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An uninterrupted pre-season is setting Draper up for a clean run at the 2025 season. A unique ruck talent with his mix of power, speed and competitiveness, a move to full forward is seeing the South Australian add new strings to his bow and find new ways to impact ahead of his eighth season.

Sam Draper

An uninterrupted pre-season is setting Draper up for a clean run at the 2025 season. A unique ruck talent with his mix of power, speed and competitiveness, a move to full forward is seeing the South Australian add new strings to his bow and find new ways to impact ahead of his eighth season.

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Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star
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2020
Goal of the Year
Years award won:
2022
John Kilby Staff & Trainers' Award
Years award won:
2022

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Latest Player Videos

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    Rd 5 | Draper climbs the Max mountain for speccy

    Sam Draper pulls down a towering grab over Max Gawn to get the Essendon faithful buzzing again

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  • 00:45

    Draper’s unorthodox routine stirs up crowd

    Sam Draper doubles down on his unconventional set-shot style, drilling his side’s first to rev up the Bombers faithful

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    Rd 2 | Draper antics send 'G wild with fresh approach

    Sam Draper shows off his new set shot technique with two early majors as the crowd reacts with full voice

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  • 03:01

    Rd 23 | Draper media conference

    Hear from Sam Draper as Essendon unveils Maddy Prespakis mural at Windy Hill.

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  • 00:52

    Rd 22 | Draper goes berserk after stunning goal lifts Marvel Stadium

    Sam Draper provides a massive spark in the second term after a mesmerising finish on the run.

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  • 01:03

    Fixture Throwback | Draper goes for a run

    Revisit Sam Drapers GOTY against Gold Coast in 2022.

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  • 10:42

    ICYMI | Draper's On the Couch appearance

    Ruckman Sam Draper joins Fox Footy's On the Couch.

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  • 00:39

    Rd 12 | Clutch Draper turns rover to put Dons in front

    Sam Draper crumbs off the pack and finds the big sticks with an unconventional shot.

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  • 00:56

    Rd 6 | Draper drifts forward and finds fiery opener

    Sam Draper earns the first goal on Anzac Day after making his presence felt forward.

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  • Rd 5 | Draper & Phillips' big day in front of goals

    Watch all of Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips' goals from our round five win against the Demons.

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Latest Player News

  1. Year in Review: Sam Draper

    Ruck overcoming setbacks, recapturing confidence.

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  2. Injury news: Draper to miss

    Ruck undergoes minor knee procedure.

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  3. Draper savours return from ‘long road of recovery’

    Bombers ruck making immediate impact.

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  4. Draper keen to bolster Dons’ ruck partnerships

    Diligence setting up ruck for full training return.

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