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

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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.”​

 

[owen87]

Thoughts on a sos and dodo partnership?

I'm undecided on SOS being any good; he's had some good draft selections in his time, but has generally had a strong hand at the draft to allow it.

Wells at Geelong or Beatson at Sydney are two who seems to consistently find later selections that have seemingly better than average success rates.

For all the criticism he wears, Dodoro is actually quite decent with later selections and KPPs, just seems to miss on selecting midfielders.

 

[BrunoV]

So what part of what he’s done in the last 6 weeks doesn’t get a huge tick?

Retained everyone we wanted to retain.
Added experienced bodies for next to nothing in positions of need.
Added 2 super promising, young, developing talls.
Added 2 strong and physical pressure forwards that can hit the scoreboard.

If the worst move you make in an exchange period is deciding to delist Tom Jok then you’ve done exceedingly well, have you not?

I can't remember, was there someone who was out of contract we have re-signed?

 

[Bombermania]

Its not entirely Adrian's fault if the team's game plan has been junk or the coaches are playing players out of position. Knowing this club there is probably an inside mid on the list but has been stuck playing on the outside or up forward or down back, now I don't know who that is or if they exist but the way this side has been managed in recent years then anything is possible.

 

[owen87]

Its not entirely Adrian's fault if the team's game plan has been junk or the coaches are playing players out of position. Knowing this club there is probably an inside mid on the list but has been stuck playing on the outside or up forward or down back, now I don't know who that is or if they exist but the way this side has been managed in recent years then anything is possible.

Dylan Clarke is the only one that springs to mind that was drafted and played as a pure inside midfielder type at U18.

McGrath & Parish both had midfield pedigree as inside / outside types.

Can't think of anyone else we've drafted other than Mynott or now Hibberd that you'd define as an inside midfielder type, and they weren't high selections.

 

[BomberARMY]

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

The last 20 years occurred in the past 6 weeks?

No wonder I'm tired.

Is anyone who has Dodoro on the nose judging him on his last 6 weeks alone?

You should do something to help that tiredness though, maybe get off the net and do something constructive, hot pocket?

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

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[boncer34]

Is anyone who has Dodoro on the nose judging him on his last 6 weeks alone?

You should do something to help that tiredness though, maybe get off the net and do something constructive, hot pocket?

I know I'm going to regret asking this.

Hot pocket?

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

I know I'm going to regret asking this.

Hot pocket?

Watch Austin Powers - Dr Evil

 

[yodellinhank]

I know I'm going to regret asking this.

Hot pocket?

 

[Mikevk123]

I'm undecided on SOS being any good; he's had some good draft selections in his time, but has generally had a strong hand at the draft to allow it.

Wells at Geelong or Beatson at Sydney are two who seems to consistently find later selections that have seemingly better than average success rates.

For all the criticism he wears, Dodoro is actually quite decent with later selections and KPPs, just seems to miss on selecting midfielders.

Sos could complement dodo well though. Sos was able to grab some handy players for the blues. Newman, Docherty, Setterfield, Plowman, Marchbank.

 

[TDay]

Oh look at that, Hibberd in the rookie draft.
Lucky dodo didnt panic and waste a pick in the 30s for him hey.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Did that Chirgwin guy everyone here was creaming their pants over go undrafted?

I guess the peanut gallery here must be pretty pleased they not only know more than Dodoro but every single recruiter in the AFL.

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

Did that Chirgwin guy everyone here was creaming their pants over go undrafted?

I guess the peanut gallery here must be pretty pleased they not only know more than Dodoro but every single recruiter in the AFL.

I’m not 1 of those guys because I’ve never seen him play but just because he’s gone undrafted doesn’t make them necessarily wrong. Tim Kelly and stack come to mind proving recruiters wrong.

 

[fairbump_playon]

I’m not 1 of those guys because I’ve never seen him play but just because he’s gone undrafted doesn’t make them necessarily wrong. Tim Kelly and stack come to mind proving recruiters wrong.

No it just makes them highly likely to be wrong

 

[Milanista28]

Looked at the highlights for Coleman, I bet Dodoro was on the money here again and he becomes a good footballer. Made them pay up at least

 

[TheGrizz]

Looked at the highlights for Coleman, I bet Dodoro was on the money here again and he becomes a good footballer. Made them pay up at least

Draft coverage said Dodoro travelled up to QLD 3 times this year to watch him. If we bid to late then Brisbane match without thinking twice.

