The Latest Breaking News from Sam Draper

Lions' recruits go from cellar dwellers to flag winners

Oscar Allen and Sam Draper - the only two Lions to grace the AFL grand final without a flag - came up clutch to join the three-peat party.

AAP · Sep 27

'A freak': Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson

Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 25

How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper's career

Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.

AAP · Sep 25

Coach warns of complacency as Lions firm in flag hunt

After Brisbane took a sledgehammer to Port Adelaide, Lions coach Chris Fagan warned the same fate awaits his side if they take their foot off the pedal.

AAP · Jul 26

'I'll keep protecting him': Bombers coach on Lions loss

Dean Solomon has explained what he's looking for in Essendon's players after they were taught a lesson by two-time defending AFL premiers Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 12

Lions thump Bombers as Bailey's future looks clearer

Brisbane's big win over Essendon has pushed them back into fourth, with former Bomber ruckman Sam Draper in eye-catching form.

AAP · Jul 12

No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus

Lions ruckman Sam Draper isn't getting ahead of himself despite an encouraging start to life with two-time defending premiers Brisbane.

AAP · Jun 23

Impeccable Mannagh's five-goal haul tames Lions

Shaun Mannagh dined out for Geelong on a wet Brisbane night to spearhead a 41-point defeat of the Lions in their AFL grand final rematch.

AAP · May 14

Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers

Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.

AAP · May 1

'Needed to happen': Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win

North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.

AAP · Apr 11