David Rodan (born October 8, 1983 in Fiji) is an Australian rules footballer. October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Australian rules football (also known as Aussie Rules or Footy) is a game played between two teams of 18 players, generally played on cricket ovals during the winter months. ...

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. Unfortunately for him and the Tigers he injured his knee and spent the entire 2005 season on the sidelines after a promising pre season. He is all set to go for round one 2006. This is a page about the national league in Australian Rules Football. ... Richmond Football Club logo The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League. ... The NAB Rising Star award is given annually to a standout young player in the Australian Football League. ...