29 Year Olds. There's a new coach, shiny new headquarters and a playing list full of promise. South Sudanese community leader Richard Deng spoke yesterday to William Daw, Majak’s father. MAJAK DAW. Dustin Martin. I say my son 'Why you like this play. So far he's only played for North Melbourne's feeder team and although he might be a year or so from playing his first senior game, that's still quite a feat considering he only picked up an Aussie Rules football four years ago.ANNOUNCER: Number 38, Majak Daw!Majak Daw was born into the civil war in Sudan and his family fled when he was nine.MARY GEARIN: And why all this attention?MARY GEARIN: What do you think when you see him playing footy?TERESA DAW, SISTER: Yeah, yeah, like randoms, you know, like they just come and say 'Oh my god, Majak, Majak.' Majak Daw Popularity . Using his voice for good, Majak has been a supporter of NMFC’s The Huddle since the beginning; empowering young people to learn, grow and belong in their communities.The first ever Sudanese-born Australian Rules footballer, 27-year-old Majak Daw migrated to Australia with his parents and eight brothers and sisters in 2003 as refugees, fleeing civil war in their native Sudan.While attending secondary school in Melbourne’s West, Majak came to discover a natural instinct for one of his adopted country’s most cherished pastimes, Aussie Rules Football. In 2010 he became the first Sudanese-born AFL player when he was drafted ninth overall by North Melbourne. Jordan Jones . Pisces. Furthermore, the 27-year-old player is the first Sudanese Australian to be drafted to an AFL club. Born in Sudan #10. Majak Daw made his first appearance for North Melbourne in a NAB … I know a lot of Sudanese youth, about my age and younger, and some of the stories you hear from Africa are just, just amazing. So you sort of struggled in another country knowing that you're a foreigner and you're not being wanted.His mates and mentors back at his old footy club say even without an AFL level game under his belt Daw's influence as both footballer and symbol is obvious.ANDREW EXTON, FORMER SCHOOL COACH: It's of cultural significance for the Sudanese community to have a male role models and it's very much about growing up and becoming a man and really being able to set a good example for what you can achieve and Majak does all those things.JASON LAPPIN: He's quite a laid back character but once he gets on the footy field he's quite ferocious in the way he attacks the ball and attacks the man. Majak Daw (born 11 March 1991) is a professional Football player, playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). I can resonate with some of the issues that they’ve faced,” Daw said.Police told 3AW Radio emergency services discovered a man “at the edge of the water” after he was believed to have fallen near Lorimer St.“Growing up I’ve had some positive and negative experiences myself and tough times won’t last but if I can just ride it through I’ll come out stronger and look back at those experiences and say I’ve been able to go through that, I can go through anything despite what the media might say or people’s opinions.”Daw became one of the feel-good stories of the season in 2011 when he became the first Sudanese player to make it to the AFL.The star tall was the original Sudanese poster boy for the AFL and he has since been joined in the league by fellow Sudanese stars Aliir Aliir (Sydney), Gach Nyuon (Essendon), Reuben William (Brisbane), and Richmond’s Mabior Chol.“At this stage the full extent of his injuries are unknown, however he is in a stable condition.The Sudanese refugee moved to Australia from Egypt in 2003 with his family after initially fleeing war-torn Sudan.Daw has not been training with North Melbourne teammates this pre-season as he continues to recover from ankle surgery in September.Members of the AFL community publicly reached out to Daw on Tuesday morning, including Kangaroos legend and mental health advodate Wayne Schwass and Carlton star Sam Docherty.“I’m really invested in this community level stuff now, it’s my biggest passion.North Melbourne player Majak Daw is recovering in hospital after he fell from one of Melbourne’s tallest bridges on Monday night.A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers were called to an incident at the Bolte Bridge about 11pm.The club initially expected Daw to make a full return to training with teammates on January 14 after the Christmas break.The report claims the 27-year-old suffered a broken hip when he fell from the bridge.“The club is providing full support to Majak and his family and will give a further update when it is in a position to do so.North Melbourne star Majak Daw has been rescued by Victorian Emergency Services after he fell from the Bolte Bridge on Monday night.The injuries are not life-threatening.In a video posted on North Melbourne’s website last month as part of a campaign by entertainment company Mushroom Group called Voice for Change, Daw spoke proudly of his passionate involvement in community work helping fellow Sudanese refugees in Australia.“While the topic of South Sudanese people is relevant in Melbourne, I think there needs to be someone who can stand up for the community and for the youth,” Daw said.After years of promise, he locked down a position as a key defender in the Kangaroos’ backline in 2018, making 18 senior appearances, taking his total AFL matches to 50.“If I can inspire my brothers and sisters and other kids from the community then I’ll be pretty happy.”He said high-profile athletes like himself and Aliir needed to keep setting an example for their community and he believed his upbringing in a war-torn country put him in a unique position to be a role model for young people who may be going through tough times. He plays for the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the Australian Football League (AFL). 'MARY GEARIN: But even back on that family day he seemed to have a fair grip on the realities of football.MARY GEARIN: His family is bemused by his new fame.LUKE DENNERLEY, COACH, WYNDHAMVALE CLUB: He's got such a fantastic vertical leap and he's a real X factor.BEN SPEIGHT, NORTH MELBOURNE PLAYER: Just time management.