Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

Max Gawn plays down coach's revealing comments

'I loved that my coach loves me': Gawn defends Goodwin over cryptic comment

Melbourne captain Max Gawn sees no problem with his coach's post-game comments despite them inadvertently making a private matter public at the weekend.

Max Gawn addresses Simon Goodwin situation: ‘I won’t hide’

The Melbourne captain has gone public after sitting down with his coach in the wake of his shock presser remarks.

Star responds after coach ignites rumour mill

Max Gawn was blindsided by his coach raising an off-field issue in a post-match press conference and revealed his reaction on radio on Tuesday.

Concerns for Demons captain as coach comment swirls rumour mill

A comment from Demons coach Simon Goodwin regarding a private matter has stirred the rumour mill surrounding star ruckman Max Gawn.

Goodwin’s candour invites unwanted attention on Gawn but empathy can’t be faulted

It is difficult to be critical of a senior coach who is being truthful and also showing care for his captain. But was this intervention necessary? No, it wasn’t.