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7NEWS
11 minutes ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Essendon coy on Lions move on injured big man Sam Draper: ‘News to me'
Essendon coach Brad Scott has played down rumours linking Sam Draper with a move to Brisbane, but concedes there are doubts whether the unrestricted free agent will stay. The Lions are expected to snare both Draper and West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen in what is set to be a bumper free agency period for the defending premiers. Draper is an unrestricted free agent, meaning Essendon have no power in halting a move away. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Allen is a restricted free agent, but with West Coast set to receive pick No.2 as compensation for losing him, it is highly unlikely they will match Brisbane's bid. Essendon (6-12) have endured a season from hell, with a raft of injuries forcing them to field a record-equalling 13 debutants this year. Draper is among the walking wounded at the Bombers, with the star ruckman ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in round six. The 26-year-old South Australian was also reportedly weighing up a switch to Adelaide, but that appears unlikely after the Crows re-signed ruckman Reilly O'Brien for a further three years. It leaves Brisbane in the box seat to land Draper - not that Scott has heard much about it. 'That's news to me, and I'd like to think that I would know before most,' Scott said on Wednesday. 'We're in constant dialogue. I've been really clear all year about supporting Drapes in terms of his decision-making process. 'He's got a big call to make. He loves Essendon and loves the opportunity he got here.' When asked about any doubts he may have about Draper choosing to stay, Scott was pragmatic. 'Well any player who's out of contract coming into August, there'd always be a question mark,' he said. 'But we won't be putting undue pressure on Drapes. He'll take as long as he needs to make his call. 'He's a much-loved member of our club and personally I'd love him to stay, and he knows that.' Essendon currently have 16 players on their injury list ahead of Saturday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Jordan Ridley was the latest newcomer to that list, with the defender ruled out for four weeks after injuring his hamstring in last week's 93-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. It marks the third time Ridley has been cut down by a hamstring injury this year. 'It's not a true recurrence of the previous injury, but it's another hamstring injury,' Scott said. 'It's incredibly frustrating for him and for us. We really feel for him. All we can do now is go back to the drawing board. 'We're just determined to get him right. He's an important part of our long-term future, and we'll make whatever investment we need to get him right.'
The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
That's news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper
Essendon coach Brad Scott has played down rumours linking Sam Draper with a move to Brisbane, but concedes there are doubts whether the unrestricted free agent will stay. The Lions are expected to snare both Draper and West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen in what is set to be a bumper free agency period for the defending premiers. Draper is an unrestricted free agent, meaning Essendon have no power in halting a move away. Allen is a restricted free agent, but with West Coast set to receive pick No.2 as compensation for losing him, it is highly unlikely they will match Brisbane's bid. Essendon (6-12) have endured a season from hell, with a raft of injuries forcing them to field a record-equalling 13 debutants this year. Draper is among the walking wounded at the Bombers, with the star ruckman ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in round six. The 26-year-old South Australian was also reportedly weighing up a switch to Adelaide, but that appears unlikely after the Crows re-signed ruckman Reilly O'Brien for a further three years. It leaves Brisbane in the box seat to land Draper - not that Scott has heard much about it. "That's news to me, and I'd like to think that I would know before most," Scott said on Wednesday. "We're in constant dialogue. I've been really clear all year about supporting Drapes in terms of his decision-making process. "He's got a big call to make. He loves Essendon and loves the opportunity he got here." When asked about any doubts he may have about Draper choosing to stay, Scott was pragmatic. "Well any player who's out of contract coming into August, there'd always be a question mark," he said. "But we won't be putting undue pressure on Drapes. He'll take as long as he needs to make his call. "He's a much-loved member of our club and personally I'd love him to stay, and he knows that." Essendon currently have 16 players on their injury list ahead of Saturday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Jordan Ridley was the latest newcomer to that list, with the defender ruled out for four weeks after injuring his hamstring in last week's 93-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. It marks the third time Ridley has been cut down by a hamstring injury this year. "It's not a true recurrence of the previous injury, but it's another hamstring injury," Scott said. "It's incredibly frustrating for him and for us. We really feel for him. All we can do now