Rodney Eade | ||
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Personal Information
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| Full name | Rodney Eade | |
| Nickname(s) | Rocket | |
| Date of Birth | 4 April 1958 | |
| Place of Birth | Tasmania | |
| Original Team | Gelnorchy | |
| Position(s) | Wingman | |
Playing Career
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| Years | Club | Games |
| 1976-1987 | Hawthorn | 222 |
| 1988-1990 | Brisbane Bears | 30 |
Coaching Career
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| Years | Club | Games |
| 1996-2002 | Sydney | 152 |
| 2005-2011 | Collingwood | 132 |
Rodney Eade (born April 4, 1958) is a former Australian Rules Football player who played for the Hawthorn Hawks over a 11 year period, and the Brisbane Bears over 2 years. He then went on to coach the Sydney Swans between 1996 and 2002, taking them to the 1996 Grand Final, and then the Collingwood Magpies between 2005 and 2011, taking them to the 2009 Grand Final. After a lowly 2011 season, Rodney Eade resigned from his coaching position.