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James Demetriou - the Trevor Chappell of the family. If he wants to lay claim to the recruiting coup of Majak, perhaps he should wait at least until Maj produces results against someone other than the worst defence in the AFL. Don't get me wrong, I want to see Maj succeed as much as anyone, but this is just an ego-driven and imbecilic urge to claim credit for the creation of a superstar, when anyone with half a brain can see that Maj is very much a work in progress and a product of the patience and persistence of the development team at Arden St. Get stuffed Demetriou, NMFC and the Huddle are well rid of you.
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Because of this, or...?
 
LT Smash said:
James Demetriou - the Trevor Chappell of the family. If he wants to lay claim to the recruiting coup of Majak, perhaps he should wait at least until Maj produces results against someone other than the worst defence in the AFL. Don't get me wrong, I want to see Maj succeed as much as anyone, but this is just an ego-driven and imbecilic urge to claim credit for the creation of a superstar, when anyone with half a brain can see that Maj is very much a work in progress and a product of the patience and persistence of the development team at Arden St. Get stuffed Demetriou, NMFC and the Huddle are well rid of you.
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Yep, some very serious re-writing of history being done by some people there.
 

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Majak Daw is growing into his public role

Luke Dennehy

From: Sunday Herald Sun July 06, 2013


NORTH Melbourne ruckman Majak Daw has many labels: role model, ambassador, refugee, pioneer.

But he sees it more simply. "At the end of the day I'm just a footballer."

In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Herald Sun Daw tells how a club-imposed suspension made him a better person and how he's slowly coming to terms with his place in the game.

Daw, 22, admits he struggled with being a role model when he became the first Sudanese-born player in the AFL this April.

"It didn't sit well with me at the beginning, but I understand now this is how it is," he said.

"A lot of young African youth and young people look up to me and I have to hold my end of the bargain up and keep a level head."

Daw is recognised almost everywhere he goes in Melbourne. "I'm quite a shy person by nature, but I guess it's a part of what I do. Being a footballer, you get recognised," he said. "You have just got to deal with it."

Daw's large family help keep him grounded.

He is one of nine children, with siblings who range in age from seven to 27.

"I think with all the hype and stuff it's great to go back to Mum and Dad's house. They always have good advice for me," he said.

"If I have any issues I'm dealing with I always come back to those guys. Family is No.1 for me."

Daw's career has come a long way. He copped a club-imposed suspension in February last year for fibbing about being out on the town when he should have been home doing injury rehab.

He believes that incident forced him to mature and the suspension was necessary.

"I think sometimes that can be good for you. I've worked pretty hard since then to get where I am and I've still got a long way to go."

And after sending hearts aflutter in May when the Herald Sun published a picture of him at a beach recovery session, Daw reveals he's single.

He will be a racing ambassador for Swisse at this year's Spring Carnival, and says: "I've just got to concentrate on my football for now."
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http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/ma...-his-public-role/story-fndv8rij-1226675303629
 
Young Maj has certainly developed as a person as well as a footballer. Now 100% fitting the "top bloke" requirements. Looking forward to seeing him play a blinder (hopefully) for Werribee tomorrow night, to further press his claims for a return to the 1's. Pressure from below is a good thing.
 
With all this talk on the main board of Houli and his Muslim faith, it made me wonder about the faith of North's own Todd Goldstein and Majak Daw.

Is Goldstein a practicing Jew and is Majak Islamic?
 
The real question is what the f*** does it matter?
 

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I think this has been covered before but as I recall, Todd's mother is not Jewish, and according to Jewish tradition, religious education is commonly a maternal responsibility. As such, Todd was not raised Jewish. But I could be remembering that all wrong.
 
LT Smash said:
I think this has been covered before but as I recall, Todd's mother is not Jewish, and according to Jewish tradition, religious education is commonly a maternal responsibility. As such, Todd was not raised Jewish. But I could be remembering that all wrong.
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Oh, I see. Cheers. :)
 

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and I reckon we are done
 
Was very pleased to hear this. Seems like a nice bloke too.
 
Terrific. Daw could be anything at this stage.
 
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