Simon Goodwin

Australian footballer and coach

Simon Goodwin - Australian footballer and coach
Born

December 26th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played Australian rules football for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL). Won two premierships with the Crows in 1997 and 1998. After retirement, transitioned to coaching, taking charge of the Melbourne Football Club. Achieved success in mentoring and developing young players in the club's system.

Played for the Adelaide Crows

Won the 1997 and 1998 AFL Premierships

Coached the Melbourne Football Club

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