Saad El-Hawli didn't eat for 12 hours before his debut as part of his fast for Ramadan.
"I think Australia has taken massive steps in the space to make Australia more inclusive to a lot of different cultures and faiths. It will only get better as time goes on. If I can be a voice to make young Muslim athletes more confident in their skin and get them to be confident young Australian Muslims that will be make me proud in the long run," El-Hawli told AFL.com.au.