Dawson clockwatch

7th - Charges across to tackle Mark Bartholmeusz but is unable to prevent the ACT full

14th - Attempts a flipped pass off the floor to Dorian West but only succeeds in rolling the ball into touch.

17th - Lands a straight 30-metre penalty.

18th - First half-break from the base of a ruck takes team to the halfway line.

21st - Dawson is last line of defence again against Des Tuiavii. Hauls the flanker on to his back but can't prevent him from touching down.

25th - Misses a simple 25-metre penalty as the Lions continue to struggle.

30th - Poor pass to David Wallace leads to a knock-on in front of ACT posts.

32nd - Seizes a loose ball and hacks clear to relieve the Lions defence.

33rd - Easily converts Austin Healey's try from under the posts.

38th - Becomes embroiled in an argument with a touch-judge after he is adjudged to have run the ball out of play.

44th - Opts to take a quick-tap penalty from a kickable position, making 10 metres. The gamble pays off as Wallace scores. Lands conversion.

45th - Bursts from the base of a ruck, scampering 30 metres downfield.

52nd - Another 35-metre penalty miss from the Lions right.

55th - Reduces the gap to two points with an accurate 40-metre penalty shot.

56th - Clashes with Pat Howard on the touchline.

69th - Another penalty keeps the Lions in the victory hunt.

79th - Keeps his nerve after Austin Healey scores a late try to land the last-minute conversion which wins the match for the Lions.