North Melbourne AFL star Majak Daw plays first game in 706 days since plunging from a bridge

Majak Daw has made a triumphant return to AFL almost two years since his horror plunge from Melbourne's Bolte Bridge. Scroll down for video Daw made his debut 706 days since he plunged from Melbourne's Bolte Bridge Majak Daw reacts as he leads Kangaroos players from the field following the Round 9 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Adelaide Crows on August 1, 2020 'It has been two years since I played. Majak Daw of the Kangaroos looks to get the ball during the round nine AFL match In December 2018, Daw shattered his hips and pelvis during the horror fall and his chances of returning to the game appeared impossible. Majak Daw of the Kangaroos takes a mark during the round nine AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Adelaide Crows Daw had reportedly fought with his partner Emily McKay and taken prescription drugs before he abandoned his car in the stopping lane on the Bolte Bridge and plunged into the shallow river below North Melbourne players celebrate Daw's incredible goal during his first game in two years Daw, who has become a father to son Hendrix since he last played, said he felt a responsibility to show others who are struggling with mental health - particularly through the lockdown - that there is a way through their despair.