diff --git a/src/_posts/2021-03-12-ripple-a-game.md b/src/_posts/2021-03-12-ripple-a-game.md
index 6941262..16b13e7 100644
--- a/src/_posts/2021-03-12-ripple-a-game.md
+++ b/src/_posts/2021-03-12-ripple-a-game.md
@@ -283,10 +283,11 @@ function doTick() {
         }
     }
 
+    drops = drops.filter(drop => !drop.canGC());
+
     ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
-    player.draw()
     drops.forEach(drop => drop.draw());
-    drops = drops.filter(drop => !drop.canGC());
+    player.draw()
 
     if (gameState == 'play') currTick++;
     requestAnimationFrame(doTick);