The 29-year-old was on Wednesday selected by the Kangaroos to make his comeback against the Crows on the Gold Coast on Suturday — 706 days after his last game of AFL in August, 2018. Daw became the first Sudanese Australian to be drafted to an AFL club when he was contracted to North Melbourne in the 2009 AFL Draft. “At this stage the full extent of his injuries are unknown, however he is in a … Daw has played 50 senior games for the Roos but didn't feature at all in 2019 as he recovered from serious injuries to his hips and pelvis suffered in a fall from Melbourne's Bolte Bridge. But the Kangaroos defender will return for his first AFL game in more than 700 days after being named for Saturday’s match against Adelaide.There were fears Daw would never play again after suffering serious hip and pelvic injuries in a fall from the Bolte Bridge in December 2018.“I want to be able to help people in a way that gives them hope and can do things they once thought was impossible or getting back to living the life that they always imagined.“There’s been so many people who have been in touch with me and they’ve shared their battles with mental health.Don't miss the latest sports news!“It’s been a testing few years, a test of my character, my resilience and how I can bounce back from setbacks,” Daw said.But he was lucky to avoid surgery, impressing in recovery and at training and during scratch matches in Queensland.“A few weeks ago where I spoke to the (Roos) boys and shared parts of my journey; coming to Australia, playing footy, my battle with mental health.His comeback dreams for this year might have been over when he tore a pectoral muscle in May in a gym accident.A pioneer as the first Sudanese-born player to debut in the AFL, Daw said there was “no greater feeling” than when his inclusion was confirmed by North skipper Jack Ziebell on Wednesday.North Melbourne’s Majak Daw hopes his uplifting AFL comeback after almost two years out can inspire others struggling with their mental health.“There were moments when I was just like ’geez, when’s my moment going to come, when I’m going to play’,” Daw said.Selected by North in the 2010 rookie draft, Daw debuted in 2013 and has kicked 40 goals in his 50 games.“The work that have done with professionals, the psych(ologist) and the psychiatrist - ’you know what, don’t try and take on too much.”The 29-year-old was on track to play in round one against St Kilda, but was ruled out with a minor cold as a precaution when COVID-19 started in March.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.“I think for me that’s a pretty big responsibility and I wanted to do it right ... and hopefully that gives people hope.” Please ensure you are able to provide valid photo identification.Any participant under the age of 16 years (17 years for South Australia) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.Travel and accommodation are not included, unless specified in the experience description.The buyer and participants agree to the FAN+ terms and conditions and privacy policy that can be viewed on www.fanplus.comThis experience can be utilised for any other capital city in Australia, but all travel costs (flights, accommodation, meals, transport) are to be paid by the purchaser of this experience in addition to the experience fee. Daw and his family in Australia are refugees from the civil wars in Sudan. AFL star Majak Daw will return to play in the AFL for North Melbourne this weekend more than 18 months after he fell from a Melbourne bridge. Daw moved with his family to Australia in 2003 and became the first Sudanese-born player to play in the AFL when he made his debut with the Kangaroos in 2013. Daw was born in Khartoum, Sudan.
“The North Melbourne Football Club can confirm Majak Daw is recovering in hospital after an incident last night,” the statement read. His family, (Parents and 3 brothers & sisters) fled the Second Sudanese Civil War, living in Egypt for three years, then moved to Australia in 2003. The language may have been toned down, but the sentiment is similar in media coverage of Majak Daw - come and see the exotic footballing wonder is the tone of most articles. Daw and his family in Australia are refugees from the civil wars in Sudan. Unless approved and agreed in writing by FAN+.The experience is to take place on the dates specified in the package inclusions only, if no date is specified the experience is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.FAN+ expects all purchasers and their guests to conduct themselves appropriately when attending the experience. Daw's drafting gained international attention; it was reported by the BBC and the Voice of America. There were fears Daw would never play again after suffering serious hip and pelvic injuries in a fall from the Bolte Bridge in December 2018.