Timeline becomes clearer for Lions recruit after injury setback - AFL
Sam Draper is facing a delayed start to his first season at the Lions
www.afl.com.auSam Draper’s most recent widely reported update is that he was set to miss the start of the AFL season after Brisbane scans confirmed a stress reaction in his right foot, with an expected absence of about 6–8 weeks.[1][2][3]
What happened
Brisbane said Draper reported soreness before pre-season camp, and coach Chris Fagan said the injury would likely keep him out until around the second week of the season. He was also seen in a moon boot, which matched the reported recovery timeline.[2][3][1]
Recent context
Draper joined Brisbane after leaving Essendon and had already dealt with a ruptured Achilles tendon last season, so this was another setback in his pre-season. The reporting at the time said his debut for Brisbane would be delayed, with Darcy Fort likely covering ruck duties early on.[6][1][2]
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