The school’s resident funnyman and storyteller, John “Doddsy” Dodd, is a much-loved Education Support staff member with quite a story to tell about his wonderful lifelong association with sport. Nearing 75, Doddsy was a prominent figure at the Footscray football and cricket clubs for many years. He captained or coached five cricketers who went on to play for Australia; and as the footy club’s development officer he recruited several future Bulldogs stars, including a Brownlow medallist, eventually rising to serve the Dogs as club secretary. He later joined his old mate Kevin Sheedy at Essendon. During this interview, Doddsy also:
• Playfully reveals some surprising insights about his long-time friend, our principal Steve Warner.
• Opens up about his near-fatal brush with the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.
• Performs a comical phantom race call of the Manor Lakes College Cup, which features some familiar names from around the campus. Who wins the Cup? And who finishes last? Tune in to find out...
Manorisms is co-hosted by Year 11 student and secondary school vice-captain Ruby Collins, and college writing mentor, author and former journalist Ben Collins. The show is produced by Aiden Arandez, with support from Jamie Canning and Jonathan Lynch. Cover art and music provided by Michael Poke.
