Player Watch #18: Wil 'Shotgun' Dawson - Extends to end of 2026

[JUST NORTH]

It took McKay a while to develop, so I'm expecting the same here.

being the same height as Mckay does not make them twins,in my opinion his intent on the man and the contest is way ahead of Mckay at same age,i expect him to come on quicker than you think

 

[giantroo]

Lol.

 

[zoomba23]

Lol.

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Life goes slower in rural WA

 

[The Nostradamus]

Clarko to W.Dawson: "Hey Big Shotgun"...."We have a few soft metro boys up here that we need to harden up a bit, so you might be able to do that for us"

W.Dawson response: "Yep, I'm in for that"

One of my favourites already.

i reckon he'd cop a bit back for the braces

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Lol.

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[The Filth Wizard]

i reckon he'd cop a bit back for the braces

Ha ha yeah I'd love to see the guy making fun of him for the braces.

 

[Tas]

Ha ha yeah I'd love to see the guy making fun of him for the braces.

 

[speedy]

I love this pick. His ferocity reminds me of Comben, hopefully Will is much, much more durable.

 

[The Nostradamus]

could definitely see his nickname being jaws because of it

 

[Fart Cummings]

I dunno got a feeling about this kid! those highights are are impressive! looks a savage

 

[Only Forwards]

I can’t believe we took Zac Dawson

Zac Dawson

Age

38

Ht

197cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

3.4

1star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.5

3star

MG

34.4

1star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

4star

’s son.

 

[roomagic1984]

I can’t believe we took Zac Dawson’s son.

It's actually Barry Dawson's son (The Cougar).

Wil Dawson = The Cub

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Wil Dawson = The "Smoky" pick.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Hey mate it's wil dawson

 

[giantroo]

 

[Kanga Glory]

A couple of years in the gym will be a big unit. Has a decent frame for a 17 yo

 

[RHLK]

Give the draftees jumpers that fit, please.

 

[speedy]

If chom moves back I can see will getting some games up forward. He attacks the ball.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

If chom moves back I can see will getting some games up forward. He attacks the ball.

I reckon they see him as a defender. He looked far better as a defender than a forward in the NAB League.

 

[koshari]

another gippslander like zane.

 

[hellas_johnny]

Liking the wheels on him for a tall.

 

[R00StaR]

Get around the Double D's

They'll be more than a handful

 

[KillaKanga]

They'll be more than a handful

Better to play with than against.

Warning, sometimes need carrying though

 

[giantroo]

Wil Dawson – No.18​

A two-metre prospect from Gippsland, Wil Dawson has taken the locker most recently occupied by Greenwood.

Tom Allison wore No.18 in 106 games from 1963 to 1970, and his son Brett went on to play in 219 games and two premierships, though he set out on his own path in No.33.

The younger Allison often shared a forward line with Wayne Carey, among the most dominant players of his generation given his unparalleled contested marking and ability to get up the ground and find the ball.

With the No.18 on his back, Carey went on to play 272 games, boot 727 goals, captain the club to two premierships and consistently thrill spectators at the Roos’ then-home at the MCG.

The next player to make an impact in the No.18 was Shaun Atley, a dashing and dependable back flanker and ball-winner who featured in 234 games from 2011 to 2021.

Paul Feltham also wore the number in six of his seven seasons at Arden Street, and was among the best in the 1975 Grand Final win with 25 disposals and a goal.

 

[Frank Thring]

Is it just me or did Dawson get taller as those highlights rolled on.