The older brother of Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson, Jaryd, has passed away.
Dawson missed the Crows’ main training session on Wednesday due to personal reasons following reports of a sensitive family matter.
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A search began on Wednesday but 24 hours after the new father’s disappearance from his home in Robe, The Advertiser reported his body had been found and emergency services crews have been deployed to recover him.
SA Police confirmed they were preparing a report for the coroner after “sudden death of a man in the state’s South East.
“There are no suspicious circumstances. We ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time.”
The Adelaide playing group was told of the situation this morning.
Crows coach Matthew Nicks was asked about the unfolding situation in his weekly press conference.
“Dawson won’t train unfortunately for personal reasons,” Nicks told Adelaide journalists.
Jaryd’s wife, Jessica, posted to social media on Wednesday morning, pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
“If anyone has heard from Jaryd since around 2:30pm yesterday please let us know,” the Instagram story read.
Jaryd was a vice-captain of the Robe Roosters’ reserves side and also featured in their A Grade Grand Final in the Mid South Eastern Football League last year.
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