AN EMBARASSED Simon Goodwin insists he's ready to coach Melbourne on Sunday against the Giants, despite being forced to cut short a press conference on Wednesday due to illness.

Goodwin fronted reporters on Wednesday but half way through his voice became to waiver, as it became apparent he was unwell.

Assistant coach Troy Chaplin stepped in to finish the media conference as Goodwin was assessed by the club doctor.

On Thursday morning at Casey Fields, Goodwin reassured reporters he was in good health.

"Yesterday was a bit of carry on and I didn't have a great day," he said.

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"I had some tests, it was pretty precautionary but I'm feeling great. Nothing a good sleep, a feed and a big drink of water didn't fix, so I'm back on track today and looking forward to the weekend.

"I just wasn't feeling too well at all and it was just a bit of a dizzy spell. I had a few tests, got sorted and felt fine.

I got a bit of a razz from the boys. It obviously created some good vision too. Outside of it being a little bit embarrassing, everything is fine, which is great.

The demands of coaching an AFL side are high, and Goodwin admitted it was probably a timely reminder to look after his own health and wellbeing, not just that of the team.

"I think it was just a little sign to say slow down a bit," he said.

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"That's what my wife told me, and the kids have reminded me to slow down and take it easy and look after yourself, but as I said I'm feeling good today and ready to go."

The Demons face the Giants at the MCG on Sunday afternoon in a crucial match in the context of 15th-placed Melbourne's season.

GWS have only won two of its past 16 games at the MCG but are high on confidence after defeating the bottom-placed Carlton by 93 points last weekend.