A central defender, he made more than 400 appearances in the Football League, playing for Burnley, Peterborough United, Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers.
[3] He started his career at Burnley, making his debut towards the end of the 1971–72 season, though it took until Colin Waldron's departure in 1976 for Rodaway to receive regular game time as a central defender.
[3] He left Burnley after the 1980–81 season, and subsequently played for Peterborough United, Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers.
[3] He missed just two games across the season as Burnley finished 22nd in the Fourth Division, one point above relegated Lincoln City.
[3][4] He was released at the end of the season, and subsequently played non-league football for Runcorn, Altrincham and Colne Dynamoes, winning the FA Vase in 1988 with the latter.