I doubt Dodoro did it just to be a nuisance. There is probably a reason Brisbane traded in order to match for him and let Martin and Cumberland go.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

Dodoro is good mates with SOS. Operation get SOS?

 

[Mercurial89]

I’m not 1 of those guys because I’ve never seen him play but just because he’s gone undrafted doesn’t make them necessarily wrong. Tim Kelly and stack come to mind proving recruiters wrong.

Not really proving them wrong. These guys have more information available than people on here.

The landscape In the AFL was you can improve your team via the draft. There was only one Avenue really (aside from trade).
This led to the league valuing draft picks above all else, you could only add to your list at certain times and with limited shots.
There were reasons why players like that especially in the case of Stack, were not drafted, they were seen as greater risks for the clubs if they couldn't get them right off field vs safer options. You go for the safe floor over the high ceiling with no floor.

Now as the league changes it opens up teams to be able to make more speculative calls, because if you blow a speculative pick you may get another chance to quickly replace them and not fall too far behind.

The biggest mistake people on here make is they treat every decision a club/recruiter/player makes as if they have the same information as the person making the decision. That and being overly emotional.

 

[yodellinhank]

The knower of all things. Even when he's wrong he's right.

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

Not really proving them wrong. These guys have more information available than people on here.

Hmm with all this intel that recruiting teams have I reckon people on here would have more of an idea what Melbourne needs than what Melbourne recruiting team drafted this year? With all this intel was Zac Clarke a good recruit for us last year?

What it proves is recruiting is not an exact science and doesn't matter how much intel you have you cannot predict the future.

The NFL has far greater scope into talent identification because there players go through a college system, yet they too have many busts with slip side the GOAT Brady going late in his draft year.

so going back to my sentiment - just because a player doesn't get drafted it doesn't guarantee a player is a spud

 

[owen87]

Hmm with all this intel that recruiting teams have I reckon people on here would have more of an idea what Melbourne needs than what Melbourne recruiting team drafted this year? With all this intel was Zac Clarke a good recruit for us last year?

What it proves is recruiting is not an exact science and doesn't matter how much intel you have you cannot predict the future.

The NFL has far greater scope into talent identification because there players go through a college system, yet they too have many busts with slip side the GOAT Brady going late in his draft year.

so going back to my sentiment - just because a player doesn't get drafted it doesn't guarantee a player is a spud

If we shifted the draft age to 21 instead of 18 you'd have a better indication of many of the players; the extra physical development and time spent playing against men would serve players well. We don't really have anything similar to their college sports though, you'd have to have universities aligned with VFL teams or some such to get close.

Also Quarterbacks are notoriously difficult to identify given those who are elite at college level often seem to struggle with the extra speed and height of defenders at NFL level. It's quite interesting.

 

[Mercurial89]

Hmm with all this intel that recruiting teams have I reckon people on here would have more of an idea what Melbourne needs than what Melbourne recruiting team drafted this year? With all this intel was Zac Clarke a good recruit for us last year?

What it proves is recruiting is not an exact science and doesn't matter how much intel you have you cannot predict the future.

The NFL has far greater scope into talent identification because there players go through a college system, yet they too have many busts with slip side the GOAT Brady going

Hmm with all this intel that recruiting teams have I reckon people on here would have more of an idea what Melbourne needs than what Melbourne recruiting team drafted this year? With all this intel was Zac Clarke a good recruit for us last year?

What it proves is recruiting is not an exact science and doesn't matter how much intel you have you cannot predict the future.

Are you seriously comparing the recruiting departments of AFL clubs to people who post on football forums and insinuating it's even close?

We needed Ruck depth, Zach Clarke was a fine low cost option.

 

[sydney_gws]

Dodoro is good mates with SOS. Operation get SOS?

Why don't you and Carlton do a trade of list managers. SOS won't have the conflict of intetest with his son then

 

[doug85]

Why don't you and Carlton do a trade of list managers. SOS won't have the conflict of intetest with his son then

He doesn’t have a conflict of interest now. He left.