David Dawson was brilliant for the Comets against Queensland. Photo: Rohan Thomson

ACT Comets captain David Dawson spent all but 76 minutes of the four-day Futures League clash against Queensland on the field, almost carrying his bat twice, but he was critical of himself for getting out at a crucial time.

He was caught and bowled by Cameron Brimblecombe 14 runs short of his second century of the game as the Comets lost their season opener by 40 runs.

Dawson said a NSW Blues call-up was out of his control, but he would take the opportunity if it arose.

He wasn't picked in their Sheffield Shield side to play Victoria at the MCG on Friday, but his 143 not out in the first innings and 86 in the second hasn't done his chances of a recall any harm.

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Having carried his bat through the first innings, Dawson spent almost every minute of the game on the field.

With the Comets' next fixture against WA on November 17, the 32-year-old will play for his Sydney club University of NSW in the meantime.

"It's always nice to get a few runs, but it's obviously more important to try and get the win and unfortunately we didn't quite get there today, which was disappointing," Dawson said.

"Obviously I was hoping to help the boys get over the line, but unfortunately I got out at a crucial time."

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ACT Comets fall short in Queensland chase