Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, James Worpel, pick #43 2017 - Peter Crimmins medalist 2019

[kirbatron]

Nothing against Walsh, but I'd definitely take Rozee if I had the choice between both.

Is one of the best small forwards in his first year after playing his footy as a half-back as an underager. Will be one of those guys who can just go anywhere and impact.

was referring to the RS award this year. Agree on rozzee for sure

 

[CHUBBSS]

yes, there all a close second behind Sydney stack

we would of made finals this year is stack was drafted

 

[VandoHawk]

we would of made finals this year is stack was drafted

Based on talent Stack was a first round pick. But his work ethic, attitude and off-field activities raised serious flags. It’s the reason that every club passed on him both in the main and rookie drafts.

We’ve been burnt previously by players with those attributes. Clarko put a lot of faith in Dayle Gartlett and I think it still burns. Credit to Hardwick for getting Stack in seemingly a better place and credit to Stack for (at least at the current moment) putting his best foot forward. But his recruitment was always viewed as a massive risk, and sometimes they pay off but other times they don’t.

 

[beta_condition]

we would of made finals this year is stack was drafted

Nar, Stack has been impressive for a first year but his year is being highly overrated

 

[PenAndPaper]

Nar, Stack has been impressive for a first year but his year is being highly overrated

Completely agree. Don't get me wrong it has been a good first year, but it has not come close to either Rozee or Walsh or even Duursma.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Terrible first quarter. I think Goddard was right. Has really stagnated this year.

Do you think we could trade him to Geelong for a 5th rounder next year? Abysmal pick

 

[Hawkas1988]

2nd year players aren't supposed to be ending long seasons so strong. Especially with not much midfield support throughout the year with our current poor midfield depth.

This guy is a freak. Love him.

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[Ned Ryerson]

Keeping this account going solely to troll Goddard now:

 

[matey]

Our future captain.

 

[MrPremiership]

Keeping this account going solely to troll Goddard now:

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doing god's work Ned, keep going

 

[GinniAndTonic]

Our future captain.

And Brownlow medalist.

 

[Billyc]

While others - including O’Meara - are starting to drop off as the long season draws to an end, this kid is getting better by the week. And that is in a midfield in which he has been expected to do a lot more heavy lifting than a second year player should be. His season has been quite remarkable. We have a special player.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

A few more pre seasons and boy he is going to smash some midfielders with that fend off. His core strength is going to be insane and with Sammy pulling the strings, boy have what got something to look forward to

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Stagnating hard the last few weeks.

 

[matey]

Worpel is a jet. The first 6 steps he takes is quick/explosive which will help him in heavy traffic to create a bit of space to get the ball away. You can tell that Mitch is teaching him the midfield craft, the way Worps is moving and his positioning around the ground jogging between contests. He has also got that lethal Lee body type a low centre of gravity. And he is tough/competitive. We’ve got a super player on our hands and I feel confident moving forward that we can mix it with the best in the middle of the ground, an area I thought we would struggle post the era of Mitchell/Hodge/Lewis and with Burgs getting on .

 

[JustKickIt]

Stagnating hard the last few weeks.

Yep..... makes me want to punch the snacks

 

[matey]

Could he win our B&F this year? Will be up there.

 

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[Slysh]

Could he win our B&F this year? Will be up there.

Huge chance

His 3 main rivals would be

Impey - will miss too many games

Big Boy - Still a chance but missed games will hurt him

Henderson - Also a good chance but not been at that same super high level of late.

 

[VandoHawk]

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Can Goddard say Lewis has stalled too? Might propel him into 5 goal per game territory

 

[toomanysquibs]

Has anyone got any ideas on what Worpel can get better at, to dig himself out of this period of stagnation?

Someone should ask Floggard, it's a fair question.

 

[Hawks1994]

I can't wait to see what he can do with Mitchell in the midfield too. Phwwwwwwoar

 

[TylerDurden]

Could the form spike have been in response to Goddard's comments, or pure coincidence? It's uncanny, the timing.

 

[detox]

Still a joke Hardwick didn't make it last year, much better player than McCrabby.

It's not a case of whether or not McCrab is better than xxx anymore. It's more about if he should even be getting a game.

Absolute milk drinker.

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[MistyAvalon]

win or no, what a great buy