A day after making an impression as one of the most popular players in North Melbourne’s two-day community camp in Ballarat, Daw was indefinitely suspended by the Kangaroos.

The club cited “missing rehabilitation sessions and acting contrary to the club’s culture and professional expectations” as the reason for the disciplinary action.

North Melbourne confirmed it did not relate to any issues during the Ballarat visit.

The Kangaroos rookie has developed cult following as the first Sudanese-born player to be drafted into the AFL.

Daw did receive some media attention during the community camp, but this related to a knee injury.

The Roos announced that the injury would keep the 20-year-old out of the pre-season NAB Cup.

Head coach Brad Scott gave no indication of what was to come post-camp, saying Daw’s injury was unfortunate at this stage of the season.

“It is disappointing with the knee because he was showing some significant improvement,” Scott said.

However, a radio interview with new captain Andrew Swallow on Monday morning hinted that there might be work rate-related issues for Daw off the field.

A carefully worded Swallow made the comments on Radio Sport National’s breakfast program. Co-host Mick McGuane: “Will we see Majak Daw play a senior game this year?”

Swallow: “Will we see Majak. I suppose it’s up to Majak. He’s got a lot of exciting athletic ability, but Majak’s really got to continue to work hard. He’s battling a bit of a knee problem at the moment so if he can work really hard, go back and work in the VFL. He’s still got a few things he needs to improve on and off the field. We’re working hard with him and really hopeful that he can play some AFL football this year, but in the end it’s going to come down to Maj and where he’s at and if he wants to put in the hard work I am sure he will get there.”

Just as Swallow stated, the VFL is where Daw now has to put in the work. Daw is restricted to training with North Melbourne’s VFL affiliate Werribee Tigers. He has played with the Tigers since being drafted by the Kangaroos in the 2009 AFL Rookie Draft.