A much-loved figure at the club, Willem Drew is the picture of consistency and hard work. Originally from North Ballarat, he’s shown his ability to play on the inside or outside and as a shutdown midfielder when needed.
Renowned for his decision making under pressure, Drew’s hard work and resilience has seen him become an integral part of Port Adelaide's midfield brigade. Playing all 26 of Port Adelaide's games in 2024, averaging career best disposals and ranking elite for his tackling numbers, Drew has continued his ascent and shows no signs of slowing down.
Drew has well and truly established himself in Port Adelaide's midfield and quickly made a name for himself as one of the competition's premier defensive on-ballers. Such is his willingness to play his role and put the team first, he was recognised with back-to-back Fos Williams Medals, voted by his teammates as the club’s best team man.
Part of Port Adelaide's leadership group alongside Sam Powell-Pepper and Dan Houston, Drew supports captain Connor Rozee and vice-captain Zak Butters in leading the side on and off the field.
AFL Honours
- Peter Badcoe VC Medal (2024)
Club Awards
- Leadership group (2024-present)
- Fos Williams Medal (Best Team Man) (2023, 2024)
- A.R. McLean Medal runner-up (2019)
