Keyword "Sam Draper" - List of latest news (31 results)

22/04 ‘Learn from others’: Dons options to stop Daicos

Essendon coach Brad Scott is open to trying “something different” to quell the influence of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on Anzac Day in what looms an almighty MCG challenge after season-ending injuries to both first-choice ruckmen.

18/04 West Coast banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare

Essendon has survived a huge scare from the West Coast Eagles to snatch a two-point win in an AFL thriller in Perth.

05/05 ‘It’s disrespectful’: Essendon coach scorches gun forward

Essendon coach Brad Scott has opened up on his tough conversation with Sam Draper, labelling the under-fire star “disrespectful” for comments he made about a rival club.

02/05 Bulldogs coach Beveridge floored by Bomber's 'bizarre' podcast jab

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded after Essendon ruckman Sam Draper claimed Dogs players would request trades if he remains in charge.

26/04 ‘Cannot let that happen’: Daniher’s efforts torn apart in scathing review

Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher was on the receiving end of a “harsh” assessment of his game following the Lions’ defeat to GWS.

20/04 Jake Stringer’s future sparks heated debate between AFL icons

Essendon has been urged to not rush into giving Jake Stringer a multi-year deal, despite the enigmatic forward’s strong start to the year and contract desires.

19/04 ‘Oh no’: Adelaide Crows youngster commits footy cardinal sin twice

One young Adelaide player won’t be looking forward to the review of Friday night’s three-point loss to Essendon after committing one of footy worst cardinal sins twice in the space of five minutes.

23/03 ‘He probably loves it’: Retired AFL champ Travis Cloke breaks up scuffle in heated clash

Former AFL Premiership winner and noted hardman Travis Cloke was involved in a bizarre incident on Saturday night as the now-Essendon runner dragged players from his own club away from a heated push-and-shove with Swans stars.

23/03 ‘It’s all a facade’: Tom Papley takes flamethrower to Essendon in brutal AFL takedown

Tom Papley has taken a flamethrower to Essendon, accusing the Bombers of resorting to off the ball tactics during Sydney’s 30-point win on Saturday night.

13/03 Bombers back recruits but reject draftee ‘temptation’

Essendon will unleash the full quartet of players traded in at the end of last season against Hawthorn on Saturday but coach Brad Scott has warned the recruits are not there to provide a short-term “sugar hit”.

16/02 Bomber’s big call despite unclear return

There’s still no clear timeline on his return but Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel is holding out hopes his 13th season can be a career best campaign.

30/01 NFL GOAT’s message driving Bombers

Sprinkles of wisdom from NFL legend Tom Brady during his whirlwind visit to Melbourne served as a reminder to Essendon vice-captain Andy McGrath that growing expectations can only be met with hard work.

24/01 ‘No guarantees’: Cats legend Steve Johnson opens up on ‘freak’ stabbing

Triple premiership Cat and Norm Smith Medallist Steve Johnson has opened up on the terrifying incident that saw him rushed into emergency surgery with stab wound

23/01 Dusty absent but Lynch excites Tigers

Richmond midfielder Jack Graham says watching Tom Lynch make “actual progress” has lifted spirits at the Tigers as they dream of a 2024 with their star forward back on the field.

09/10 ‘Spoken to him’: Bombers’ new trade target

Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein is officially a Bomber after joining Essendon as a free agent, with the paperwork also lodged to sign his teammate Ben McKay on a six-year deal.

01/10 $3m tug-of-war between Grand Finalists for Crows star defender

The Grand Final’s final siren ended one season, but officially marked the beginning of another.

28/09 Reporters stunned by St Kilda interest in veteran midfielder

St Kilda is reportedly making a play for Dylan Shiel – but is the Essendon on-baller the player the Saints really need?

07/09 Dustin Martin speculation intensifies with image of secret meeting

The speculation around Dustin Martin future is set to kick into overdrive after he was spotted meeting with incoming Suns coach Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast.

07/09 Dusty’ Martin’s holiday destination raises eyebrows

Dustin Martin’s holiday destination choice doesn’t seem to have doused any trade speculation.

04/09 Bombers lock away promising ruckman

Essendon has managed to hang on to Nick Bryan despite significant rival interest, securing the promising ruckman on a new two-year deal.

25/08 ‘Pitiful, appalling’ Bombers lose hope as ‘astonishing’ drop exposed

Essendon fans were hoping for a response from their team after such an insipid display six days earlier against the Giants.

16/08 Cult hero’s return could decide finals fate

The “intangible energy” brought by ruckman Sam Draper looms as a key ingredient for Essendon in Saturday’s do-or-die clash against GWS that could determine the Bombers’ finals fate.

02/08 Slow progress for injured Bombers as debut looms

Essendon could unleash last year’s top draft pick Elijah Tsatas in a bid to restart their spluttering finals campaign against West Coast on Saturday, with coach Brad Scott declaring the No.5 selection was “knocking the door down” in the VFL.

21/06 Bad injury news for Bomber cult hero

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won’t “emotionally blackmail” free agents Mason Redman and Darcy Parish to stay at the club as he revealed an uncertain immediate future for ruckman Sam Draper.

25/04 ‘Plug-and-play’ Pies’ sky high belief

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says personnel issues have had no impact on his side’s indestructible self-belief to come from behind in big games.

25/04 Fans fume over glaring Anzac Day issue

Footy fans aren’t happy with the AFL as the biggest game on the calendar outside of finals is marred by an easily avoidable mistake.

19/04 Pies back ‘super competitive’ fill-in ruck

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says the Magpies are still positive about their available key position options despite an injury toll which continues to mount.

15/04 Essendon’s demolition job blows AFL wide open

Essendon mean business in 2023.

26/03 ‘Unstoppable’: Bombers fly high under the roof

Essendon needed a hero in front of goal — enter Kyle Langford, the makeshift forward who delivered in stunning fashion.

02/03 Blues salary crunch in danger zone as De Koning still unsigned

Carlton’s salary cap squeeze is at an all time high as we head into the 2023 season, and it’s been made worse with Zac Williams out for the year.

17/02 Fresh faces, new roles and injury voids: Every AFL club’s predicted Round 1 side

Footy is nearly here, with club-vs-club match simulations on their way next week and the lone official pre-season matches the week after that.