Reporting by Hannah Kennelly and Bridget McArthur, published across the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Brisbane Times, profiles Izzy Burgess as a pivotal figure in Draper's recovery. According to the report, Burgess supported the ex-Bomber through months of arduous rehabilitation while keeping the mood light with satirical memes about him that also entertained her Instagram followers.
The report credits both the viral T-shirt and the memes as part of what helped Draper through his "darkest moments," though it provides limited detail on the nature of his injury, the timeline of his recovery, or how the T-shirt went viral. The brief piece focuses on the personal support network around the player rather than the specifics of his football comeback.