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Belle Dawes

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Belle Dawes had a career best year in 2025, winning the club’s Best and Fairest. The All-Australian and dual premiership player, is a dynamic midfielder who played a huge part of the Lions strong 2025. Dawes goes into her second season of co-vice-captain, her leadership both on and off-field will be pivotal in season 2026 as she brings the Belle Dawes Energy to the squad. AFLW Premiership Player – 2021, 2023. All Australian – 2023, AFLPA 22under22 team – 2023. AFLW Rising Star Nominee – 2021.
Belle Dawes
Belle Dawes had a career best year in 2025, winning the club’s Best and Fairest. The All-Australian and dual premiership player, is a dynamic midfielder who played a huge part of the Lions strong 2025. Dawes goes into her second season of co-vice-captain, her leadership both on and off-field will be pivotal in season 2026 as she brings the Belle Dawes Energy to the squad. AFLW Premiership Player – 2021, 2023. All Australian – 2023, AFLPA 22under22 team – 2023. AFLW Rising Star Nominee – 2021.
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AFLW Premiership Player
Years award won:
2021, 2023
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All Australian
Years award won:
2023
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AFLPA 22under22 Team
Years award won:
2023
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AFLW Rising Star Nominee
Years award won:
2021

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  • 01:05

    Runner-Up B & F 2024 | Belle Dawes

    Season 2024 was an also an impressive year for runner-up Belle Dawes who claimed her first All-Australian blazer. Another Lion who drove the mantra of manic pressure, Dawes registered an average of 6.8 tackles and 18.6 disposals.

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  • 00:55

    Trademark Player 2024 | Belle Dawes

    Belle Dawes, who finished second in the Best and Fairest count was also awarded Trademark Player for the second successive season. A career year for the energiser bunny.

    AFLW
  • 00:29

    Dawes roars after epic back-to-back smothers

    Belle Dawes tries her best to hype up the Lions after a pair of desperate smothers

    AFLW
  • 00:37

    Bursting Dawes brilliance ices clutch prelim win

    Belle Dawes flashes through the stoppage and finishes with class to seal Brisbane's preliminary final victory

    AFLW
  • 01:31

    Pride Round Preview

    Pride Round is a celebration of all things love, colour and inclusivity. We chat to a few players about what it means to them and the Brisbane Lions

    AFLW
  • 02:26

    Dawes: “It’s like two horns locking”

    Belle Dawes talks to media about the upcoming clash with the Adelaide Crows.

    AFLW
  • 00:52

    Dazzling Dawes turns heads with ripping spinner

    Belle Dawes works her snap to perfection to continue Brisbane's super start

    AFLW
  • 01:09

    Best Finals Player: Isabel Dawes

    Who stands up in the big games? They all do, but especially Belle Dawes

    AFLW
  • 01:33

    Trademark Player: Isabel Dawes

    The definition of Trademark Player, Dawes upholds the attitude and desire that is required from a high level athlete.

    AFLW
  • 01:17

    B & F Runner Up: Isabel Dawes

    A career best year for the young star has been topped off by claiming 2nd in the Brisbane Lions Best and Fairest.

    AFLW

Latest Player News

  1. Koenen to remain Lions captain in 2026

    The Brisbane Lions have finalised their leadership group ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season, with Bre Koenen to remain as captain for the sixth consecutive season, and Jennifer Dunne a new addition to the leadership group.

    AFLW

  2. Dawes a Lion until ‘28

    Brisbane Lions AFLW vice-captain, Belle Dawes has signed a two-year contract extension keeping her at Brighton Homes Arena until at least the end of 2028.

    AFLW

  3. Brisbane Lions AFLW 2025 Best and Fairest Recap

    On Saturday night, the Brisbane Lions AFLW side celebrated their 2025 season in style at the W Hotel.

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  4. Dawes claims maiden best and fairest

    Belle Dawes has capped off her stellar 2025 campaign being crowned the Brisbane Lions Best and Fairest for the first time.

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