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ABC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Ed Langdon disagrees with Melbourne president's claim players needed a new voice after Simon Goodwin's sacking
Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon does not agree with the embattled AFL club's board that a new coaching voice was required to lead the team back up the ladder. Simon Goodwin was sacked on Monday night, later lamenting a lack of stability at the Demons since he led them to the drought-breaking 2021 premiership. Upon confirming the decision, interim president Brad Green praised Goodwin's coaching acumen, saying he was "terrific". But Green insisted it was time for change, with Melbourne (7-13) set to miss the finals for a second straight season and facing their worst campaign since 2019. Langdon, part of Goodwin's flag-winning side, isn't convinced. "I'm not sure I would agree with that, but that's the board's decisions," Langdon said on Wednesday. "I can only comment on the players' relationship with Goody, which was always positive. "We always respected him and loved him as a coach, so if that's what the board thinks, then that's what the board thinks." Goodwin's sacking has overshadowed Langdon's 200th AFL game, which comes when interim coach Troy Chaplin leads the Dees against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday. The 29-year-old admitted it would be "a challenge" to stay focused for the final three rounds of the home-and-away season. "We play three pretty good teams and this is all about building towards next year," Langdon said. "We're under no illusion that we need to start next season better than we started this year. "The next three weeks is a pretty good indication of how that will go." While Langdon was at odds with Green over the coaching decision, the pair agreed the Demons should have been in the finals mix this year. "Absolutely. I think every season you should be aspiring to play finals," Langdon said. "And, as I mentioned, not too long ago we were right at the top of the AFL. "Clearly the last few seasons hasn't gone how we wanted it to, but our core group of players is still there and we'd love to be playing finals. "That will certainly be the goal next year." Melbourne will enter 2026 with a host of new faces in key positions, including the coach, president and chief executive. "It's exciting, isn't it? Any time there's change there's obviously ups and downs," Langdon said. "That's sort of par for the course, but I think it's a really exciting time for our football club. "Getting some new, key personnel in will certainly refresh the place and it's going to be a good few years." AAP
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Melbourne Demons rift emerges as playing group split following sacking of Simon Goodwin
A Melbourne Demons player has lifted the lid on a potentially ugly rift forming among the playing group and club hierarchy after the sacking of coach Simon Goodwin on Tuesday. Goodwin was let go with a year to run on his contract and declined the opportunity to remain in charge for the rest of the season, in what was an abrupt end to the premiership coach's tenure. The move came just days after an 83-point win and left players stunned. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Goodwin declared his love for the playing group and voiced his disappointment in the club not seeing what was building beneath the surface as he addressed the media on Tuesday. 'I'm disappointed because I think we're a hell of a lot closer to turning our club and team back into a contender again than what people think,' he said. As it turns out, the love was mutual. Speaking on Wednesday, veteran Demon Ed Langdon smacked down claims that the club needed a 'new voice', something president Brad Green said was required after sacking Goodwin. While Langdon initially said 'it's really not for me to say,' he soon opened up about the board's statement. 'We all love Goody, he was a big part of the club, so it's definitely a different feeling coming into (this weekend),' he said. 'Definitely shocked, that's not the news I thought I'd be waking up to. As I said, we're all very close with Goody (having) won a premiership with him. ' … I'm not sure I would agree with that (that the team needs a new voice) but that's the board's decision,' he said. 'I can only comment on the players' relationship with Goody, which was always positive. 'We always respected him and loved him as a coach, so if that's what the board thinks, then that's what the board thinks.' Many other players are understood to also be disappointed with the club's decision to axe Goodwin. And that could create a massive headache for the club, which now must hire a coach who will be immediately up against the Melbourne playing group's strong feelings towards Goodwin. The club also faces a potential huge player turnover following Goodwin's exit. Speculation about the playing futures of Christian Petracca, Bayley Fritsch and Judd McVee is still rife and one can imagine it will be even harder to retain the trio now. But the exodus likely won't stop there, with other players likely to seek an exit, one of which could be the caption. According to Luke Hodge, Max Gawn, who is said to see Goodwin as a father figure, is likely already second-guessing his future at the club following the board's decision to remove the premiership-winning coach. 'From the outside, he (Gawn) will be a broken man because of the time and effort he has put into what has been created,' Hodge said on SEN. 'From afar, their relationship looked a strong coach-captain relationship. There's going to be murmurs and tough conversations, and his mindset now will be, 'Am I going to have a relationship with the next coach coming in, will I be able to lead as I am? ' 'Is this a door opening for Max Gawn? He would have had no thought of ever leaving Melbourne. They guided him as a young fella into this absolute star of our game. 'With a new coach coming in, is this his time to say, 'is there a premiership somewhere else for me to go and play?'' Gawn was one of the first people to reach out to Goodwin, something the former Demons coach shared in his press conference on Tuesday. 'I spoke to Gawny at 7:30 this morning,' he said. 'He rang and we had a really long chat about his sadness for me not being here. 'There's a lot of sadness from me as well. We will sit down and have a beer and debrief on what has been an incredible nine years.' Melbourne will officially begin life without their long-time coach on Sunday afternoon when they face the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
The Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Melbourne star Langdon 'shocked' by Simon Goodwin's sudden axing
Premiership winning Melbourne winger Ed Langdon says he's not sure the players needed a 'new voice' as they continue to come to terms with the axing of Simon Goodwin. Players were informed of their coach's dismissal via a Zoom call early on Tuesday morning. The 2021 premiership coach was axed late on Monday night after 11 years at the helm and a most recent win as large as 83 points. The news of Goodwin's departure broke on Tuesday morning, with some Demons finding out through the media ahead of being told by the club. Langdon, who will play his 200th game this Sunday against Western Bulldogs, was one of the senior players who was informed in a video call. 'It was obviously a big day yesterday, we were told in the morning in a Zoom call. We managed to get around to most of the other players as well before that dropped,' he said. 'It was a big emotional day, of course (it felt different on Wednesday morning), we've got a different coach coaching this week and we all loved Goody, he was a big part of the club. '(I was) definitely shocked, it's not the news I thought I would be waking up to. As I said, we are all very close to Goody, won a premiership with him.' Langdon has played 131 games for the Demons, all under the guidance of Goodwin, since crossing from Fremantle. In announcing Goodwin's departure, Demons interim president Brad Green said the club needed a 'new voice' to take the club forward, which wasn't the overriding feeling among the players, including Langdon. 'I'm not sure I would agree with that, but that's the board's decision,' Langdon said. 'I can only comment on the players' relationship with Goody, which was always positive. We always respected him and loved him as a coach. 'If that's what the board thinks, then that's what the board thinks. 'All I'll touch on is how much I love Goody and how much respect I have for him. 'He's been pretty influential in my career. I've only got good things to say about Goody and what he achieved and what he did for this football club.' With premiership-winning coaches including John Longmire and Adam Simpson linked to the job, Langdon was reluctant to talk about who could be a good fit. Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said on Wednesday he'd take a call if Melbourne approached him. Long-serving assistant coach Troy Chaplin will steer the Demons for their final three games of the 2025 season. 'The board is going to go through that process (of finding a new coach), the next three weeks we've got Troy Chaplin, he's been around for a long time, he's an experienced assistant coach,' Langdon said. '(Chaplin is) again pretty close to the players, so looking forward to the next three weeks and what we can achieve.' NewsWire The Australian government has given an update on five Aussies who were on-board a boat that capsized off Bali, killing two people. Breaking News Entire Australian towns could be 'hollowed out' and thousands left jobless amid a bombshell move from China.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Melbourne star Langdon 'shocked' by Simon Goodwin's sudden axing
Premiership winning Melbourne winger Ed Langdon says he's not sure the players needed a 'new voice' as they continue to come to terms with the axing of Simon Goodwin. Players were informed of their coach's dismissal via a Zoom call early on Tuesday morning. The 2021 premiership coach was axed late on Monday night after 11 years at the helm and a most recent win as large as 83 points. The news of Goodwin's departure broke on Tuesday morning, with some Demons finding out through the media ahead of being told by the club. Langdon, who will play his 200th game this Sunday against Western Bulldogs, was one of the senior players who was informed in a video call. 'It was obviously a big day yesterday, we were told in the morning in a Zoom call. We managed to get around to most of the other players as well before that dropped,' he said. 'It was a big emotional day, of course (it felt different on Wednesday morning), we've got a different coach coaching this week and we all loved Goody, he was a big part of the club. '(I was) definitely shocked, it's not the news I thought I would be waking up to. As I said, we are all very close to Goody, won a premiership with him.' Ed Langdon was shocked by Simon Goodwin's axing. Picture: Michael Klein Langdon has played 131 games for the Demons, all under the guidance of Goodwin, since crossing from Fremantle. In announcing Goodwin's departure, Demons interim president Brad Green said the club needed a 'new voice' to take the club forward, which wasn't the overriding feeling among the players, including Langdon. 'I'm not sure I would agree with that, but that's the board's decision,' Langdon said. 'I can only comment on the players' relationship with Goody, which was always positive. We always respected him and loved him as a coach. 'If that's what the board thinks, then that's what the board thinks. 'All I'll touch on is how much I love Goody and how much respect I have for him. 'He's been pretty influential in my career. I've only got good things to say about Goody and what he achieved and what he did for this football club.' Goodwin had just coached his team to an 83-point win when he received the news. Picture: David Geraghty With premiership-winning coaches including John Longmire and Adam Simpson linked to the job, Langdon was reluctant to talk about who could be a good fit. Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said on Wednesday he'd take a call if Melbourne approached him. Long-serving assistant coach Troy Chaplin will steer the Demons for their final three games of the 2025 season. 'The board is going to go through that process (of finding a new coach), the next three weeks we've got Troy Chaplin, he's been around for a long time, he's an experienced assistant coach,' Langdon said. '(Chaplin is) again pretty close to the players, so looking forward to the next three weeks and what we can achieve.'
News.com.au
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Premiership Demon Ed Langdon opens up on his coffee business, being a ‘furniture junkie'
There's a lot more to life than football for Ed Langdon, but that doesn't mean he'll take his eye off the ball as a crucial cog of the Melbourne side. Jon Ralph learns a little bit more about the Dee.
