Don is an ex-Footy professional having played for Fitzroy/Brisbane Lions and Melbourne FC in AFL. Don presently works as the Regional Manager-Oceania,South Asia,Middle East, Africa, Central Asia for Southern Cross University. Don was the first former professional AFL player to lend a helping hand to aid Footy development in India. Don on his several visits to India has been a source of immense encouragement having held training sessions with kids and making valuable donations towards ARFAI’s cause.

Being a former player and having witnessed the impacts of Footy on the lives of his countrymen back in Australia, Don is certain of Footy fledging in India and making a sizeable contribution to the sporting as well as social development of the communities.