Footy Dept. Adrian Dodoro - Leaving EFC. #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.”​

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Are we......are we actually beginning to start thinking about becoming a professional run football club?

 

[boncer34]

One thing I’d say - anybody who thinks the departure of Sheedy and Dodoro means some magical uptick in fortunes better think again.

Plenty more to be fixed beyond those two.

I don't know anyone who thinks this will result in a magical uptick.

 

[Zach Package]

One thing I’d say - anybody who thinks the departure of Sheedy and Dodoro means some magical uptick in fortunes better think again.

Plenty more to be fixed beyond those two.

I’m going to the game tonight, I was expecting a loss but now that Sheedy and Dodoro are out I’m expecting a 20 goal win.

 

[naraku]

While this isn't instantly going to change our fortunes, it is a massive step in the right direction.

 

[boncer34]

While this isn't instantly going to change our fortunes, it is a massive step in the right direction.

It's the last stone we haven't turned over

 

[Squeaky]

Sheedy and Dodo out in the same week?

The media team know when to release the news!

Big % Discounts at the Bomberstore!!
Get in quick.

 

[faible]

I don't know anyone who thinks this will result in a magical uptick.

Rosa will fix everything. 2025 Premiers BABY

 

[Squeaky]

Like he needs a reason!

Friday is a reason!

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Breaking up is hard, as Bombers struggle to let go of the past

Kevin Sheedy has finally stepped down from the board and Adrian Dodoro has taken personal leave, but 20 years after their last win in a final, the Bombers need to redefine the meaning of an “Essendon person”.

www.theage.com.au

 

[BrunoV]

One thing I’d say - anybody who thinks the departure of Sheedy and Dodoro means some magical uptick in fortunes better think again.

Plenty more to be fixed beyond those two.

Yep. We are almost entirely committed to the current list with no real scope to change in the next 24 months.

By the way, that's the product of the last 2 times Dodoro oversaw the use of 3 sets of top 10 picks in the space of 24 months at the start of a rebuild (i.e. Parish, Francis and McGrath and then Cox, Perkins and Reid) that hasn't be a catalyst for more than the usual mediocrity.

I find it almost amusing that the people think that the departure of Sheedy and Dodoro at this point stands as some sort of meaningful cultural change. The club is still overseen by a board that will engage in a circle jerk over the list every time it meets - they're still a bunch of useless sycophants.

 

[Maxabillions]

Oh yeah we extended the shit out of that leave. Good ****ing riddance. 35 years jfc

 

[nipst@r]

One thing I’d say - anybody who thinks the departure of Sheedy and Dodoro means some magical uptick in fortunes better think again.

Plenty more to be fixed beyond those two.

I mean of course we still need to steer the car, but at least we're no longer driving with the handbrake on.

 

[Burzum]

All these years of making every discussion into how much he’s killing the club, he’s finally gone. We did, everyone.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

One thing I’d say - anybody who thinks the departure of Sheedy and Dodoro means some magical uptick in fortunes better think again.

Plenty more to be fixed beyond those two.

Thats true, but this is 2 pretty big steps.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Best day ever

 

[nipst@r]

Sheedy, heppel, dodo - biggest win of the season for me. Saved a wasted year.

All deserve recognition for the hard work and love for the club over a long time but all needed to go to move forward. Well done bombers.

2025 - miss finals
2026 - win a final
2027 - top four or flag?

Said we'd be back in contention 3 years after all 3 are gone so let's see.

List still needs bit of shake up and trade out some players but hope is on the horizon.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Sheedy, heppel, dodo - biggest win of the season for me. Saved a wasted year.

All deserve recognition for the hard work and love for the club over a long time but all needed to go to move forward. Well done bombers.

2025 - miss finals
2026 - win a final
2027 - top four or flag?

Said we'd be back in contention 3 years after all 3 are gone so let's see.

List still needs bit of shake up and trade out some players but hope is on the horizon.

no.

We have too many holes in our list to be thinking we are wining finals, let alone a GF within 3 years.

 

[Kong]

Love him or hate him, he loved the place. He was flawed and it's past due that he was moved on but thank you for your service.

Hopefully you can see some success soon.

So do many on here, doesn't warrant 20+ years of employment.

 

[wichidi]

Thats true, but this is 2 pretty big steps.

Yes, not a magical fix, but the first of many steps in the right direction. The titanic takes time to change direction before it sinks.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Wait so who do we blame now?

 

[nipst@r]

no.

We have too many holes in our list to be thinking we are wining finals, let alone a GF within 3 years.

3 years is a long time in footy.

I think winning a final by end 2027 is entirely realistic.

Merret will be 32 at end of 2027 season, if you don't think we can win a final before then would you look to get 2 first rounders for merret and bottom out a bit more.

 

[Call Me Cake]

We really got Dodo leaving before GTA VI

 

[nipst@r]

About 2 months after last year's gf, so most clubs had won 1 final in a 4 year period.

 

[Beerfish]

Wait so who do we blame now?

Scott. People are already doing it.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Scott. People are already doing it.

I’m losing faith in Scott - will be the most used sentence on Essendon bf next year