Single photo confirms major news for footy coach

Single photo confirms major news for footy coach


A.F.L. coach and former player Simon Goodwin has kicked off the new year in a big way.

The Melbourne Demons coach, 48, has married his partner Kristine Brooks in a gorgeous ceremony abroad in Bali, one year on from their engagement.

The happy news was shared to the club’s Instagram account on Monday, January 6.

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Simon Goodwin and his partner Kristine Brooks tied the knot in Bali. (Instagram/thommo_8888)

“A good win to start the year ❤️🕊️ Congratulations Simon + Kris,” they announced with a photo of the pair from their wedding day.

While suits tend to be the go-to wedding attire for grooms, Goodwin switched up the dress code for his big day, wearing a casual striped shirt and white trousers with a pair of loafers.

Goodwin stunned in a classic white wedding gown that draped all the way to the ground in a sweeping train.

The bride styled her hair out for the special occasion in a cascade of loose curls.

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In the photo posted to the Melbourne Football Club’s social media, the couple sweetly kissed beneath an arch adorned with flowers.

The post was inundated with messages of congratulations and thousands of likes.

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Businessman Darren Thomas shared photos to Instagram from the outdoors Bali wedding at Suku Beach Club, including a group shot with all the guests beneath the palm trees and string lights.

In a slowed-down clip at the end of the post, Goodwin and Brooks held hands walking down the aisle as the guests threw flower petals overhead.

Kristine Brooks and Bombers coach Simon Goodwin
The couple attended the 2023 Brownlow Medal together. (Getty)

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“What a night 💍” he captioned the photos.

The footy coach has three children from his previous marriage.

Goodwin and Brooks have reportedly been together since 2021.

They went public with their relationship in 2022.

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Goodwin first brought Brooks as his red carpet date to the Brownlow Medal in 2023.

The pair announced their engagement months later in December 2023, with Goodwin getting down on one knee on Christmas Day.

The couple, who have kept their relationship largely out of the limelight over the years, walked the Brownlow red carpet together again in 2024.

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Simon Goodwin, coach of the Melbourne Demons and partner Kristine Brooks
Goodwin brought Brooks as his date again to the 2024 Brownlow Medal. (Getty)

Goodwin suited up for the occasion with a bowtie while Brooks stunned on the night in a glittery long-sleeve dress with her hair out in curls.

Goodwin is the latest AFL star to tie the knot.

In December 2024, Carlton player Caleb Marchbank married his longtime partner Celeste in a stunning ceremony in Victoria.

Just a couple of weeks earlier, former AFL player Chad Wingard married his fiancée Lilly Lloyd in a small wedding, attended by their nearest and dearest.

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