Speaking with The Age’s Peter Hanlon, Daw said, ''Yeah, people think I should be elevated, but all I've got to think to myself is, 'Am I ready? Am I ready to play AFL footy?' Not at the moment.''
There’s always been a significant amount of interest in the Sudanese-born recruit, but the spotlight intensified after his stellar performance for Werribee on Saturday which included a remarkable run from the half-back flank and long goal.
''I've never been a confidence player, never thought I could do that…I didn't even think I could get away from those guys [chasing], but after the first bounce I thought to myself, 'No one's going to catch me here, I might as well go the long journey'.
“…now I can sort of believe that if I keep working hard and never go away from what got me here - just the hard work - I can make it."
And most importantly, his coach Brad Scott agrees that some senior football and an AFL debut is on the horizon.
''His improvement's been extraordinary,'' Scott told the media on Wednesday.
''I look at him six months ago, I thought he was miles away from being able to play AFL footy…(but) I'd see no reason why he couldn't play this year. The curve he's on at the moment, if he keeps going that way he'll play this year because he'll force his way in, he'll force us to pick him.''
Scott went on to illustrate the worst thing the club could do, is play Daw too early and despite his progress, he still has a way to go.
''Body on body he'd get pushed aside very easily, now it's very hard to push him off his line."
For Daw, it’s about improving his ‘game sense’ and general football knowledge.
''Just knowing where to run after a contest, how to get the ball back when I haven't got it, things like that,'' he explained.
This week, the 20-year-old will have another opportunity to shine in the VFL for Werribee when he plays against some North Melbourne teammates who will line up for North Ballarat on Saturday night at Avalon Oval.
