Date of birth: 30/9/90
Height: 186cm
Weight: 75kg
Club: Eagles
Bio: An athletic, high marking forward, Dawson recorded the fastest 20m sprint time at all state screening sessions in 2008 with a time of 2.75sec. He has a penetrating kick on both sides and represented SA in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
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What school do you attend? What year level?
Balaklava High School, year 12.
What are you academic intentions for the future?
Intend to go to University to study Health Sciences, Human Movement or PE Teaching.
What would you rate as the strengths of your game?
Speed, vertical leap, marking and skills.
Do you currently play or have played any other sports? If so, at what level?
Previously played basketball and currently play cricket. Played basketball for Balaklava up to A grade and association levels.
Play cricket for Woodville and have played state cricket for SA in u15's and u17's, currently in u19's squad.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career and why?
Probably my father and Andrew Rodgers. Dad taught me how to play football at a very young age and has always helped me wherever possible. Andrew has been a big help this year in assisting me and letting me know what I need to improve on to strengthen my game.
What do you hope to be in five years time?
A consistent and successful AFL footballer.
Who has been your most difficult opponent and why?
Joel Coombes because he seemed to have very similar strengths to me. (Norwood FC)
What inspires you?
Watching successful Australian and more importantly South Australian sportspeople perform in their chosen sports on the world stage.
If you had to describe the Port Adelaide Football Club what would you say?
A hard, tough, physical and passionate team that is run by a historic and highly regarded club.
Stats:
| NAB AFL Under 18 Championships | ||||||||
| Team | Mt | K | HB | D | M | HO | T | G |
| S.A. | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
