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.”​

 

[Howard Moon]

This is like a post from the random chat thread circa 2008 during the great metal arms uprising and the Yahoo answers super powers thread.

i missed the era!

now i feel sad :/

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

i missed the era!

now i feel sad :/

Don't feel sad, for Dodo still walks among us.

 

[Howard Moon]

does he?

or is it a hologram?

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

does he?

or is it a hologram?

More like dodogram, mkay.

 

[Howard Moon]

lack of dodgy photoshop today... dont make me..

 

[Howard Moon]

 

[TheFrenchCut]

View attachment 301362

Outstanding.

 

[Jade]

 

[Jade]

Equal second place getters:





Which shits me, they were both mine.....

 

[Jade]

First Place



Congrats.

 

[Howard Moon]

got rsi for that one too! doss, prizes? my shiny penny is lonely

 

[Old Campaigner]

i'd laugh so hard if one of those appears printed out and pinned to a noticeboard in the background during an interview

 

[DapperDon]

got rsi for that one too! doss, prizes? my shiny penny is lonely

I feel a Dodoro badge would be suffice.

A miniature Dodoface

 

[Mercuri Rising]

I feel a Dodoro badge would be suffice.

A miniature Dodoface

How about a jacket?

 

[DERO]

Didn't notice it the first time but is that a little Ameet Bains in the background...?

 

[DapperDon]

How about a jacket?

YES! THIS YES

 

[carnthedons]

Didn't notice it the first time but is that a little Ameet Bains in the background...?

It's like an Orson Welles film, you notice new s**t every time

 

[Howard Moon]

its actually a magic eye puzzle

if you stare at it long enough a secret image emerges - think its a sailboat

 

[DapperDon]

its actually a magic eye puzzle

if you stare at it long enough a secret image emerges - think its a sailboat

I saw McGrath

 

[carnthedons]

I saw McGrath

 

[DapperDon]

 

[DonsRule]

 

[Howard Moon]

soooo good!

club house leader.

 

[EnolaGay]

soooo good!

club house leader.

I particularly like the attention to detail with the over-sized head.

 

[DapperDon]