Liam Dawson will make his debut for the Lions against Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
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Dawson, a Hyundai Help for Kids Lions Academy product, was taken in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft as an Academy Selection at pick 44.
The 19-year old was rewarded for consistent form in the NEAFL, he kicked four goals for the Reserves in last weekend’s loss to GWS at Coorparoo and had been listed as an emergency for the senior side for the past fortnight.
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Reserves Coach, Shane Woewodin, told the Reserves Wrap earlier in the week that Dawson’s performance against the Giants was his best to date.
Dawson follows former players Joel Patfull (Lions) and Roger Merrett (Bears) as well as Vic Chanter and Tim Pekin from Fitzroy to have worn the number 24 jumper.
Tom Cutler is out with a minor ankle strain, he is expected to miss one match.
Ryan Harwood, Rohan Bewick and Mitch Golby have been listed as emergencies.
| B | 27. Darcy Gardiner | 42. Justin Clarke | 7. Jed Adcock |
| HB | 4. James Aish | 22. Marco Paparone | 31. Harris Andrews |
| C | 28. Lewis Taylor | 9. Dayne Beams | 10. Daniel Rich |
| HF | 15. Dayne Zorko | 25. Daniel McStay | 3. Allen Christensen |
| F | 6. Josh Green | 23. Matthew Leuenberger | 5. Mitch Robinson |
| FOL | 12. Stefan Martin | 38. Tom Rockliff | 30. Jack Redden |
| INT | 17. Claye Beams | 18. Nicholas Robertson | 24. Liam Dawson |
| 35. Ryan Lester | |||
| E | 2. Ryan Harwood | 8. Rohan Bewick | 41. Mitchell Golby |
In: Claye Beams, Liam Dawson
Out: Tom Cutler (Ankle), Mitchell Golby (Omitted)
Milestones: Liam Dawson (1st AFL Match)
New: Liam Dawson (Aspley)
