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15 David Rodan

 
Details
Number 15
Height 173cm
Weight 87kg
DOB 08-10-1983
Debut R1, 2002
Games Goals
2009 19 2009 13
Career 166 Career 127
Dreamteam Points
2009 1321 Go to Dream Team

Rodan’s 2011 pre-season was rocked when, in mid-December, he underwent a second bout of LARS surgery having undergone a similar treatment the previous pre-season. Once again the little man with the big heart seems to be unstoppable – he returned to competitive action far earlier than expected in the final NAB Challenge match against GWS Giants. In 2010 he returned in Round 4 against Geelong, and followed it with a fantastic game at home against St. Kilda, winning the Peter Badcoe VC Medal in just his second game back. Rodan’s ability to bounce back from injury is one of the things that sets him apart as an AFL footballer and it holds him in good stead to have another big year in 2011.

Draft history: 2001 National AFL Draft 2nd round selection (Richmond) No. 33 overall; 2006 NAB AFL Draft 7th round selection (Port Adelaide) No. 86 overall.

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: Oak Park/Calder U/18s
  • Clubs: Richmond (2001 National Draft, pick 33), Port Adelaide (2006 National Draft, pick 86)
  • Debut: R1, 2002
  • Recruited from: Richmond
  • AFL Awards: International Rules Series 2008, Rising Star Nominee - Round 8, 2002
  • Club Awards: Most Improved 2007
  • Brownlow Votes: 32
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News

Day 3: Powering Down - and Up - NZ Mountains

The Port Adelaide playing group went from hiking to biking in New Zealand on Wednesday … and not without a few casualties. PTV has the Day 3 wrap-up.Thursday, December 01, 2011 - 6:35AM

Rodan Back As Port Gets Serious

Port midfielder David Rodan has completed a remarkable comeback from a third knee reconstructionWednesday, March 02, 2011 - 12:43PM

Comeback King Eyes Round One

Port Adelaide's David Rodan is about to complete another stunning comeback from a LARS reconstructionMonday, January 24, 2011 - 3:00PM

New Surgery For Old

Power doctor Mark Fisher says the club will perservere with LARS surgery, but only for older playersWednesday, December 01, 2010 - 1:56PM

Rodan a Round 1 Chance

Matthew Primus says David Rodan didn't hesitate to have a second LARS knee reconstructionWednesday, December 01, 2010 - 8:35AM

Video

PTV: SANFL Wrap - Round 12, 2011

PTV speaks to Matthew Nicks, including footage showcasing the sparkling form of David Rodan for the Redlegs! Read the full report at http://bit.ly/sanfl-r12-11Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 10:08AM

PTV: Rodan Ready to Recover

Having picked up a minor knock, David Rodan is just happy to have avoided another serious knee injury.Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 1:42PM

PTV: One Game Down...

David Rodan is happy to have got his first game under his belt after having a second LARS operation during the 2011 preseason.Monday, March 07, 2011 - 2:21PM

Rodan optimistic on return

David Rodan is optimistic about recovering from his second LARS operationThursday, February 17, 2011 - 6:46PM

PTV: Dr Fisher On D-Rod

Dr Mark Fisher has spoken about David Rodans second LARS operation - watch him speak about it now!Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 10:23AM


Morrish Medal 2000, 2001
NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2002
PAFC Most Improved Player 2007

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