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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Heard he was going to be the executive consultant for the Windy Hill redevelopment.
Maybe he’s resting up before he takes that on. Heard he’s a dab hand at property development.
 
Isn't that a good thing?

Some of the biggest business scams have been uncovered and stopped when the perpetrator goes on leave.
We can hope for a similar outcome here
 
Mercurial89 said:
Isn't that a good thing?

Some of the biggest business scams have been uncovered and stopped when the perpetrator goes on leave.
We can hope for a similar outcome here
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do we get compensation for him ****ing us up

asking for a friend
 
Mercurial89 said:
Isn't that a good thing?

Some of the biggest business scams have been uncovered and stopped when the perpetrator goes on leave.
We can hope for a similar outcome here
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The timing is interesting.
 
Surely coach misspoke - I’ve corrected him:

I've said repeatedly we owe him a debt of gratitude and our club wouldn't be what it is today without 'Hepp' ‘Jackets’ leading us through a really difficult period.

"We'll keep having those discussions, and ultimately, it'll be Dyson Adrian who makes that decision."
 

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Rick Ross said:
Guess with only 14 players out of contract jackets has excelled himself in the contacting role. After all that hard work (giving away long term contracts) he deserves a break. Maybe permanently?
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DERO said:
The timing is interesting.
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  • Dodo takes on contracts role
  • Barham says he can stay as long as he likes (read: leave when he's ready)
  • Dodo gives long term contracts to players many deem undeserving
  • Goes on leave when there are 14 contracts unresolved
  • Rosa is left to resolve the 14 while also helping prepare for the draft/s

Is it;
a) Dodo scorched earthing the place by setting Rosa up to fail
b) Covid 19
c) The Dodoro equivalent of 'hamstring awareness'
d) Dodo passing the buck because he's being told Heppell isn't getting a contract
e) A soft exit
 
Are contracts ticked off by the board?
 
ghostdog said:
  • Dodo takes on contracts role
  • Barham says he can stay as long as he likes (read: leave when he's ready)
  • Dodo gives long term contracts to players many deem undeserving
  • Goes on leave when there are 14 contracts unresolved
  • Rosa is left to resolve the 14 while also helping prepare for the draft/s

Is it;
a) Dodo scorched earthing the place by setting Rosa up to fail
b) Covid 19
c) The Dodoro equivalent of 'hamstring awareness'
d) Dodo passing the buck because he's being told Heppell isn't getting a contract
e) A soft exit
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a)… from those options.

OR (adding my own)

f) Dodo is just bad at his job. Really, really, really, really bad.

He’s either gone scorched earth or he’s bad at his job.
 
DERO said:
Are contracts ticked off by the board?
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They are but it is usually done with the recommendation of the CEO and the boards football director which I believe is still Andrew Welsh .
 
He’s leaving

He’s not leaving

He’s “on leave” during the busiest period of the year

Go Essington



(My view - hardly an earth-shattering opinion - is that Barham is pretty clearly trying to get rid of him and has been since he took over, but is having real trouble due to his links to supporters / Sheedy / possibly other board members)
 
SpeckieMcVeigh said:


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Think Cal has had a bit of a typo . Rosa took the top job which was rebranded.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Update: Football Department Changes

The Essendon Football Club wishes to advise of the following changes to its Football Department Structure.
www.essendonfc.com.au www.essendonfc.com.au

www.foxsports.com.au

Bombers’ ‘secret succession plan’ as long-time list boss to step back

Bombers’ ‘secret succession plan’ as long-time list boss to step back
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au


“Bolt from the blue”: Essendon acquisition labelled a surprise but club great welcomes change

The Bombers have made significant changes.
www.sen.com.au www.sen.com.au

One thing that is overlooked a bit is Rohan Obrien is also working with us now and watching a lot of under 18 footy along with RFK and Darren Farrugia who was at Melbourne during their build and Merve Keane back part time.
 
Bunk Moreland said:
He’s leaving

He’s not leaving

He’s “on leave” during the busiest period of the year

Go Essington



(My view - hardly an earth-shattering opinion - is that Barham is pretty clearly trying to get rid of him and has been since he took over, but is having real trouble due to his links to supporters / Sheedy / possibly other board members)
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My tip is he is leaving the football department but they may have another project lined up.
 

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