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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Draper set to make return to full training for bombers | History Defined

Essendon's Sam Draper (centre) will return to training after having surgery in the AFL off-season. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon ruck dynamo Sam Draper will return to full training for the first time since having groin surgery in September, giving the Bombers a massive lift ahead of the AFL season. 

But the powerful ruckman is no certainty to feature in round one as he attempts to patiently build towards forming an ominous partnership with veteran recruit Todd Goldstein.

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