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Why the term ‘hero’ is not misplaced when talking about this ‘absolute Rolls-Royce’

Name: Why the term ‘hero’ is not misplaced when talking about this ‘absolute Rolls-Royce’
Uploaded: 14/6/2026
Description: Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barratt discuss Jordan Dawson’s Round 14 heroics against the Western Bulldogs in Round 14 and debate if any other player in the competition can do what he does.

Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barratt discuss Jordan Dawson’s Round 14 heroics against the Western Bulldogs in Round 14 and debate if any other player in the competition can do what he does.

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