Seems Zac has something to prove:
Found this article this morning in the Age (and a shorter version in the Hun)
ZAC Dawson is no longer the skinny kid given an infamously hard time by Anthony Rocca two years ago. The former Hawthorn full-back is heavier, stronger and, he believes, a much better football player.
He is also looking forward to proving it. "What I want to change is that whole idea of me, that view of me," said Dawson, rookie-listed by St Kilda after two full years outside the Hawks senior side.
As a teenager in 2006, his 88 kilograms were pitted against the might of Rocca, Jonathan Brown, David Neitz and Nathan Thompson, Rocca kicking seven goals in a quarter against him.
"I didn't take much of it in at the time, it didn't really affect me, but it's only been the last few years, with people still talking about it, that it's really started to get to me.
"It was a really bad portrayal to have happen and the annoying thing is I haven't really had a chance to prove anyone wrong. I definitely don't want to be remembered like that, so that's a bit of a goal."
These days, he is two years older and 11 kilograms heavier. The Saints chose Dawson with their first choice in the draft, explained recruiting manager John Peake, because as an older key defender with some experience, he filled their most pressing need.
He also believes, despite having been stuck at Box Hill for what feels like forever, that he is a better player. "I felt like I was playing pretty good football and improving every game and all that sort of stuff," Dawson said.
"I thought there were opportunities where I could have played and I didn't get to, so that was a bit frustrating and I was getting down on myself. But I think a new opportunity and a new environment will be the perfect thing for me, so we'll see what happens from here."
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