Majak Daw

Sudanese football trailblazer Majak Daw announces immediate AFL retirement after 13-year career with North Melbourne and Melbourne. Marc McGowan. 2 min read.

“But to have returned himself to a position to be able to compete and train at the highest level is testament to Majak’s determination.” “With my current injury troubles, I’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on where I’m at and where I’m heading and in speaking with my management and the club, we’ve all agreed that the timing is right for me to retire. “I walk away from the game with immense pride in what I’ve been able to achieve and the challenges I’ve been able to overcome.

Majak Daw, the first Sudanese-born AFL player, says fresh injury battles have made him realise he has to end his career.

I walk away from the game with life-long memories, friendships and real pride in what I've achieved." "With my current injury troubles, I've taken the opportunity to reflect on where I'm at and where I'm heading and in speaking with my management and the club, we've all agreed that the timing is right for me to retire from the game. "I walk away from the game with immense pride in what I've been able to achieve and the challenges I've been able to overcome.

The 31-year-old Melbourne ruckman announced his retirement on Monday, citing injury troubles as the motivation for his decision. Daw suffered a pectoral muscle ...

Lifeline is an Official Charity Partner of the AFL, which provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24h crisis support & suicide prevention services. I walk away from the game with life-long memories, friendships and real pride in what I've achieved." "'Maj's' career has had its highs and lows, but to represent his family and the Sudanese community in the manner in which he has, over the course of an 11-year period, is something he should be really proud of.

Majak Daw, the first ever Sudanese AFL player, has announced his retirement effective immediately due to in...

I walk away from the game with lifelong memories, friendships and real pride in what I've achieved." "Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to have an on-field impact at AFL level with Melbourne, but to have returned himself to a position to be able to compete and train at the highest level is testament to Majak's determination." "I walk away from the game with immense pride in what I've been able to achieve and the challenges I've been able to overcome.

Majak Daw has retired from AFL football, effective immediately. Daw formerly played 54 games over 11 years at North Melbourne before being delisted at the ...

I walk away from the game with life-long memories, friendships and real pride in what I’ve achieved.” “With my current injury troubles, I’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on where I’m at and where I’m heading and in speaking with my management and the club, we’ve all agreed that the timing is right for me to retire from the game. “I walk away from the game with immense pride in what I’ve been able to achieve and the challenges I’ve been able to overcome.