Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_31 (position INTEGER, drawn VARCHAR, points_1 VARCHAR, goals_for VARCHAR)

### Question ###
what is the position when the points 1 is less than 36, goals for is less than 40 and drawn is less than 9?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(position) FROM table_name_31 WHERE points_1 < 36 AND goals_for < 40 AND drawn < 9