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Adrian Dodoro shares untold draft and trade stories and insights from his 22 years of leading the Bombers' recruiting team.

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Dodoro calls on AFL to resist list cuts

Adrian Dodoro says radical list cuts could starve talented Indigenous players of AFL opportunities.
LISTEN: Dodoro sets the record straight

Adrian Dodoro answers members' questions about the past, present and future in a revealing episode of Dodcast.
LISTEN: How Dons dealt with 2016 bans

Adrian Dodoro is joined by James Kelly to detail how the club picked up the pieces after the darkest day in its history.

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Dodcast | Members' questions: Setting the record straight

Adrian Dodoro answers Essendon members' questions about the past, present and future in a must-listen episode.

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50:03

Dodcast | 2015/16: A rollercoaster period (ft. James Kelly)

Adrian Dodoro discusses the highs and lows of a two-year period for Essendon that included WADA-imposed suspensions, top-up players and a bumper draft, with unsung hero James Kelly a special guest.

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36:28

Dodcast | 2017 trade period (ft. Devon Smith)

How did the Bombers orchestrate arguably their most successful trade period in history? Adrian Dodoro is joined by special guest Devon Smith to lift the lid.

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19:50

Dodcast | Dons' 2016 draft dux

Adrian Dodoro shares insights into the Bombers' first-ever draft with pick No.1, why the club wanted the limelight and what put Andrew McGrath ahead of the pack.

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11:56

Dodcast | The letter that secured a rookie sensation

One of his most treasured recruits and dearest friends, Adrian Dodoro tells the story of Damien Peverill, from his journey to Essendon to the qualities that made him succeed.

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20:03

Dodcast | The Jobe Watson story

From 'uncoordinated baby giraffe' to Essendon great. Adrian Dodoro shares untold stories of Jobe Watson, from his early struggles to his sensational rise and exemplary leadership during turbulent times for the Bombers.

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16:59

Dodcast | The draftee opposition recruiters laughed about

Adrian Dodoro goes back to where it all began in the second episode of Dodcast, sharing insights on the recruitment of Essendon great Dean Rioli and Kevin Sheedy's remarkable influence.

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21:33

Dodcast | How Dons salvaged 2013 draft

In the first episode of Dodcast, Adrian Dodoro details the unprecedented challenges surrounding the 2013 draft, and how the Bombers overcame them to land four players in their best 22.

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Dodcast

Dodoro calls on AFL to resist list cuts

LISTEN: Dodoro sets the record straight

LISTEN: How Dons dealt with 2016 bans

Dodcast | Members' questions: Setting the record straight

Dodcast | 2015/16: A rollercoaster period (ft. James Kelly)

Dodcast | 2017 trade period (ft. Devon Smith)

Dodcast | Dons' 2016 draft dux

Dodcast | The letter that secured a rookie sensation

Dodcast | The Jobe Watson story

Dodcast | The draftee opposition recruiters laughed about

Dodcast | How Dons salvaged 2013 draft

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