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Injuries hampered the ruckman’s 2023 season after a breakout in 2022. A healthy Draper provides plenty of reason for excitement among the Dons faithful, with the 25-year-old’s ceiling still untapped.

Sam Draper

Injuries hampered the ruckman’s 2023 season after a breakout in 2022. A healthy Draper provides plenty of reason for excitement among the Dons faithful, with the 25-year-old’s ceiling still untapped.

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Team and player honours

Lindsay Griffiths Rising Star
Years award won:
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

  • 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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  • 01:28

    Rd 5 | Draper post-game

    Ruck Sam Draper put on a show in Gather Round including a three-goal haul that saw us beat the Demons in round five.

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  • 00:51

    Rd 5 | Mighty Draper strikes gold

    Our offense continues to excel with this Sam Draper goal.

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  • 02:15

    Rd 5 | Drapes v Betts trick shots

    Reigning goal of the year winner, Sam Draper, goes head-to-head with Eddie Betts in a trick shot challenge in a pre-game segment ahead of our match agains the Dees.

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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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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Custodians on whose Country we are based. We acknowledge their ongoing connection to Country and pay respect to their Elders, past and present. We extend that acknowledgement and respect to all First Nations peoples throughout Australia.