Willem Drew (born 1 October 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by Port Adelaide with the 33rd draft pick in the 2016 AFL Draft.[1] He is the cousin of former Essendon player Martin Gleeson,[2] and the nephew of Adrian Gleeson.[3]
| Willem Drew | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Drew in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 1 October 1998 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)/Koroit | ||
| Draft | No. 33, 2016 AFL draft, Port Adelaide | ||
| Debut | 23 March 2019, Port Adelaide Football Club | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017– | Port Adelaide | 92 (18) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 11, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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Peter Badcoe VC Medal, 2024 | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFL career
editDrew made his AFL debut in Port Adelaide's win over Melbourne in the opening round of the 2019 AFL season.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Willem Drew is Power's third medium-sized midfielder in 2016 draft". portadelaidefc.com.au. 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Power rookie Drew on Bomber cousin's words of wisdom". 5 February 2017.
- ^ "AFL draft: Drew's pedigree stacking up | photos, videos". 17 November 2016.
- ^ "AFL Round 1: Melbourne vs Port Adelaide, win, Ken Hinkley reaction, press conference, Jack Watts". Fox Sports. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
External links
edit- Willem Drew's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club