Bronx Goodwin (born 5 November 1984) is a former professional

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footballer who played as a er or . He was head coach of the

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team for 2023.

Background

He is the son of Australian former International Ted Goodwin, brother of

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and Bryson, and brother-in-law of former South Sydney player Joel Reddy. Goodwin is of

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descent.

Playing career

Goodwin made his first grade debut for Canberra in round 9 of the

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against South Sydney at

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. He was released by Canberra at the end of the

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. He spent 2009 at the

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before joining rivals

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for the

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. Goodwin made no appearances for St. George in 2010 as the club won the premiership defeating the

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in the

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. Goodwin had his contract extended for a further year to stay with St. George for the

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. He was released by St. George at the end of 2012. In 2013, after a knee reconstruction and torn pectoral muscle brought on a bout of depression, Goodwin took an off-field position with the Dragons Welfare Program to assist players with mental health issues. In 2015, he played for Wests in the Illawarra Rugby League competition.

Representative career

Goodwin has previously played for the New South Wales Māori side under his brother

. In 2008, he played for the New Zealand Māori side in the curtain raiser to the 2008 World Cup.

Controversy

In 2008, Goodwin was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay a $1,300 fine in relation to an incident at a Canberra pub. Goodwin pleaded guilty to assaulting two patrons outside the All Bar Nun pub in north Canberra on July 20, 2008. Goodwin had been drinking with former team-mate

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before the incident took place. As a result of his conviction, Goodwin was terminated by the

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. Canberra CEO

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spoke to the media saying "The board of the club met today with Bronx and his manager and decided to terminate his contract, We will provide any counselling if he requires it, but he will no longer be with the club".

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