WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - DAVID RODAN

[old dee 23,801]

Can't hurt to see how he goes for almost nothing. Did he play in Port's premiership? I'm sure he wont be a walk up start, but the competition for spots will be good, and if he can prove that he deserves to be in the side, then great.

From memory YES

[Sir Why You Little 37,052]

Think of him as a 1-2 year player. Next year we do the same.

Experience at low cost. If David REALLY wants to play he has a chance to make a difference.

Good recruiting in my book.

Will crumb the ball from Dawes & Clark contests i hope.

[Devil In Disguise 2,278]

Even has better skills than Bartram. Good pick up.

[rpfc 28,542]

He can help teach the small forwards where to run and move to, but definitely won't play much this year

What small forwards?

He will play.

[binman 43,138]

And we wouldn't want that, would we?

Clearly you don't but obviously the club doesn't share your view

[Deestroy All 14,266]

Garry Lyon personally sought him out so Melbourne will feature in the 2013 grandfinal footy show. He can help teach the small forwards where to run and move to, but definitely won't play much this year

It's not all Black or White, some people aren't over the moonwalk about this, but he could be Dangerous and kick the winning goal in a Thriller. I know these puns are Bad, but I just can't stop til I get enough.

Also Pederson's nickname is short for paedophile.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Think of him as a 1-2 year player. Next year we do the same.

Experience at low cost. If David REALLY wants to play he has a chance to make a difference.

Good recruiting in my book.

Will crumb the ball from Dawes & Clark contests i hope.

Totally agree WYL.

Of all the smallish players we have, not one knows how to crumb to a tall forward.

Even if he does re-injure his knee, I'm sure his knowledge will come in very handy mentoring our players.

He is the consummate crumber.

Dance for us David.

[binman 43,138]

He's a hard worker

The key reason why we've got him IMO. Look at who we've picked up so far. All sold citizens and elite trainers - to a man. Conversely look at the players who have left or are rumored to be on the block. There have been question marks on their approach to training (with the possible exception of Rivers).

Neeld is desperate to drive up the training standards and clearly sees it as a fundamental element of successful sides. Where the risk of having an older bloke at the club who trains at 100%. Whose spot on the list is he taking?

[H_T 3,049]

It's not all Black or White, some people aren't over the moonwalk about this, but he could be Dangerous and kick the winning goal in a Thriller. I know these puns are Bad, but I just can't stop til I get enough.

Also Pederson's nickname is short for paedophile.

You're Off the Wall.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

If we could have drafted Rodan for nuttin.

Do you think this may be a trade off to give PA somethin for nuttin with a view

for North to get Jacobs with the pick 49 we can give them for Pederson?

Edited October 25, 2012 by Chippy

[rpfc 28,542]

If we could have drafted Rodan for nuttin.

Do you think this may be a trade off to give PA somethin for nuttin with a view

for North to get Jacobs with the pick 49 we can give them for Pederson?

We traded him for nothing.

Pick 88 is useless to us. Wouldn't get near that pick.

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

Welcome to the club Rodan. Already looking sharp!

Great job man! Make up a Dawes one

[jabberwocky 2,301]

You're Off the Wall.

That was Bad

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Clearly you don't but obviously the club doesn't share your view

I had similar thoughts about Byron Pickett and the FD didn't share my thoughts on him either and Ben Holland.

[pm24 451]

Another example of the club bringing in a player that has been in a successful program and played in a grand final (in 2007). Fill's a need, so a smart move by the club given we gave up practically nothing in pick 88.

Edited October 25, 2012 by pm24

[The Great One 99 125]

From memory YES

Cheers Old Dee, I have done some research. He did play in Ports 2007 Grand Final. Seems we are getting some good experiance in.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

I realise that rpfc

What I'm saying is we effectively are trading 49 & 88 to get Pederson

Which North are on trading to PA to get Jacobs

[Moonshadow 17,676]

It's not all Black or White, some people aren't over the moonwalk about this, but he could be Dangerous and kick the winning goal in a Thriller. I know these puns are Bad, but I just can't stop til I get enough.

.

Just beat it!

Edited October 25, 2012 by Moonshadow

[H_T 3,049]

The key reason why we've got him IMO. Look at who we've picked up so far. All sold citizens and elite trainers - to a man. Conversely look at the players who have left or are rumored to be on the block. There have been question marks on their approach to training (with the possible exception of Rivers).

Neeld is desperate to drive up the training standards and clearly sees it as a fundamental element of successful sides. Where the risk of having an older bloke at the club who trains at 100%. Whose spot on the list is he taking?

Another poster on another site was very critical of Neeld in obtaining Rodan. Words such as Neeld is putting dad's army together "to save himself".

I'm taking note of all the posters who wanted to win games in 2012, the one's who were fed up, had enough, those that vote a minimum of 12 winning games next year, yet are now dismissing the trade moves as a move to "save himself" by obtaining experience.

You can't have it both ways. Well you can, but it makes you look like a dick.

I was initially critical of them getting Byrnes, but given the lack of capacity in being able to attract players through trade week (ie. a younger alternative), the one's they have got to fulfil specified roles including Byrnes, is a decent move in the interim and supports their objectives in setting standards.

[satyricon 267]

Had a bit more of a think and a read......if he gets fit he can be a damaging midfielder.....but he can also teach......Premiership winning player again.....the Footy Dept seem to be building a theme/team here

Edited October 25, 2012 by satyricon

[My TD 156]

Rodan must be good.

Gotta solo dance number on The Footy Show GF 2 years in a row.

[H_T 3,049]

That was Bad

Geez dandeeman, You Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', hey?

PS Do you Remember the Time DA used Bad above already?

[Fat Tony 5,253]

Rodan improves our list in the near term and I quite like him as a footballer, but this is an incredibly short sighted decision.

[binman 43,138]

I had similar thoughts about Byron Pickett and the FD didn't share my thoughts on him either and Ben Holland.

You should get a job at the club then.

Funny actually i loved Pickett and enjoyed watching Duchy play. But i also loved Templeton, Cottogio and Carmen

[P-man 13,366]

I Remember The Time when we were relevant. Free agency compo tells me that They Don't Care About Us.

..am I doing it right?