Goodwin has shown absolutely nothing to indicate that he will ever make an adequate coach. He just seems like he has a really low IQ. The problem with stupid people is they often lack the intelligence to know how stupid they are. Goodwin just sits there with a goofy grin wondering what the hell is going on.
I have no idea how he got the job. He has a history of poor choices and illegal behavior. Excessive drinking in public, assault, gambling on games, being a major part of a systematic doping regime - including taking them himself. Such a pattern should have made him unemployable, but Melbourne made him coach, then extended him. It's seriously so unbelievable, there is only one possible club that could have done it.
It seems like the only thing those that defend Goodwin can come up with is "He's better than Neeld", and it's true, but as bad as Neeld was, at least he had a bit a passion and tried a few things. The argument is really between a toxic personality and no personality or clue.
Goodwin needs to go, but Melbourne can't afford to sack him - the answer is to manage him out.
The CEO needs to come out and say they are mixing things up, Goodwin is still the senior coach, but his strength is not game day coaching, he will not be involved on match day, he is not in the box or at the ground.
It gives a clear indication that he is not wanted, but the club has not sacked him or made him redundant. Goodwin would have no choice but to then resign on a small negotiated payout. It would be a bad look for the club, but not as bad as keeping possibly the second-worst AFL coach of all time (although the gap is closing).
This is the most MFC way to get rid of a coach and I love it.