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.”​

 

[carloss]

Can he actually build a team?

 

[The Bomb]

Can he actually build a team?

It has had 20 years and built what you have been watching for the last 5 years. Maybe needs another 10 years to win a final.

 

[BeeZurk]

His recruiting style is outdated, he needs to go, this is one area of the club that will benefit from a fresh set of eyes/strategy.
What would his KPI's be that measures his performance? Its a cop out to say "oh I recruited a gun but its up to the coaches to get the best out of the player". Part of that is true but a coach can only do so much with a player.

 

[faible]

His recruiting style is outdated, he needs to go, this is one area of the club that will benefit from a fresh set of eyes/strategy.
What would his KPI's be that measures his performance? Its a cop out to say "oh I recruited a gun but its up to the coaches to get the best out of the player". Part of that is true but a coach can only do so much with a player.

You do know the National Recruiting Manager is Rob Forster-Knight, right?

https://au.linkedin.com/in/rob-forster-knight-b8a17376

 

[boncer34]

You do know the National Recruiting Manager is Rob Forster-Knight, right?

https://au.linkedin.com/in/rob-forster-knight-b8a17376

So we've moved Adrian on from the position.

Whys he still at the club?

 

[faible]

So we've moved Adrian on from the position.

Whys he still at the club?

They've moved him to a role he might be able to offer value in whilst having fresh face(s) involved in the drafting process?

 

[boncer34]

They've moved him to a role he might be able to offer value in whilst having fresh face(s) involved in the drafting process?

What role?

 

[faible]

What role?

https://au.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dodoro-32177b88

 

[boncer34]

https://au.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dodoro-32177b88

Seems like criticism of his recruitment style being outdated is still valid then.

 

[faible]

Seems like criticism of his recruitment style being outdated is still valid then.

He oversees the department, but AFAIK isn't the one doing the scouting or draft night selections anymore.

Certainly there's been a broader restructuring of the list management setup that came in with Mahoney, of which Dodoro is one part of but not the sole part of.

Presumably given Mahoney was fairly involved at Melbourne he would have some concept of what he's doing and whether / if Dodoro can add value to that setup.

 

[boncer34]

He oversees the department, but AFAIK isn't the one doing the scouting or draft night selections anymore.

Certainly there's been a broader restructuring of the list management setup that came in with Mahoney, of which Dodoro is one part of but not the sole part of.

Presumably given Mahoney was fairly involved at Melbourne he would have some concept of what he's doing and whether / if Dodoro can add value to that setup.

Pretty hard to oversee something without having input I'd suggest.

 

[Call Me Cake]

He oversees the department, but AFAIK isn't the one doing the scouting or draft night selections anymore.

Certainly there's been a broader restructuring of the list management setup that came in with Mahoney, of which Dodoro is one part of but not the sole part of.

Presumably given Mahoney was fairly involved at Melbourne he would have some concept of what he's doing and whether / if Dodoro can add value to that setup.

Nah.

Stop trying to justify his stain on the club.

You don't stay at a place for 25+ years unless you have majority control, and we all know what type of personality he is.

Man needs to go.

 

[faible]

Pretty hard to oversee something without having input I'd suggest.

Did I say he doesn't have input?

I said he isn't the sole part of it the list management setup, and AFAIK Rob Forster-Knight is the one who oversees the scouting and draft selection portion of list management these days.

 

[faible]

unless you have majority control

we all know what type of personality he is

Meh. Your posting is, as usual, questionable.

 

[Lore]

You don't stay at a place for 25+ years unless you have majority control, and we all know what type of personality he is.

There are plenty of companies that retain staff just about for life, promoting them about once a decade. Younger generations job-hop every year or two to climb the corporate ladder as quickly as possible, and supposedly will work for a dozen different companies in their lifetimes, but that doesn't mean it's the norm for everyone everywhere.

 

[boncer34]

Did I say he doesn't have input?

I said he isn't the sole part of it the list management setup, and AFAIK Rob Forster-Knight is the one who oversees the scouting and draft selection portion of list management these days.

Actually when someone criticised Dodoro's methods for being outdated you posted this.

You do know the National Recruiting Manager is Rob Forster-Knight, right?

https://au.linkedin.com/in/rob-forster-knight-b8a17376

Made me think you were suggesting Dodoro wasn't involved. Otherwise it's an odd post.

 

[boncer34]

There are plenty of companies that retain staff just about for life, promoting them about once a decade. Younger generations job-hop every year or two to climb the corporate ladder as quickly as possible, and supposedly will work for a dozen different companies in their lifetimes, but that doesn't mean it's the norm for everyone everywhere.

Those staff generally help the companies reach their goals.

 

[Lore]

Those staff generally help the companies reach their goals.

That wasn't the point I was responding to though was it?

 

[boncer34]

That wasn't the point I was responding to though was it?

What was the point you were making?

 

[Burzum]

Did I say he doesn't have input?

I said he isn't the sole part of it the list management setup, and AFAIK Rob Forster-Knight is the one who oversees the scouting and draft selection portion of list management these days.

No one has said he's the sole part of the list management setup but when you're the manager of a department then it's your philosophy being executed. The buck stops with him. The setup has changed more now with Rutten having a greater input but I don't believe Dodoro should even get a chance.

 

[Lore]

What was the point you were making?

He made four points, I refuted one and let the rest through to the keeper. You can read back if you're that curious.

 

[boncer34]

He made four points, I refuted one and let the rest through to the keeper. You can read back if you're that curious.

Oh ok.

 

[faible]

Actually when someone criticised Dodoro's methods for being outdated you posted this.


Made me think you were suggesting Dodoro wasn't involved. Otherwise it's an odd post.

It appeared to me that the poster thought Dodoro was the sole person responsible for our draft selections, so I gave them additional information

 

[boncer34]

It appeared to me that the poster though Dodoro was the sole person responsible for our draft selections, so I gave them additional information

Oh. I just assumed they meant what they posted.

 

[faible]

it's your philosophy being executed

Disagree

The buck stops with him

Partly agree

The set up has changed more now with Rutten having a greater input

Among others

I don't believe Dodoro should even get a chance.

That's fine, you can believe that.