Glen Bartlett Biography

The Demons release a statement slamming a recent media report regarding former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett's long-running dispute with the club and coach Simon Goodwin.

On the eve of the 2022 season, the Demons supported Goodwin after Bartlett's concern over the coach's alleged behaviour at, and out of, the club became public. On the eve of the 2022 season, the Demons supported Goodwin after Bartlett's concern over the coach's alleged behaviour at, and out of, the club became public.

"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 (Wednesday's) Herald Sun," the statement read.

"The views expressed by Ms Laspas (Bartlett's partner, Vicki) 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."

Simon Goodwin signs a three-year deal with Melbourne to remain as head coach of the club until the end of 2022.

Chairman Glen Bartlett said Goodwin was the ideal candidate to lead the Demons' journey.

"He lives and breathes our standards, behaviours and values, which has a ripple effect through the entire football department," Bartlett said of Goodwin.