Michael Godden
In his playing days, Godden recorded 145 League and Reserves appearances for West Adelaide, before retiring due to a debilitating knee injury. In 2009, he coached Glenelg’s Reserves to a second premiership, before he was recruited by Woodville-West Torrens as their Senior Coach after defeating their reserves in the grand final. From 2010, he led the Eagles to nine consecutive seasons of finals football, including a premiership in 2011. They won by just three points against Central Districts, despite the Bulldogs aiming for their 10th title in 12 seasons. Godden also coached the South Australia State Team from 2012-2015.
Fast facts
Nickname: Godsy
DOB:
Playing career: 89 SANFL games for West Adelaide
Coaching career: Reserves Coach at Glenelg (SANFL) 2007-2009, Senior Coach at Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL) 2010-2018, Premiership Coach at Woodville West Torrens (SANFL) 2011, South Australia State Team Coach 2015-2017, Midfield Coach at Adelaide 2018-current
Did you know …? Godden was selected with pick No. 116 in the 1992 AFL draft from West Adelaide, although he never made his AFL debut.
