Willem Drew
Australian footballer
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. He is the cousin of former Essendon player Martin Gleeson, and the nephew of Adrian Gleeson.
AFL career
Drew made his AFL debut in Port Adelaide's win over Melbourne in the opening round of the 2019 AFL season.
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.
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