Sam Draper has been in the news recently for lying down on the job, particularly at the controversial conclusion to the Adelaide game where he finished the match lying on the ball within range of the Crows goals without being whistled for holding the ball. On a broader note, it has been noticeable that Essendon's midfield have enjoyed life a lot more when Todd Goldstein is in ruck, putting into question Draper's longevity in a role which was supposed to be his. Draper is not the most graceful footballer, so his ceiling is more like Shane Mumford than a Max Gawn.
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