AFL LIVE: Lions face Bombers at Marvel; Draper takes on former side
Sam Draper faces his former team Essendon for the first time since joining Brisbane Lions as an unrestricted free agent. Cam Rayner described Draper as level-headed ahead of the match at Marvel Stadium. The Lions, reigning premiers, are set to clash with the Bombers in a highly anticipated game.
- ▪Sam Draper is playing against Essendon for the first time since leaving the club.
- ▪Draper joined Brisbane Lions as an unrestricted free agent during the off-season.
- ▪Cam Rayner compared Draper's demeanor to that of teammate Joe Daniher.
- ▪The match between Brisbane Lions and Essendon is taking place at Marvel Stadium.
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12.16pmDraper to face the Dons for first timeBy It may not be the first expression that comes to outsiders’ minds when asked to describe one of the AFL’s most exuberant characters.But Cam Rayner expects “level-headed” teammate Sam Draper to be just that today as the Lions take on Essendon.Sam Draper clashes with his old side, Essendon.AFL PhotosIt will be Draper’s first meeting with the Bombers since defecting to the reigning back-to-back premiers as an unrestricted free agent in the off-season.“He’s very similar to Joey [Daniher], very level-headed,” Rayner said.ShareShow more
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