Melbourne’s moves towards major off-field change have continued with the club set to undergo an external review, having denied they need one for weeks.
It comes after president Kate Roffey quit the board and presidency, after being criticised for a recent SEN interview discussing the club’s turmoil including the Christian Petracca saga.
Seven’s Mitch Cleary first reported the Demons will allow external experts into the club to analyse what has gone wrong, with culture concerns and a lack of on-field success all likely to be examined.
“In a major backflip, the Demons are embarking on an external review,” Cleary said on Seven News on Sunday night.
“It comes after weeks of turmoil in which they consistently denied the need to open their doors.
“The review will focus mostly on the football department, with senior leaders all to be examined.”
Former All Blacks manager Darren Shand will reportedly be a key part of the review.
“After 20 years at one of the world’s most successful teams, he is an expert in culture and leadership,” Cleary said.
It is unclear whether coach Simon Goodwin’s role will be up for review as well.
Former player Brad Green will take the role as Melbourne president following Roffey’s exit.
On Friday night Demons great Garry Lyon congratulated Roffey for her stint at the club, which included the 2021 premiership, but told Melbourne: “And now, just get your act together.”
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