Drohan made his debut for Fitzroy in 1898 and played in their premiership side that year and the following season.

In both Grand Finals he played on a wing, the position he occupied for most of his career.

[5] After retiring in 1908 Drohan spent a couple of years as a field umpire before joining Melbourne as coach in 1910.

He had little success, winning just four games for the season and in 1911 he was chosen to coach St Kilda.

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