Restricted Free Agent James Worpel

[The Nostradamus]

26 year old mid 127 games, restricted free agent this year.

This is where he will be looking for a long term contract to see him through his career

what is he worth salary wise?

 

[Hamingja]

Million dollar offer from the Saints incoming

 

[Bald]

Would love him at the Dogs. He just seems like a Hawthorn boy though,

 

[sexyhunk]

hes younger than i thought he be, he is at a good age for any contending sides. like nash, he resign as he worth more to his current team.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Million dollar offer from the Saints incoming

could also be a bring him home to geelong target

 

[Simon Crawshay]

My biggest concern is the Cats coming hard for Worps.

Not only is he a local boy but yes exactly the kind of hard nosed bulk at a gate midfielder they need.

But as previously said he loves it at the Hawks and he has a great relationship with Mitchell.

Will all depends what type of offers get thrown his way though as this is the contract that will set him up for the rest of his life.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

My biggest concern is the Cats coming hard for Worps.

Not only is he a local boy but yes exactly the kind of hard nosed bulk at a gate midfielder they need.

But as previously said he loves it at the Hawks and he has a great relationship with Mitchell.

Will all depends what type of offers get thrown his way though as this is the contract that will set him up for the rest of his life.

Geelong went after him last time and he wasn't interested. I wouldn't be worried if I was you.

 

[sexyhunk]

Geelong went after him last time and he wasn't interested. I wouldn't be worried if I was you.

Probably will ask the question again now hes a FA but i wouldn't worry about anyone coming hard at a James Worpel. He will be signing on long term at hawthorn i reckon.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Potential syndesmosis injury?

 

[SSSSSS]

Potential syndesmosis injury?

Awaiting scans.

Some posters suggesting it's minor, others suggesting possibly a long stint on the sidelines.

Guess we'll find out soon enough.

He's been in ripping form in the preseason and was close to our best on last night in the first half. Shouldered the grunt work and allowed Newcombe and Day to run riot in the forward half.

 

[Taylor]

He seems like a Sydney sort of player, surround a gun grunt ball winner with elite users and everyone wins. Hawks are doing the same.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Geelong went after him last time and he wasn't interested. I wouldn't be worried if I was you.

Sam has made him the player he is and I think he values that. This is similar to Nash last year, and he just wants more years on his contract than has been initially offered.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Sam has made him the player he is and I think he values that. This is similar to Nash last year, and he just wants more years on his contract than has been initially offered.

I agree on that. I don't think he wants to leave he just wants 5 years which he will get and will stay (even though he's not worth 5 imo).

 

[triple treat]

Probably will ask the question again now hes a FA but i wouldn't worry about anyone coming hard at a James Worpel. He will be signing on long term at hawthorn i reckon.

Can i ask why you think no-one will come hard at him?

 

[sexyhunk]

Can i ask why you think no-one will come hard at him?

unless we have a different definition of "hard", hard is reported finn callahan or tom dekoning offers. worpel is not a difference maker, he will 100% get offers elsewhere but I dont think he leave because of money as I doubt there be offers that will blow what hawthorn prepare to pay him.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Awaiting scans.

Some posters suggesting it's minor, others suggesting possibly a long stint on the sidelines.

Guess we'll find out soon enough.

He's been in ripping form in the preseason and was close to our best on last night in the first half. Shouldered the grunt work and allowed Newcombe and Day to run riot in the forward half.

Out for only 3-4 weeks is a semi decent result considering the worst

 

[Vindicater]

Could he be one that the Hawks lose to a big money deal?

They have the coverage for him and you would think they need to adjust their expected salaries for Mass and Meek who have exploded and will need big pay raises. Add in a potential chase for Oscar Allen.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Could he be one that the Hawks lose to a big money deal?

They have the coverage for him and you would think they need to adjust their expected salaries for Mass and Meek who have exploded and will need big pay raises. Add in a potential chase for Oscar Allen.

Have it good authority he’s not going anywhere.

 

[Vindicater]

Have it good authority he’s not going anywhere.

Do you think there will be a squeeze somewhere eventually? You dont have any big contracts coming off anytime soon right? I doubt Gunston/Bruest are breaking the bank.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Do you think there will be a squeeze somewhere eventually? You dont have any big contracts coming off anytime soon right? I doubt Gunston/Bruest are breaking the bank.

Calsher dear is one who will demand a big increase compared to his base draft contract that expires at years end

going to make a thread on him soon

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Do you think there will be a squeeze somewhere eventually? You dont have any big contracts coming off anytime soon right? I doubt Gunston/Bruest are breaking the bank.

Clubs probably coming knocking on the doors of those at Box Hill like Hustwaite.

 

[SSSSSS]

Calsher dear is one who will demand a big increase compared to his base draft contract that expires at years end

going to make a thread on him soon

Please do.

Don't want to lose him.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Please do.

Don't want to lose him.

no worries will do

 

[Iceman!]

Do you think there will be a squeeze somewhere eventually? You dont have any big contracts coming off anytime soon right? I doubt Gunston/Bruest are breaking the bank.

Not sure we have any breaking the bank, sounds like Sicily is our biggest contract. Guys like Day and Newc on good but not huge money. Outside of that I still think a huge chunk of our 22 is on cheaper deals from before they too a big leap.

i think if we lose some around the fringes it’s more likely to be the guys who can’t quite crack a best 22 spot at the moment. In another 2-3 years when all the younger talent starts looking for long term deals it might be a bit different.