Liam Dawson is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He made his AFL debut in round 8, 2015 against Essendon at Etihad Stadium.[1] Dawson was delisted by the Lions at the end of the 2018 season, having played 18 games. [2]
Liam Dawson | |||
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![]() Dawson in May 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Liam Dawson | ||
Date of birth | 23 January 1996 | ||
Original team(s) | Aspley (NEAFL) | ||
Draft | No. 44, 2014 AFL draft | ||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Half-back / Midfield | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2015–2018 | Brisbane Lions | 18 (6) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Dawson was born in Australia to an English mother (and Australian rules umpire).[citation needed] He played in the Redcliffe juniors, then Aspley juniors at age 16, before debuting for the senior Hornets at age 17.[citation needed] He represented Queensland at under 18 level. Dawson was part of the Lions Academy and the AFL Academy and was part of the AIS-AFL Europe tour.[3]
Freeman kicked 5 goals for Aspley in the club's winning 2023 QAFL Grand Final.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Dawson to debut against Essendon". Brisbane Lions. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ Gaskin, Lee (10 September 2018). "Defender delisted as another Lion departs". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- ^ State of Play: Liam Dawson AFL Queensland 6th April, 2014
- ^ "QAFL Grand Final". PlayHQ. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024.
External links
edit- Liam Dawson's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Liam Dawson's playing statistics from AFL Tables