A Gippsland Power recruit, the 200cm Dawson arrived at North Melbourne as a highly rated key position prospect.
His versatility is a key feature of his game, while his competitive presence in the air and overall ground coverage also gives him an edge.
Whether it's as a back, forward, or ruck, Dawson always remains in the contest and has no issues with getting to work at ground level despite his frame.
North Melbourne debut: Round 10, 2024
2024: The exciting prospect got a taste of AFL action in his first season as a Roo, debuting against Essendon in Round 10.
A tough position to play as a youngster, Dawson stood tall in his battles against the Bombers' key forwards, winning five disposals before collecting 11 a week later against Port Adelaide.
He missed some time after picking up a shoulder injury against West Coast in Round 13, but he returned a month later, finishing the year in a ruck-forward role in the VFL.
