North Melbourne cult hero Majak Daw reportedly splits from his long-term partner

Former North Melbourne star Majak Daw has reportedly split from his long-term partner after a rollercoaster couple of years.

Emily McKay and Majak Daw.

Former North Melbourne star Majak Daw has reportedly split from his long-term partner Emily McKay.

As revealed by The Herald Sun’s Jackie Epstein, the pair have separated after a rollercoaster couple of years.

Daw and McKay celebrated the birth of their son last year as the footballer continued to make his slow recovery towards the AFL.

Majak Daw and Emily McKay.

Majak Daw and Emily McKay.

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The ruckman was hospitalised in December 2018 after he fell from the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne — he broke his hips and pelvis during the incident.

The 29-year-old’s comeback was delayed further after he tore a pectoral muscle during a gym session in May.

But Daw finally made his highly-anticipated return to the AFL in August, facing the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium in round nine.

Daw marked the fairytale moment with a goal in the fourth quarter, which remains a highlight of the 2020 premiership.

McKay posted a heartfelt message to Instagram after the match: “Every nurse, doctor and surgeon we met along the way. Words can’t describe how grateful we are and how amazing you are.”

Majak Daw of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal with teammates.

Majak Daw and his Kangaroos teammates.

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Unfortunately, Daw was one of 11 players advised in September they would not be offered a new contract.

Despite the setback, manager Adam Ramanaukas confirmed Daw would be eager to play on elsewhere if another club picked him up.

“Hopefully we can find another club for Majak,” Ramanaukas said on ABC Grandstand’s The Lead.

“He can play multiple positions. He’d be an asset.”

Originally published as North Melbourne cult hero Majak Daw reportedly splits from his long-term partner