October 4, 2025
Sam Draper Joins Brisbane
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Brisbane has signed Sam Draper (via Cal Twomey).
September 8, 2025
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper will join Brisbane as an unrestricted free agent (via Tom Morris).
April 20, 2025
Sam Draper Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper (ruptured Achilles) will miss the remainder of the season (via Essendon).
April 18, 2025
Sam Draper Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott confirms an Achilles injury for Sam Draper.
April 18, 2025
Sam Draper Injury Update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper was assessed for a low leg concern in Q4 on Friday night, he did not return.
June 18, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper is expected to be available from this point on (via SEN).
May 30, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper will be a slow build before returning to the team.
May 14, 2024
Sam Draper update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper (knee) will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks (via Essendon).
May 14, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper (knee) has undergone surgery (via Mitch Cleary).
May 8, 2024
Sam Draper injury update
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper (right knee soreness) has been ruled out for Round 9 (via Essendon).
May 8, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Chris Scott says if Sam Draper (knee) is not close to 100% he won’t play this week.
January 25, 2024
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper is expected to progress into training next week (via Essendon).
November 29, 2023
Sam Draper return to training timeline
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper remains on track to return to main training in January per Essendon.
November 19, 2023
Draper set for training return in January
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Chris Scott says Sam Draper won’t do much training before the end of 2023 with the hope he returns to full training in January (via Gettable).
September 26, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper has undergone groin surgery with the expectation he’ll be available for main training in January (via Mitch Cleary).
September 20, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Head of performance Daniel McPherson says they’re hopeful Sam Draper (groin) will return to main training in January.
August 24, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper (hip) has been ruled out for Round 24 per Essendon.
August 16, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says if Sam Draper completes training he should be available for Round 23.
August 12, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper is a chance to return in Round 23.
August 9, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper is progressing really well but won’t play this week. Scott added that Draper is some chance to play in Round 23.
August 5, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper is progressing well and will look to do some training over the next week. Scott added the plan is for Draper to join main training in the next 2 weeks.
July 31, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper (hip) says he’s aiming to play the last 2-3 games of the H&A season (via FOX).
July 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper says he’s back running and is hopeful of returning soon (via 7AFL).
July 18, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper will not be available for main training this week or next week. Scott reiterated that until Draper completes main training he won’t be available for selection.
July 12, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper will not play in Round 18. Scott added that Draper will complete some light running today and won’t be a selection consideration until he starts training.
July 9, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper is unlikely to be available for Round 18.
July 6, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper needs to get back into training which he won’t do on Thursday. Scott added that likely puts Draper in doubt for Round 18 next week.
June 28, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott confirms Sam Draper (hip) won’t be available for the next two weeks.
June 26, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Sam Draper says he hasn’t trained as yet and is unlikely to play in Round 16 (via Kate Massey).
June 21, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says he’s not positive Sam Draper will be available for Round 15. Scott added that they may be conservative and was unsure on his availability date.
June 11, 2023
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Senior coach Brad Scott says Sam Draper (hip) has been struggling physically for a while and reducing his minutes on Sunday night was a key part of the decision to sub him out of the game especially with the upcoming bye.
