Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to turn down the opportunity for a free agency move to Adelaide and sign a long-term deal at the Bombers.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Essendon coach Brad Scott has told ruckman Sam Draper that he will not “coerce” or pressure the free agent into staying with the ...

Isaac Kako and fellow first-round draft picks Nate Caddy and Elijah Tsatas have given Essendon a tantalising glimpse of what their AFL future might become. Kako kicked four goals, Caddy contributed ...

Essendon coach Brad Scott has told ruckman Sam Draper that he will not “coerce” or pressure the free agent into staying with the Bombers in the face of potentially large offers to leave.

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has returned to his podcast after admitting he had a “stinker” last year. Draper became embroiled in controversy after making comments about the Western Bulldogs.

Number one draft pick Sam Lalor will make his debut for Richmond on Thursday night. The Tigers confirmed on Monday that Lalor ...

Essendon have found a small forward ... him in the hitouts during the third quarter, and it put the Bombers on the front foot. Sam Draper ball over Tom Stewart.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images ...

And with Nick Bryan looking lively as the second ruck to Sam Draper, the 28-year-old ... a long-term contract extension with the Bombers. “He’s the Essendon free agency holdout, (but) I ...

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