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The excitement machine that is Sam Draper had his best season to date with the Bombers in 2022, playing in 22 games. Draper established himself as the club’s current and future No.1 ruck option. A unique player at his position, fans were treated to the goal of the year from the ruckman in Round 18 against Gold Coast.

Sam Draper

The excitement machine that is Sam Draper had his best season to date with the Bombers in 2022, playing in 22 games. Draper established himself as the club’s current and future No.1 ruck option. A unique player at his position, fans were treated to the goal of the year from the ruckman in Round 18 against Gold Coast.

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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

  • 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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  • 01:21

    Drapes gets first look at his mural

    Ruck Sam Draper's 2022 goal of the year celebration is the inspiration behind a newly unveiled mural at Windy Hill and his first reaction is priceless.

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  • 09:33

    Media conference | Sam Draper

    Ruck Sam Draper chats with the media at his newly unveiled mural at Windy Hill as part of a four-year partnership deal with Tradie. Thanks to artists Jack & Josh for their incredible work.

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  • 00:34

    Rd 19 | Draper takes incredible pack mark and finishes in style

    Sam Draper continues to display his bag of tricks.

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Latest Player News

  1. ‘Sour taste in the mouth’ driving Draper, Dons

    Recovering ruck keen to get back on track.

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  2. Draper taking up Movember again

    Ruck raising funds for great cause.

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  3. Draper undergoes surgery

    Star ruckman to reintegrate into new-year training.

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  4. Dons pair to resume full training in January after injury-hit years

    Essendon's head of performance Daniel McPherson has provided an update on several players.

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