Sam Draper

About

Draper joined the Brisbane Lions for the 2026 season after his time at Essendon. The South Australian is a 205cm ruckman who pushes forward and takes marks around goal rather than staying tied to the stoppage. He has played 101 games and kicked 59 goals.

Career Details

At a glance

Full NameSam Draper

Date of Birth28 Sep 1998

ClubBrisbane Lions

Jumper#2

PositionRuck

DraftPick 2, 2015 AFL National Draft (Essendon)

Previous ClubsEssendon Bombers (2016–2024)

AFL Games101

AFL Goals59

Height205 cm

Weight112 kg

Statistics

Games

13.4

Disposals

3.2

Clearances

0.0

Brownlow

Disposals6713.4/gm

Kicks367.2/gm

Handballs316.2/gm

Marks183.6/gm

Tackles142.8/gm

Clearances163.2/gm

Inside 50s132.6/gm

Goal Assists10.2/gm

Contested Poss.448.8/gm

Score Inv.244.8/gm

Goals71.4/gm

One Percenters163.2/gm

Games

10.4

Disposals

3.5

Clearances

0.1

Brownlow

Disposals81110.4/gm

Kicks5306.8/gm

Handballs2813.6/gm

Marks1852.4/gm

Tackles1441.8/gm

Clearances2723.5/gm

Inside 50s1942.5/gm

Goal Assists210.3/gm

Contested Poss.5306.8/gm

Score Inv.3554.6/gm

Goals430.6/gm

One Percenters2633.4/gm