Welcome Welcome Josh Draper!! - 2022 Cat B Rookie List

[FreoGirl]

the derby could be a game where Draper can really shine with his speed

does he go to Reid?

 

[poshman]

A very promising start from him. Even with Chapman back he should have an extended run. I think the fortnight at home will help him from a rest point of view. He has been great cover and we can afford to not rush him if he needs rest through the year. A great place to be. Looks like he could be a ten year player!

 

[pK75]

the derby could be a game where Draper can really shine with his speed

does he go to Reid?

Waterman, Jack Williams or Darling his likely opponent.

 

[King Huskii]

A very promising start from him. Even with Chapman back he should have an extended run. I think the fortnight at home will help him from a rest point of view. He has been great cover and we can afford to not rush him if he needs rest through the year. A great place to be. Looks like he could be a ten year player!

Chapman will replace Hughes before Draper

 

[FreoGirl]

Waterman, Jack Williams or Darling his likely opponent.

he's faster than all of them

 

[masai tu]

Waterman, Jack Williams or Darling his likely opponent.

Discuss hairstyles with Waterman, I’d love to hear that.

 

[holybishop]

Chapman will replace Hughes before Draper

Draper stays in the 22 until Cox returns

 

[south beach]

Draper stays in the 22 until Cox returns

He stays in for the rest of the year watch and let him build. He’s the future

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

I'd rest him tbh. A big few weeks physically and emotionally

Won't be a slight on him, just need to look after the kids

Give big red a few weeks


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[theGav56]

Draper stays in the 22 until Cox returns

Does Draper have another position?

It may be better to keep him developing in defence, but his skill set looks transferable.

 

[Joao]

Does Draper have another position?

It may be better to keep him developing in defence, but his skill set looks transferable.

I reckon he'll be able to play any of the defensive roles eventually, at least AP, Cox, Ryan, Chapman/Hughes etc. Not strong enough for AP's yet but eventually.

I think he's the natural successor to Ryan long term.

 

[kp junior]

Does Draper have another position?

It may be better to keep him developing in defence, but his skill set looks transferable.

Apparently a forward as a junior? Would be interested in any reports of the type of forward he was from anyone that saw that.


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[yakamoto]

Wing?

 

[Righteo]

I reckon he'll be able to play any of the defensive roles eventually, at least AP, Cox, Ryan, Chapman/Hughes etc. Not strong enough for AP's yet but eventually.

I think he's the natural successor to Ryan long term.

As they'd say in basketball there's a lot of 'switchability' in our back 6. Most guys back there can play on different body types and Drapes might be the most versatile one yet. Our backline is beastly.

 

[Purple Suit]

Apparently a forward as a junior? Would be interested in any reports of the type of forward he was from anyone that saw that.


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That’s what I’m hoping. Train him up back for a bit then swing him forward when the options are there and see what he can do. I recon we need a swingman in the team that is creative.

 

[Ysaye]

Apparently a forward as a junior? Would be interested in any reports of the type of forward he was from anyone that saw that.


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He was a tall half forward and ruck at junior level, whilst I would have said "key position", he mainly used his athleticism rather than brute strength. Good mark of the ball and good user, his main issue as a forward was not getting enough of the ball. I think him playing in defence helps bring him to the ball.

Wing?

I think he would look great but he doesn't have the endurance for it at AFL level.

 

[E Shed]

Shame the nickname is already taken, I’d love to call him Don Draper.

 

[The Feeder Club]

Continues to impress with his maturity and general solidity. Not looking out of place in one of the best defences in the league. Is the rising star nomination process just for players that produce video highlights?

 

[Rhufus]

Ive been quite bullish on Drapes for two years but now I know he is going to be a star. Two more years he will be one of our most important defenders and most versatile swingman. I see him floating forward and kicking two in the 2026 GF.

 

[Purple Suit]

Continues to impress with his maturity and general solidity. Not looking out of place in one of the best defences in the league. Is the rising star nomination process just for players that produce video highlights?

Defenders feature but usually once the star mids have all had nominations or they all have bad games. Hopefully the selectors realize his days are numbered once Cox is fit and make sure they squeeze him in beforehand. He has earnt it.

 

[Clive Kepler]

Lot to like about this young man out there, solid composure.

 

[FreoGirl]

Other than Draper and Simpson, who can qualify for a rising star nomination?

 

[Rhufus]

Good game from Drapes on the weekend. After lowering his colours to Curnow in the last half of that Carlton game I think he went into his shell a bit over the next month, including the Eagles loss, although he wasnt alone. On the weekend you could see the confidence start to build and he did a couple of really nice things. Im now glad JLo stuck with him and he has turned it around.

What a luxury to have him go back to Peel in a few weeks and be on standby.

I think we will see him really come out of his shell once he is back in the WAFL and playing against mere mortals. I wouldnt be surprised if he is still growing too. What a find!!

 

[FreoGirl]

Good game from Drapes on the weekend. After lowering his colours to Curnow in the last half of that Carlton game I think he went into his shell a bit over the next month, including the Eagles loss, although he wasnt alone. On the weekend you could see the confidence start to build and he did a couple of really nice things. Im now glad JLo stuck with him and he has turned it around.

What a luxury to have him go back to Peel in a few weeks and be on standby.

I think we will see him really come out of his shell once he is back in the WAFL and playing against mere mortals. I wouldnt be surprised if he is still growing too. What a find!!

You could tell Luke Ryan was giving him heaps of encouragement

 

[Ysaye]

1 point win over the ladder leaders, no Alex Pearce

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Alex Pearce

Age

29

Ht

201cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

106.3

2star

No current season stats available

D

11.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

MG

103.2

2star

, Josh Draper stepped up in that last quarter.