Liam Dawson (footballer)
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] Dawson is known as a comedian within football circles, often saying 'real hot' and 'real rootable' among other comical phrases.
| Liam Dawson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 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) | |
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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). He played in the Redcliffe juniors, then Aspley juniors at age 16, before debuting for the senior Hornets at age 17. 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]
References
- "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
External links
- Liam Dawson's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Liam Dawson's playing statistics from AFL Tables