) and that it was agreed action was needed. He wanted to bring in hair testing.
What “medical episodes” would require hair testing?
The game of AFL succeeds in spite of those running it not because of them.
My take is that Bartlett wanted the joint cleaned up and the evidence to terminate Goodwin and the AFL and Purty wanted it all swept under the carpet.
Typical of the Gilligan era
Good post, but if Fraudenberg gets the job I'm buying shares in the NRL.
A bad perm?Reading the 2nd part of the interview in the paper today. A couple of lines intrigued me. Bartlett says Goodwin had a “medical episode” ( my quotation marks) and that it was agreed action was needed. He wanted to bring in hair testing.
What “medical episodes” would require hair testing?
2 different issues, he wanted hair testing introduced and when he realised he got no support fron Gil et al and they were turning against him it lead to it affecting his mental health and contributed to his medical episode.Reading the 2nd part of the interview in the paper today. A couple of lines intrigued me. Bartlett says Goodwin had a “medical episode” ( my quotation marks) and that it was agreed action was needed. He wanted to bring in hair testing.
What “medical episodes” would require hair testing?
Roboo has taken far too much of an interest in this.
He knows something or part of something and is leading to it.
This battle will continue. Did Goodwin shaft Hird somewhere in the Essendon saga?
Has Robbo been laying in the weeds waiting for this opportunity? Feels like it.
He knows something or part of something and is leading to it.
This battle will continue. Did Goodwin shaft Hird somewhere in the Essendon saga?
Has Robbo been laying in the weeds waiting for this opportunity? Feels like it.
Alopecia?Reading the 2nd part of the interview in the paper today. A couple of lines intrigued me. Bartlett says Goodwin had a “medical episode” ( my quotation marks) and that it was agreed action was needed. He wanted to bring in hair testing.
What “medical episodes” would require hair testing?
I know I used this in the essendrugs thread, but I think it also can apply here
This whole episode for me is another example of the overreach of the industry into people's lives.
Simon Goodwin is a loose character but he is good at his job. That should be the end of his employer's interest in him.
If he has an issue that damages the reputation of the club by creating negative publicity by being charged by Police or some such then fine, be involved, but if wants to smoke hooch, pop pills, meet prostitutes, drink 6 bottles of red a night and support the umpires in his private time then it should be his business alone.
Simon Goodwin is a loose character but he is good at his job. That should be the end of his employer's interest in him.
If he has an issue that damages the reputation of the club by creating negative publicity by being charged by Police or some such then fine, be involved, but if wants to smoke hooch, pop pills, meet prostitutes, drink 6 bottles of red a night and support the umpires in his private time then it should be his business alone.
