Footy Dept. Soon to be ex-GM - List & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro #putoutyourjackets

[Lore]

Cliff notes:

• Stepping back from his current senior role following the 2023 AFL Draft
• Transition plan, raised the possibility with Vozzo in April
• Replacement is Matt Rosa, whose thread is here: Welcome to Essendon Matthew Rosa
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  – AFL Talent & Operations Manager!

To coincide with this announcement, the Club’s General Manager of List and Recruiting, Adrian Dodoro, has made the decision to take a step back from his current senior role following this year’s NAB AFL National Draft. He will lead the Club through the upcoming 2023 Trade and Draft period in his current position prior to transitioning to and assisting Matt Rosa moving forward.​

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Dodoro, an Essendon Life Member, has played a significant role at the Bombers over nearly three decades and said the time was right to take a step back.​

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“I approached Craig back in April to discuss the concept of transition and I feel that now is the right time to make this decision,” Dodoro said.​

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"I sat on the panel to assist in the selection of Matt, and I believe he will be an outstanding acquisition to the Club for years to come. I look forward to working with Matt moving forward.​

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“These roles are very taxing on individuals and their families and it just feels like that. After nearly three decades and with stability in key roles at the Club, now is the right time for me to take a step back in to a role which will provide me and my family with a better work life balance.​

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“More immediately, we have an important few months coming up and I’m looking forward to playing my part to deliver a strong Trade and Draft period for the Club to ensure that the playing list is in a strong position for the future.”​

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Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo acknowledged the significant impact Dodoro has made at the Club since joining in a full-time role in 1998.​

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“Adrian is a highly respected Life Member of the Essendon Football Club and has made an enormous contribution to the Club and the wider AFL industry during his time in football, including assisting to navigate the Club through unprecedented and challenging periods,” Vozzo said.​

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“Throughout his time at the Bombers, Adrian’s commitment and passion to take the Club forward in its list management and recruiting, has been unquestionable. Some of the Champions of Essendon have been identified and selected by Adrian, and we will always be grateful for the important and enduring role he has played.​

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“On behalf of the entire Club, we would like to acknowledge Adrian’s selfless decision and we look forward to his ongoing contribution to the Club.​

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“Adrian will work with Matt to ensure a smooth hand-over and a successful transition of responsibilities.”​

 

[Rack Watts]

Sack Dodoro, get Fantasia, I really like his name.

 

[Ben the Gooner]

AdriQUINN Dodoro.

 

[Howard Moon]

I know you lot think disco is in the form of his life signing hooker, getting pick 5 for Carslile... but ive got news for you, this is how he has always been, i have been doling a little research and the man just keeps popping up where you least expect.




here he was brokering a middle east peace deal.. its clearly gone down hill since he left to join Essendon.



here he was after brokering the deal that got Mandela freed.



can clearly be seen taking a break on the far right, rumour has it he was responsible for the new york art deco boom



disco had a dream too ... he wrote the famous speech.



it was dodoro who talked Munroe into walking over the vent...



Disco orchestrated the Black power salute, he slowed to run second on purpose to give the man his moment.




Dicso actually took the selfie... but lost his phone in the toilet while drunk later on.



despite what is taught in school, most cut off the proper ending to the evolution of man, here it is.

so its clear to see, theres nothing this man cant do.

 

[carnthedons]

#indiscowetrust

 

[boncer34]

Can't deliver us a premiership in the last 15 seasons.

 

[Beerfish]

Can't deliver us a premiership in the last 15 seasons.

Maybe nobody asked him?

 

[carnthedons]

Can't deliver us a premiership in the last 15 seasons.

 

[Doss]

I saw Dudororororororrorooo lick his elbow once.

 

[Kakkle]

He has trouble downloading torrents for TV shows

 

[Jade]

getting pick 5 for Carslile...

 

[Howard Moon]

Pretty sure he is spending the day ironing out the kinks in the MYKI system, they call him the wolf, fixes anything, on call.

 

[Autobahn]

Struggles to fit one more jacket.

 

[Blind Turn]

I believe he was The Wolf in Pulp Fiction... many remember him as a Harvey Keitel... but they are wrong.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

I can confirm today for you all that Dodoro can infact fold a peice of a paper in half more than 7 times.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Why the * is he wearing 3 jackets in that photo?

 

[carnthedons]

Why the **** is he wearing 3 jackets in that photo?

Because he can, same reason my dog licks his junk

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Because he can, same reason my dog licks his junk

What a Dodoro lol.

 

[Howard Moon]

He wears a jacket for every time he screws stkilda, hope el Nino eases soon

 

[MightyDon]

Struggles to fit one more jacket.

 

[Beerfish]

Because he can, same reason my dog licks his junk

Your dog knows Dodo?

 

[Pweter]

He can eat 7 Jatz crackers in a minute. The man is a machine.

 

[efcboy]

Can't believe you left out the photo of Dodoro landing on the moon and the other one where he parted the Red Sea.

The original quote before it was doctored was "that's one small step for Dodoro but one giant leap for mankind".

 

[Blazeit]

None of this is surprising in the slightest. Gives unbelievable back rubs also. I hear he personally rubs down each player after a game.

 

[Zach Package]

Finished The Neverending Story too

 

[Doss]

An Adrian Dodoro roundhouse kick can be seen from outer space. With the naked eye.