Jordan Dawson

When Jordan Dawson left the Sydney Swans for Adelaide ahead of the 2022 season, he was coming home. And from the moment he pulled on the Crows’ guernsey, it felt like he had been there all along. Dawson kicks the ball with a purity that few can match — on either foot, from the midfield or half-forward, with a trajectory that finds teammates in space as though GPS-guided. His ability to win his own ball and then deliver it with that precision makes him Adelaide’s most significant attacking weapon, a dual-position player whose influence extends across the ground. His leadership qualities, quiet but undeniable, saw him appointed co-captain, a role that fits as naturally as the guernsey.

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Across 145 games and 118 goals, Dawson has built a career that spans two clubs but belongs most vividly to Adelaide. His kicking on both sides of the body remains among the best in the competition, and his versatility to play midfield or half-forward gives the Crows a flexibility that coaches treasure. In 2026, Dawson continues to lead the Crows’ charge as co-captain, the player whose ball use and leadership set the tone for everything Adelaide aspire to be.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com