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Crows skipper lauded for season after family tragedy
Dawson also won AFL Players Association best captain and most courageous player awards after leading Adelaide to sixth despite his brother’s death.
- On Tuesday, Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson earned his third All-Australian blazer and was named vice-captain of the team at Melbourne's Centrepiece ceremony.
- Dawson's accolade follows a challenging season marked by the April death of his elder brother, Jaryd, despite which he led the Crows to sixth on the ladder.
- Beyond the blazer, the AFL Players Association recognized Dawson with best captain and most courageous player awards; Collingwood's Nick Daicos won the Leigh Matthews Trophy.
- All-Australian captain Max Gawn praised Dawson's leadership and vulnerability on stage, saying, "We saw some leadership tonight" regarding his openness about family tragedy.
- Using his acceptance speech to advocate for mental health, Dawson told struggling individuals: "You are definitely loved and the world is a better place with you in it." Lifeline and beyondblue provide support.
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Jordan Dawson shares important message to crowd
Adelaide Crows skipper Jordan Dawson gives a plea to those out in the crowd and AFL community struggling with mental health, saying the 'world is a better place with you in it'.
·North Sydney, Australia
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