Viney was speaking at a training session on Wednesday.

“This is what we love to do (train), and I know from Goody’s messaging yesterday, he wants us to go out there and really perform strongly against the Dogs.

“So back on the track today, looking to prepare the best we can. We’ve got so much to play for in these final three weeks.”

Viney said he did not expect too many changes for this weekend’s clash with the Bulldogs. Troy Chaplin, highly regarded as an assistant (forwards), will be the caretaker senior coach for the final three games when the Demons meet the Dogs, Hawthorn and then Collingwood.

“I don’t think there’ll be too many drastic changes going forward. We’re just really keen on playing four quarters of consistent Dees footy,” Viney said.

“That’s what we executed on against West Coast (last round), so three quarters against St Kilda (the game before), so that’s what we’re continuing to try and build to put it to test against some of those finals teams.”

Earlier, Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon said he did not agree with the club’s board that a new coaching voice was required to lead the team back up the ladder.

“I’m not sure I would agree with that, but that’s the board’s decisions,” Langdon said on Wednesday, speaking ahead of his 200th match this weekend, with Goodwin’s departure hanging over the club.

“I can only comment on the players’ relationship with Goody, which was always positive.

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“We always respected him and loved him as a coach, so if that’s what the board thinks, then that’s what the board thinks.”

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