is go back to the drawing board. "We're just determined to get him right. He's an important part of our long-term future, and we'll make whatever investment we need to get him right." Essendon coach Brad Scott has played down rumours linking Sam Draper with a move to Brisbane, but concedes there are doubts whether the unrestricted free agent will stay. The Lions are expected to snare both Draper and West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen in what is set to be a bumper free agency period for the defending premiers. Draper is an unrestricted free agent, meaning Essendon have no power in halting a move away. Allen is a restricted free agent, but with West Coast set to receive pick No.2 as compensation for losing him, it is highly unlikely they will match Brisbane's bid. Essendon (6-12) have endured a season from hell, with a raft of injuries forcing them to field a record-equalling 13 debutants this year. Draper is among the walking wounded at the Bombers, with the star ruckman ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in round six. The 26-year-old South Australian was also reportedly weighing up a switch to Adelaide, but that appears unlikely after the Crows re-signed ruckman Reilly O'Brien for a further three years. It leaves Brisbane in the box seat to land Draper - not that Scott has heard much about it. "That's news to me, and I'd like to think that I would know before most," Scott said on Wednesday. "We're in constant dialogue. I've been really clear all year about supporting Drapes in terms of his decision-making process. "He's got a big call to make. He loves Essendon and loves the opportunity he got here." When asked about any doubts he may have about Draper choosing to stay, Scott was pragmatic. "Well any player who's out of contract coming into August, there'd always be a question mark," he said. "But we won't be putting undue pressure on Drapes. He'll take as long as he needs to make his call. "He's a much-loved member of our club and personally I'd love him to stay, and he knows that." Essendon currently have 16 players on their injury list ahead of Saturday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Jordan Ridley was the latest newcomer to that list, with the defender ruled out for four weeks after injuring his hamstring in last week's 93-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. It marks the third time Ridley has been cut down by a hamstring injury this year. "It's not a true recurrence of the previous injury, but it's another hamstring injury," Scott said. "It's incredibly frustrating for him and for us. We really feel for him. All we can do now is go back to the drawing board. "We're just determined to get him right. He's an important part of our long-term future, and we'll make whatever investment we need to get him right." Essendon coach Brad Scott has played down rumours linking Sam Draper with a move to Brisbane, but concedes there are doubts whether the unrestricted free agent will stay. The Lions are expected to snare both Draper and West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen in what is set to be a bumper free agency period for the defending premiers. Draper is an unrestricted free agent, meaning Essendon have no power in halting a move away. Allen is a restricted free agent, but with West Coast set to receive pick No.2 as compensation for losing him, it is highly unlikely they will match Brisbane's bid. Essendon (6-12) have endured a season from hell, with a raft of injuries forcing them to field a record-equalling 13 debutants this year. Draper is among the walking wounded at the Bombers, with the star ruckman ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in round six. The 26-year-old South Australian was also reportedly weighing up a switch to Adelaide, but that appears unlikely after the Crows re-signed ruckman Reilly O'Brien for a further three years. It leaves Brisbane in the box seat to land Draper - not that Scott has heard much about it. "That's news to me, and I'd like to think that I would know before most," Scott said on Wednesday. "We're in constant dialogue. I've been really clear all year about supporting Drapes in terms of his decision-making process. "He's got a big call to make. He loves Essendon and loves the opportunity he got here." When asked about any doubts he may have about Draper choosing to stay, Scott was pragmatic. "Well any player who's out of contract coming into August, there'd always be a question mark," he said. "But we won't be putting undue pressure on Drapes. He'll take as long as he needs to make his call. "He's a much-loved member of our club and personally I'd love him to stay, and he knows that." Essendon currently have 16 players on their injury list ahead of Saturday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Jordan Ridley was the latest newcomer to that list, with the defender ruled out for four weeks after injuring his hamstring in last week's 93-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. It marks the third time Ridley has been cut down by a hamstring injury this year. "It's not a true recurrence of the previous injury, but it's another hamstring injury," Scott said. "It's incredibly frustrating for him and for us. We really feel for him. All we can do now is go back to the drawing board. "We're just determined to get him right. He's an important part of our long-term future, and we'll make whatever investment we need to get him right."
