David Rodan

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David Rodan (born October 8, 1983 in Fiji) is an Australian rules footballer.

Rodan was recruited by AFL club Richmond Tigers at the end of 2001 at pick 33, on the back of back-to-back Morrish Medals in 2000 and 2001. Rodan played every game for two years (from his debut in 2002), and was nominated for the AFL Rising Star award in his debut season.

The Fijian born star was mainly played as a small crumbing forward along with Andrew Krakouer in the early part of his career, until the retirement of Matthew Knights and other Tiger midfielders pushed him into the midfield.

Rodan quickly earned the endearment of Tigers fans and is nicknamed 'D-Rod'.

Unfortunately for him and the Tigers he injured his knee and spent the entire 2005 season on the sidelines after a promising pre season. Rodan made a return to league football in 2006, but was delisted at the end of the season, finding out at the club's best and fairest function via an impromptu speech from captain Kane Johnson. [1]

Rodan's career was given a reprieve when he was picked up by Port Adelaide with the final selection of the 2006 AFL draft. [2]