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.”​

 

[Doss]

Ouch, Gordo going the long handle.

 

[Howard Moon]

 

[BrunoV]

Ouch, Gordo going the long handle.

* him, he's a sniveling weasel and exactly what I'd expect give his background.

He should leave list management decisions to people who know what they are doing. The Dogs can otherwise look forward to 7 years of Josh Schache on $1m a year. He'd probably get away with it, too, because there is seen to be a link between the tail wagging the Dog (pun intended) and their last premiership.

 

[Doss]

I was only having a laugh about the Gordo poster, Bruno!

 

[Howard Moon]

maybe he needs to come out like coaches do and say "if we don't win a final next year ill fall on my sword"

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

To answer the question in the title.

Nope.

 

[BrunoV]

I was only having a laugh about the Gordo poster, Bruno!

And I was only overreacting.

 

[Doss]

And I was only overreacting.

Mistook you for Jade there for a sec.

 

[Jade]

Mistook you for Jade there for a sec.

I'm not sure why, but I feel you need to be cut.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Before this trade period I thought best case scenario would be losing out first and second this year and our second next year to gain all three players, but by the looks of it we'll only lose our first and second this year and third next year. Magical effort by Jackets himself.

 

[Lightening Bear]

its amazing play by Dodoro TBH we have drafted well over the last 10 years besides Melkshame.

but this is the first year where the draft isn't that great from all reports so trading seems like a good idea.

and althou Saad is a bit hit and miss he will still add speed to our team we now have a very quick side (not so much in the middle) but bookends are like the flash and the middle is like hulk.

 

[Howard Moon]

Melkshame - that better not be a typo!

im giving you the benefit of doubt here, its brilliant.

 

[Lightening Bear]

no that is his name. as in its a shame we drafted him

we have several funny names in our Team:

Dyson Herpie
David Zararakisconstanble
Tom Hightower
Martin Glee the Musical
Anthony Ronald Mcdonald-Tippenwodie
Brendan God Don't make a turnover
Conner Mcgregor
Michael HoarMunger
Zach Ferratt
Action Jackson Loverboyvarde
Cale superfood Hooker
Smoking Joe Dannahurl
Andrew Cory Mcgrath
David Jones Myers
Patrick Armbruise
Kobe GardenMulch
Michael the Hitman Hartley
Darcy the preist Parish
Kyle LangfordFairlane
Devon SmithChips
Adam Sad

 

[Howard Moon]

I believe Brad hill agrees with Armbruise

 

[Bunk Moreland]

 

[Pweter]

While some may believe this song to be about cocaine dependency, it was in actual fact a homage to one Adrian Dodoro. Master of Puppets indeed.

 

[DonsRule]

Reusable

 

[Runk]

Reusable

Right. That's it. You win the internet. I'm out.

 

[vast]

Reusable

How ******* salty is that chick with her arms crossed. If the trade goes through for 25+30 tommorow that will be all the Bigfooty Dog supporters.

 

[Beerfish]

How ******* salty is that chick with her arms crossed. If the trade goes through for 25+30 tommorow that will be all the Bigfooty Dog supporters.

I've always hated that bitch for stinking up that photo.

 

[Old Campaigner]

How ******* salty is that chick with her arms crossed. If the trade goes through for 25+30 tommorow that will be all the Bigfooty Dog supporters.

Is there a higher res version she can be cut out of and have her picture used as a reply to salty salty dogs fans tomorrow?

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

He was never the same player after that mark his hips were ****ed.

 

[DERO]

BANDIT

 

[freddy mercury]

I love you dodo. Let me do things to you. Whatever you want you name it.

 

[Beerfish]

My hero.