Past #1: Majak Daw [Part II] - 54 NM games/43 NM goals - delisted end '20 - SSP selection for MFC '21 - retired mid-'22

[DaveyBoy123]

Good news!

He probably is tracking for a return in the Hawthorn game. Can't see him being selected to play in Perth

Named in the bests today. I reckon one more week and bring him back in against the Hawks.

I've heard that it was always the plan that if there were no hiccups, he'd return on the Friday night against the Dawks. Club wants a big crowd for this home game and it's the lead-in to the 150th function as well! They initially thought it might be an 8 pointer to make the finals too. His minutes over the past 3 matches have been managed with Friday August 2 in mind. Obviously it was always best case scenario, so plans can change if he is in any way sore or not mentally right to return.

 

[the big lebowski]

I’d be disappointed if Maj was used as a marketing tool for a game.

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Seeing him today you wouldn’t have thought he’d just returned from such significant injuries. Probably played around 50-60% of the game. Took some nice marks and made a number of good thumping spoils.

 

[giantroo]

 

[The acurate one]

Seeing him today you wouldn’t have thought he’d just returned from such significant injuries. Probably played around 50-60% of the game. Took some nice marks and made a number of good thumping spoils.

we've missed that badly in 2019, if he can get back close to the form of 18, sheesh we're well on the way. fingers crossed.

 

[Rick18]

Only was able to watch the first half today, but it struck me how Maj just looked like a normal defender in the flow of things.

Barely any rustiness, read the play pretty well, and looked to be covering the ground nicely too.

 

[giantroo]

Majak will play a full game this week.

 

[SlyCunnington]

I've heard that it was always the plan that if there were no hiccups, he'd return on the Friday night against the Dawks. Club wants a big crowd for this home game and it's the lead-in to the 150th function as well! They initially thought it might be an 8 pointer to make the finals too. His minutes over the past 3 matches have been managed with Friday August 2 in mind. Obviously it was always best case scenario, so plans can change if he is in any way sore or not mentally right to return.

No offence to you, but I hope your mail is totally off the mark.

 

[SpiderBurton22]

What % did Maj play on the weekend?

I see he still got in the bests

 

[koshari]

I’d be disappointed if Maj was used as a marketing tool for a game.

agreed, this is the exclusive domain of leadership group member jamie mcmillan.

 

[giantroo]

What % did Maj play on the weekend?

I see he still got in the bests

Played 3 quarters.

 

[hellas_johnny]

Great to hear. I'll be heading to arden st this week to watch hiss full game

 

[brettman135]

Majak Daw set for first full game since return

The comeback of injured North Melbourne defender Majak Daw will take another step this weekend when he is expected to play his first full game at VFL level.

www.theage.com.au

Absolute legend.

 

[giantroo]

Shaw: You wouldn’t rule Maj out of playing AFL this year. There’s no pressure on him at all, and we will monitor him week to week.

 

[astrovic]

I’d be disappointed if Maj was used as a marketing tool for a game.

The media is going to make a massive deal of it anyway.

The question for the club - and for Maj - is whether they aim to get out in front of that, and try and control it somewhat (if that's even possible).

Whatever the club does, I hope they only do what Maj agrees to.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Been told a certainty if all goes well this week to play on the Friday night against Hawthorn

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I hope they ice it all for the rest of the year.

Let him build some momentum and game time in the VFL and get his confidence back. Unleash him round 1 next year.

 

[Black2Blue]

I hope they ice it all for the rest of the year.

Let him build some momentum and game time in the VFL and get his confidence back. Unleash him round 1 next year.

It's a complex situation and I was just hoping Maj would get half a dozen games in the VFL for the year. But Maj has clearly set himself to get back in the seniors this season and I would guess this motivation is an important part of his recovery. The question is whether he is match ready, both physically and psychologically. No doubt his return will have a significant impact on the team and club as a whole, although the risk of a letdown would be real. I think this weekend's VFL game at Arden St will tell us everything in terms of whether he is going to return against the Hawks. A solid game and running out the 4 quarters would make it more likely than not. Personally, I would be over the moon to see him return for the Friday night game and will try and drag my South Sudanese friends along to celebrate.

 

[The acurate one]

Might not be until our last rd game, am of course ok with that as I reckon he needs to pay this year or the carnival will drag on into 2020.

 

[the flying ham]

If he is fit and playing well in the 2s, pick him.

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[Flawed Genius]

Might not be until our last rd game, am of course ok with that as I reckon he needs to pay this year or the carnival will drag on into 2020.

Bit harsh

 

[DrZaius]

Reckon it would be best for him to get a game or two this year (assuming he is physically up to it of course) otherwise the pressure and hype will just build and build over the preseason and become a distraction for Maj imo

 

[Luke72]

Reckon it would be best for him to get a game or two this year (assuming he is physically up to it of course) otherwise the pressure and hype will just build and build over the preseason and become a distraction for Maj imo

I agree but it has to be in Melbourne. It'll be like the McCartney game, a must attend that will be remembered for years to come. That would mean either the Hawks next week or the Power game the two weeks later.

 

[D23D]

Been told a certainty if all goes well this week to play on the Friday night against Hawthorn

I’m surprised by that Uncle. I don’t reckon a few part time VFL games is enough to get him AFL match fit. I reckon he would at least need a couple more

 

[Twinkletoes]

Might not be until our last rd game.......

If it is that game we’ll have the double benefit of Maj returning to send Jordan Lewis off into retirement being carried off the ground.........on a stretcher after Maj reprises his shirtfront from last time they met. :delicious: