Rodan to play for Demons

David Rodan gets away from Dayne Beams. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun

DELISTED Port Adelaide livewire David Rodan has joined Melbourne in a surprise trade deal.

Rodan was delisted by the Power last month and could have been recruited in the draft for nothing.

But Melbourne has instead burnt Pick No. 88 - which it was unlikely to use anyway - on the former Richmond and Power midfielder.

Paperwork is yet to be lodged with the AFL but Rodan just tweeted: "nek minnit ...im a demon. Can't wait to get started #bringon2013 #thirdtimelucky #carnthedees!"

The 29-year-old has played 176 career matches.

He adds to Melbourne's trade bounty that has landed Chris Dawes in a trade, Shannon Byrnes as a free agent, 17-year-old Jesse Hogan in the GWS mini-draft and Jack Viney as a father-son draft pick.

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The Dees lost Brent Moloney to Brisbane during the free agency period.

Melbourne is still in talks over a number of players with Jordan Gysberts, Stefan Martin and Cale Morton looking for new homes and the Dees trying to find a way to get Cam Pederson and Farren Ray in the door.

MELBOURNE IN TRADE AND FREE AGENCY PERIOD

IN: Chris Dawes (Collingwood), Shannon Byrnes (Geelong), Jesse Hogan (mini-draft), Dom Barry (North Ballarat Rebels), Jack Viney (father-son rule), draft picks 49, 63, David Rodan

OUT: Brent Moloney (Brisbane Lions), Jared Rivers (Geelong), draft picks 3, 14, 21, 27, 48

DRAFT PICKS: 4, 49, 63, 70, 88, 106, 124

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