Knee injury forces Rodan to retire

[Young Dee 1,303]

I don't really have much to say but our scatter gun approach failed.

I wish him all the best in the future and hope the youngsters got something out of him.

Knee injury forces Rodan to retire

[Guest]

Good effort with his career. Shame it couldn't have worked out better. David will always be remembered as a Port player.

That being said, despite what he may have bought to the locker room, picking him up was a mistake.

[Redleg 40,445]

All the best in retirement Dave.

He got the best out of himself and was very unlucky with injury. Could have played a lot more games. Popular clubman at 3 clubs and great Footy Show dancer.

[Machsy 2,858]

Sad, but this is a smart decision for him.

All the best in the future D-Rod.

[Machsy 2,858]

Good effort with his career. Shame it couldn't have worked out better. David will always be remembered as a Port player.

That being said, despite what he may have bought to the locker room, picking him up was a mistake.

Don't agree.

For pick 88 and a spot on the list that would have otherwise only gone to a speculative kid or a Magner upgrade, it was more beneficial to have his influence at the club.

It wasn't ever going to be a long partnership, but I'm glad it happened.

[Sir Why You Little 36,761]

That is a shame. I think Rodan came to the MFC with the right attitude.

He had a real crack but his knees won.

All the best. I know he was very liked within the club.

[What 18,810]

That's too bad.

Was he on a 1 or 2 year contract?

[PJ_12345 1,098]

That's too bad.

Was he on a 1 or 2 year contract?

I don't really have much to say but our scatter gun approach failed.

I wish him all the best in the future and hope the youngsters got something out of him.

Knee injury forces Rodan to retire

[stuie 7,374]

Great fella, fantastic personality, and did a heck of a lot for the AFL's multicultural work.

As far as the Dees go, he was by all reports a great mentor for Jack Viney, and I think he now makes room for us to go after Daniel Cross.

Congratulations on having such a long running career D-Rod.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

All the best David, and well done on a very good career. In that last game there was a distinct change in the game when he was subbed out.

[rpfc 28,084]

Didn't know he was on a 2-year deal...

The worth of players is sometimes harder to see than what they give on the field.

He had a good career at 3 clubs and he looks to have the makings of a coach from when I have heard him speak so good luck with that in the future should he wish to do that.

I won't let Barrett's derision at his recruitment cloud what he has done.

[mjt 640]

All the best in life for David, Neeld should be charged by the AFL for bringing the game into disrepute, I can't believe he was on a 2 yr deal and that's an absolute disgrace and Pederson on 3 yrs is [censored] insanity, I can't believe that those to copped 5 yrs between them.

[Hannibal 5,814]

His tenure at a third club will be one of those trivia questions in years to come.

[Cards13 9,117]

Sad way to end, under the knife. Congratulations on a 185 game career David.

[mjt 640]

Didn't know he was on a 2-year deal...

The worth of players is sometimes harder to see than what they give on the field.

He had a good career at 3 clubs and he looks to have the makings of a coach from when I have heard him speak so good luck with that in the future should he wish to do that.

I won't let Barrett's derision at his recruitment cloud what he has done.

He hasn't done anything, Barretts right, he played a dozen games and done his ACL, he had to wonky knees before he started, get your head out of your ass and see it for what it is, A complete failure .

[Young Dee 1,303]

His tenure at a third club will be one of those trivia questions in years to come.

Something like - what was Rodans number when he played for Melbourne or how many goals did he kick for Melbourne....... I can't answer either of those

[dee-luded 2,959]

... thanks DR,, you gave it your all, & I think you can say your gained respect as a good honest AFL player.

[beelzebub 23,254]

Thanks for your efforts on and off the field. That all could have been so keen. All the best with your recovery and future. Always welcome at the MFC.

Happy Dancing there Dave

[rpfc 28,084]

He hasn't done anything, Barretts right, he played a dozen games and done his ACL, he had to wonky knees before he started, get your head out of your ass and see it for what it is, A complete failure .

All he took was a spot on the list and we have plenty of 'empty suits' on our list.

These types of recruiting decisions are not the ones I shake my head at. The ones I shake my head at are what we have done with first round picks from 2001 to 2007 (save for Frawley and Jones).

That is why are list is where it is and our performances stink.

And it's 'arse.'

[mjt 640]

All he took was a spot on the list and we have plenty of 'empty suits' on our list.

These types of recruiting decisions are not the ones I shake my head at. The ones I shake my head at are what we have done with first round picks from 2001 to 2007 (save for Frawley and Jones).

That is why are list is where it is and our performances stink.

And it's 'arse.'

Your a YES man, your boss says jump and you scream how high, anyone that thinks DR has been a success at the MFC has NFI about the game.

[jazza 1,323]

Great fella, fantastic personality, and did a heck of a lot for the AFL's multicultural work.

As far as the Dees go, he was by all reports a great mentor for Jack Viney, and I think he now makes room for us to go after Daniel Cross.

Congratulations on having such a long running career D-Rod.

I can only hope some young player has watched his pain and wondered why an old half been keeps trying.

Seen the scars on the legs and asked what they represent,just maybe learnt something ,listened to the good time stories and now the bad time ones.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm wonder if the young fellas learnt anything from your trials and tribulations.

Thanks mate.

[old dee 23,560]

All he took was a spot on the list and we have plenty of 'empty suits' on our list.

These types of recruiting decisions are not the ones I shake my head at. The ones I shake my head at are what we have done with first round picks from 2001 to 2007 (save for Frawley and Jones).

That is why are list is where it is and our performances stink.

And it's 'arse.'

Amen to that brother

[Deeoldfart 8,001]

A much better footballer than his CV will show. Well done DRod, and all the best for the future.

[rpfc 28,084]

Your a YES man, your boss says jump and you scream how high, anyone that thinks DR has been a success at the MFC has NFI about the game.

Where did I say he was a success?

How can anyone claim anyone at the Dees in 2013 has been a success I wouldn't know. Even Viney hasn't been given a chance to succeed because he is asked to do that which he cannot just yet.

How that means I am being a 'yes man' I don't know; I am being obsequious to whom?

No-one is left to fawn in front of; theyre all gone.

I agree with recruiting older players to help the kids out, rather than just throwing more speculative kids into the mix.

It's not an earth-shattering idea and I hope we have a few more experienced players to help for a season or two. Cross is one name put forward who might be worth it at the right price.

And it's "you're."

[Nasher 33,607]

Your a YES man, your boss says jump and you scream how high, anyone that thinks DR has been a success at the MFC has NFI about the game.

Look, I agree that it's hard to argue that we got amazing value out of Rodan, but this is not the time or place to pan the bloke or carry on about poor recruitment. The guy went in to battle for us and got hurt doing so, to the point where his career is over. Show some respect.