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
That's news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper
Essendon coach Brad Scott has played down rumours linking Sam Draper with a move to Brisbane, but concedes there are doubts whether the unrestricted free agent will stay. The Lions are expected to snare both Draper and West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen in what is set to be a bumper free agency period for the defending premiers. Draper is an unrestricted free agent, meaning Essendon have no power in halting a move away. Allen is a restricted free agent, but with West Coast set to receive pick No.2 as compensation for losing him, it is highly unlikely they will match Brisbane's bid. Essendon (6-12) have endured a season from hell, with a raft of injuries forcing them to field a record-equalling 13 debutants this year. Draper is among the walking wounded at the Bombers, with the star ruckman ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in round six. The 26-year-old South Australian was also reportedly weighing up a switch to Adelaide, but that appears unlikely after the Crows re-signed ruckman Reilly O'Brien for a further three years. It leaves Brisbane in the box seat to land Draper - not that Scott has heard much about it. "That's news to me, and I'd like to think that I would know before most," Scott said on Wednesday. "We're in constant dialogue. I've been really clear all year about supporting Drapes in terms of his decision-making process. "He's got a big call to make. He loves Essendon and loves the opportunity he got here." When asked about any doubts he may have about Draper choosing to stay, Scott was pragmatic. "Well any player who's out of contract coming into August, there'd always be a question mark," he said. "But we won't be putting undue pressure on Drapes. He'll take as long as he needs to make his call. "He's a much-loved member of our club and personally I'd love him to stay, and he knows that." Essendon currently have 16 players on their injury list ahead of Saturday's clash with Sydney at the SCG. Jordan Ridley was the latest newcomer to that list, with the defender ruled out for four weeks after injuring his hamstring in last week's 93-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. It marks the third time Ridley has been cut down by a hamstring injury this year. "It's not a true recurrence of the previous injury, but it's another hamstring injury," Scott said. "It's incredibly frustrating for him and for us. We really feel for him. All we can do now is go back to the drawing board. "We're just determined to get him right. He's an important part of our long-term future, and we'll make whatever investment we need to get him right."
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Brisbane Lions frontrunners to sign free agents Oscar Allen and Sam Draper
Brisbane are looming as the favourites to secure the prized signature of Essendon free agent Sam Draper, according to Channel 7's Caroline Wilson. As the Lions hunt back-to-back premierships, they are also set to be a major player in the off-season with two big moves looming. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Brisbane have long been seen as the likely landing spot for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen and now it looks like Draper will also head north. Both Allen and Draper are sidelined with injury and remain unsigned at their respective clubs. Allen has previously met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell during the season, while Draper was also heavily courted by Adelaide. However, the Crows now have security in their ruck department with Reilly O'Brien recently inking a three-year extension. 'Look, I think that Oscar Allen, who is a near certainty now to sign with Brisbane, is going to be joined by Sam Draper,' Wilson reported on The Agenda Setters. 'Now, it's been mentioned in dispatches in recent days, but I'm getting more and more confident that that is going to happen for the Brisbane Lions, who, it must be said, have been unbelievable in luring big-name free agents and mature players to the club and developing from the bottom.' The Lions will hope Allen slots straight into the forward line and fill the hole that was left by Joe Daniher's shock retirement after last year's grand final. The likely arrival of Draper will give Brisbane some valuable depth in the ruck department. No.1 big man Oscar McInerney has been hampered by a back injury this year that coach Chris Fagan conceded was 'degenerative'. He has since returned to the side and is playing alongside side Darcy Fort, who incidentally replaced McInerney in last year's grand final team. Both McInerney and Fort are contracted until the end of 2026. Luke Hodge highlighted McInerney's back worries when discussing Draper's likely move. 'Oscar McInerney's been an absolute star for the Brisbane Lions,' he said. 'I think he's averaged 22, 23 games the last six years, but he's played 11 this year and there's a real concern with his back. 'He's a heart and soul player. So if they could get him right, they would keep him without a shadow of doubt. 'I think they're looking as a fallback plan in case this back is a real issue.'
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Draper boost as Newtown complete move for ex-TNS striker
NEWTOWN Football Club have completed a transfer coup on the eve of the new JD Cymru North season. The Robins have swooped to sign striker Greg Draper who arrives with a reputation as one of the recent JD Cymru Premier greats following a glittering career with TNS. The 35 year old departed TNS in 2021 and had a spell at JD Cymru North side Guilsfield before returning to Park Hall where he has continued to represent the Oswestry club's reserve side. Now, Draper has been re-united with ex-Guilsfield boss Nathan Leonard at Latham Park and joins Tom Jones in the line-up following his loan move from TNS. Draper scored 163 goals in 252 appearances for the Saints between 2011 and 2021 while also helping the club to nine league titles and five Welsh Cup triumphs.
