Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has criticized AFL boss Gillon McLachlan for wading into rumours surrounding coach Simon Goodwin, who declared he does not use illicit drugs. Goodwin strongly denies the allegations and finds them concerning and bizarre.
Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has criticised AFL boss Gillon McLachlan for wading into rumours surrounding coach Simon Goodwin, who declared “I do not use illicit drugs”.
“Never , and I’ve said this over a three-year period now, and it’s pretty ordinary that I’m sitting in this position having to justify that situation,” Goodwin said.Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has strongly denied allegations he has used illicit drugs while coach of the Demons. Picture: Michael Willson / Getty Images“It’s been widely accused that I’ve got a behavioural and lifestyle that’s not acceptable.
Goodwin with Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert, who has strongly defended the behaviour of the 2021 premiership coach. Picture: Robert Cianflone / Getty Images“If our players were not wanting to have a beer with the coach because they don’t have a relationship with him, especially when they’re living in the same suburb over summer, I’d have an issue with that.
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