";s:4:"text";s:5485:" The Kangaroos have confirmed the defender will be picked for Saturday’s clash with Adelaide at Metricon Stadium. North Melbourne’s Majak Daw will make one of the more-unlikely comebacks in AFL history when he plays his first game in almost two years. 'The bridge plunge shattered Daw's hips and pelvis, and the chances of him ever returning to AFL seemed beyond remote. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. 23.7m Followers, 58 Following, 1,147 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Scott Disick (@letthelordbewithyou) Daw plunged 25 metres off a bridge on December 17, 2018.
'We've seen how much work he's done to get back to this point. Jason McCartney returned for North Melbourne in 2003 after suffering burns to 50 per cent of his body in the 2002 Bali bombings while Adam Ramanauskas made a comeback for Essendon in 2003 after being diagnosed with a low grade cancer in his neck earlier that year.âHe mentioned yesterday that so many people have helped him (get back) but really itâs just about Majak,â he said.âTo work through some of the stuff heâs worked through, to have the commitment. 'The incentive is that I can help people, people I don't know. @emomckayand I are so thrilled and proud to be his parents," Daw shared on Instagram.North Melbourne defender Majak Daw has become a father for the first time, with partner Emma McKay giving birth to their first child on Thursday.Daw's story has been one of the most uplifting of 2019.Daw took to social media with the news, capping off an incredible 12 months for the Roos big man.Medicos were initially unsure whether the AFL's first Sudanese-born player would ever walk again, though he continued to tick off milestones throughout the season. It's been an incredible journey and this feat that he's going to achieve this weekend is going to be one of the great stories in AFL footy. _rhysirvine. 191w 1 like Reply.
The challenges Daw has faced since his last top-flight appearance in round 23, 2018 make Saturday’s comeback match against Adelaide one of the more-inspiring tales in AFL history. It could be called a fairytale if not for the grim reality that lay behind it, but Majak Daw's struggle to return to AFL football will have a very happy ending this weekend.. AFL Majak Daw's comeback comparable to McCartney and Ramanauskas. @anthony_stephenson_ 197w Reply. He said it was a test of his character and everyone has been able to see that.âFull credit to Maj, itâs just exciting to have him back and itâs an injection of energy into the group that weâre after but more so for his family and journey after what heâs been through.âItâs a great story and Iâm excited for him, he was close in Round 1 and unfortunately missed that game so itâs been a big build up and itâs exciting for Maj.âHeâs obviously a huge presence but heâs one of the kindest guys youâll come across, heâll do anything for anyone. 202w Reply.