Search’s tragic ending as body of AFL star’s brother found

A body has been found in the search for the brother of Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson and the death is not being treated as suspicious, according to 9News.

A search had been taking place after Jaryd Dawson went missing.

Jordan skipped training due to personal reasons on Wednesday.

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Jaryd Dawson (circled), brother of Crows skipper Jordan Dawson, has gone missing from the South Australian town of Robe.

“Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the sudden death of a man in the state’s south-east,” an SA Police statement said.

“There are no suspicious circumstances.

“We ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time.”

Jaryd’s wife, Jessica, had earlier on Wednesday posted a plea for assistance on Instagram.

“If anyone has seen or heard from Jaryd since around 2.30pm yesterday, please let us know,” she said.

Jaryd Dawson.

Jaryd lived in the remote town of Robe, on the coast of South Australia, about three-and-a-half hours south of Adelaide.

Jaryd and Jessica were married in October 2024 and welcomed a baby boy last September.

The Dawsons grew up in Robe and played football together at school.

Jaryd was also a handy footballer and he won two best and fairest awards for the Robe Roosters.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.

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