2014 Dancing With The Stars Australia: Former AFL Star David Rodan Declared Winner
After 10 intense weeks of competition, Australian Football League (AFL) legend David Rodan was declared the "2014 Dancing With The Stars" winner. Rodan's hard work has certainly paid off as he received three perfect scores from the judges to win the reality dance competition.
Rodan took to social media to also thank the fans who voted for him. "It all came down to the publics vote, so thank you ALL so much for your ongoing support," Rodan wrote on Instagram. "I apologise in advance for next month's phone bill, but want you to know I appreaciate each and every one of you who has backed me and voted," Rodan added. He also didn't forget to thank his dance partner Melanie Hooper and said he is happy to share the award with her.
Fans were happy to see Rodan win the competition. One fan said that she always knew that Rodan would bring home the "Dancing With The Stars" trophy. Another one said that both Rodan and Hooper deserved to win.
Rodan has dominated the dance floor since day one. He had topped the leaderboard five times for the duration of the series. Rodan beat finalists singer-songwriter Ricki-Lee Coulter and "Home and Away" star Lynne McGranger.
During the showdown in the grand finals, each finalist put on a show, boasting their amazing dance performances. "McGranger did a jazz routine, while Coulter did a paso doble dance number. However, Rodan's Michael Jackson-inspired routine had won the hearts of not only the audience, but also the judges.
Rodan has played for Richmond, Port Adelaide, and Melbourne football clubs. He joined Richmond in 2001 and played for the club until 2006. A year later, Rodan was drafted by Port Adelaide during the 2006 AFL draft. He played for Port Adelaide until 2012.
Rodan last played for Melbourne after he was traded in October 2012. He played his last AFL game in Round 22 against the Adelaide Crows. Rodan's retirement came after he suffered a knee injury, where he broke his anterior cruciate ligament. Rodan has kicked 131 goals in all the 185 games that he played in the three clubs.
