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Fears for AFL star Jordan Dawson's missing brother Jaryd: Massive search is launched

  • Jaryd Dawson was last seen around 2.30pm on April 14

The brother of Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson has been missing for almost 24 hours, with the man’s wife issuing a desperate plea for help finding him amid fears for his safety.

Jaryd Dawson, 35, was last seen around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon in south-east South Australia.

He is yet to contact his family.

Dawson’s wife Jessica issued a desperate plea on Instagram and Facebook on Wednesday morning, asking anyone with information to reach out.

Jordan Dawson’s wife Milly also shared the post.

Jaryd and Jessica were married in late 2024 before welcoming their first child together, Hudson Ronald, in September.

Jaryd Dawson (above), the brother of Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson, has been missing for almost 24 hours, with fears for his safety prompting his wife to make a public plea for help 

Jaryd Dawson was last seen around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon in south-east South Australia

Jaryd Dawson was last seen around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon in south-east South Australia

Dawson's wife Jessica issued a desperate plea on Instagram and Facebook on Wednesday morning, asking anyone with information to reach out

Dawson’s wife Jessica issued a desperate plea on Instagram and Facebook on Wednesday morning, asking anyone with information to reach out

Daily Mail understands Jordan Dawson was absent from Adelaide's main training session on Wednesday

Daily Mail understands Jordan Dawson was absent from Adelaide’s main training session on Wednesday

The father-of-one is also the co-founder of Domus Design & Build, a building company based in Robe, more than 300km from Adelaide.

In a statement sent to the Daily Mail, SA Police confirmed, with the assistance of emergency services, they are currently searching for a 35-year-old man in Robe, in the state’s south-east. 

It has also been reported that Dawson’s car and phone have been located.

Crows coach Matthew Nicks was asked by a scrum of journalists about the developing situation in his weekly press conference on Wednesday.

‘(Jordan) Dawson won’t train for personal reasons,’ Nicks told reporters.

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