Footy Dept. Adrian Dodoro - Leaving EFC. #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 – AFL Talent & Operations Manager!
Full text from media release said:
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.”​
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Barham last night

I take it that he's fully gone from the club now. Also, thats a fair clip in terms of how things were prior to Rosa.

“We have injected more money into our list management recruitment team and will continue to support this critical area which is now lead by Matt Rosa. We now have a detailed list management strategy, to guide us so that the decision making is strategic and well planned, giving us the best opportunity to grow towards the sustained success we all desire. Its also appropriate we thank Adrian Dodoro for his efforts over the past decades and wish him well. He has given long service and will always be an important part of this clubs history.”
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The Prosecutor said:
Barham last night

I take it that he's fully gone from the club now. Also, thats a fair clip in terms of how things were prior to Rosa.
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Was Dodoro there last night?
 

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fairbump_playon said:
He’s working at Port Melbourne with the Hirds and it seems maybe Doise, who will take a playing - assistant role

The band’s back together!
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Nooooo.
Now obviously I follow us in the VFL but the club I have always supported in the VFL is Port Melbourne.
Now I am getting Hird and Dodoro. What next Kevin Sheedy as media liaison ?
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ant555 said:
Nooooo.
Now obviously I follow us in the VFL but the club I have always supported in the VFL is Port Melbourne.
Now I am getting Hird and Dodoro. What next Kevin Sheedy as media liaison ?
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No Robbo’s got that position
 

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