He’s going at two goals a game and providing ruck relief. Pretty solid numbers. Three goals a game is Coleman medal territory.
I reckon he’s just about the most scary bloke to stand in front of in a marking contest. There would be some seriously sore PA players tonight after some of those contests.
I know a lot of people are keen to move him on, but unless we’re getting a top 5 draft pick in return we need to keep him. His big personality is so important in a team that can withdraw quickly when things aren’t going well.
Draper has improved greatly and as others have said is a heart and soul player. You don’t just get rid of them. He is also developing into a dangerous forward, even though it is a new role for him.
Well yeah I am, but six touches around the ground and only one in the defensive half isn’t enough if he starts to win marks around the ground and help out stoppages it goes a long way
Gives mumford vibes with how he throws his body into people sometimes, loved how he sent the backs of a few port defenders into orbit.
As others have pointed out, definitely seems more nimble during offensive play and don’t see him back much which would be a big step up in his game. His work forward is a big progression this year though and is really going to help Caddy out if it keeps this up and draws defenders.
He played well, as he has in all our games this year. Bizare how people get into him so much. He is bloody perfect foil for Caddy btw much better than 2MSleeper, takes two defenders, smashes anyone that gets in his way alllows more space for the lead.
And when he goes on ball (he’s natural position) he really has an impact. I know everyone wants to farm him off for a first round pick, but let’s enjoy it when he plays well.
Keep kicking around the corner Sam! When you consider how bad his kicking has been, you’d take 60% accuracy any day. He’s flushing them, who give a rats about how it looks.
He clearly is working on this method and as ungainly as it looks it’s producing results. Can’t complain about him whatsoever. IMO he’s maturing as a player, which is great to see!
