Needs to be consistent with his actions to what he is saying
I like Brad though, jury out still on him taking us to a flag obviously
To say we missed him when he was injured is an understatement…We need his leadership, drive and attitude every match.
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Not having a big midfield really gets exposed when Draper is out.
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Just saw him on a tv commercial for tradie drink
Draper has no return date but hopes for round one
Bombers ruckman Sam Draper was playful during his time on stage when speaking with members and offered an update on how his recovery from groin surgery is going.
Draper did recovery work on the sidelines on Saturday and aims to be back in training in January, with the ruckman having missed much of last season due to injuries, including a hip issue.
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper signs an autograph on Saturday.CREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
“It’s going along nicely, it’s a little slow as I had a pretty big surgery but it’s definitely improving,” Draper said.
“I’ve run three times now, and I’m feeling a lot stronger and pain free which is nice. I think I’ll join in some training in January and make some inroads there, but there is no return date at this stage.
“It hurt watching the boys play last year as I definitely love playing.
“Round one is achievable, but I don’t want to put pressure on it as I want to be 100 per cent and feel good for the whole season.”
Veteran recruit Todd Goldstein looked his typical assertive self during match simulation and will plug straight into the ruck role should Draper need more recovery time.
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hes fkg cooked. First half of 2024 is a write off for him already
You might be right on this occasion.
I am right on every occasion
The devil’s advocate.
“Me !”
OK he might be the biggest lifter. But will he be ready for round 1.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see him until after the mid season break and then things become really interesting if Goldy and Bryan are doing well.
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Every poster knows that bryza & drapes are cooked, goldy will do a calf and in Rd 1 weed and alwyn davey will be our rucks rotating through CHF.
That clicking is the sound of inevitability.
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For someone who has only ran three sessions he actually looks in decent nick.
Cardo sucks but if he has a clear Jan/Feb he can make it for round one.
My guess is he’ll play VFL the first two rounds then come in.
In that Scenario Zach Reid will be playing as the number 1 ruck and staring, then we will be wondering what to do with 3 young rucks Reid, Bryza and Draper.
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As the ball transitions to the opposition forward line for a rudimentary chest mark to Kelly’s direct opponent 20 out slight angle
Blitz filter says i’m under 18, which i’m happy with
On tv. Youtube says, nah.