Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opted out of the Essendon process after a conversation with Bombers president Andrew Welsh.
Goodwinโs decision to remain an assistant coach with Sydney instead of pursuing the Essendon coaching job follows the news that another former senior coach, Nathan Buckley, had politely declined the opportunity to be a candidate to replace Brad Scott.
โIโve made it pretty clear that Iโm open to some conversations. Iโve had enquiries and a chat with Andrew Welsh. Thatโs not a process at the moment that Iโm going to lean into,โ Goodwin told SEN before the Swansโ loss to Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.ย
โIโm loving my time in Sydney, continuing to evolve and get back into coaching and seeing where that takes me. Itโs got to feel right for you and as well and the club. As I sit here now I wonโt be entering that process.
Carlton are also searching for a coach to replace Michael Voss. Interim coach Josh Fraser has won seven consecutive matches since taking on the job in May.
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