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

[Hawks1994]

The one thing that still gets me is; how in the world did he get through to pick 45? From my admittedly poor memory, the only question mark on him was his kicking, of course a key component of the game, but something that is fairly easily improved and tweaked
- Falcons premiership captain, showing top leadership qualities
- U18 All Australian fairly comfortably
- Rated elite in most key areas at both TAC Cup and the U18 Champs
- Ready made senior footballer physically

Definition of a steal

 

[MitchHomieQuan]

This bloke isn’t a “real good for a first year player” good, he’s just genuinely really bloody good

 

[EIGHTYEIGHTEIGHTYNINE]

Maybe Worpel has a....rugby league background!

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A secret cousin to Trent Barrett

 

[Davo23]

The one thing that still gets me is; how in the world did he get through to pick 45? From my admittedly poor memory, the only question mark on him was his kicking, of course a key component of the game, but something that is fairly easily improved and tweaked
- Falcons premiership captain, showing top leadership qualities
- U18 All Australian fairly comfortably
- Rated elite in most key areas at both TAC Cup and the U18 Champs
- Ready made senior footballer physically

Definition of a steal

Maybe that thought he was already full developed at 18 and wasn’t going to improve?

Only other thing that comes to mind is the haircut he used to have!

(Very happy it’s gone).

 

[beta_condition]

The one thing that still gets me is; how in the world did he get through to pick 45? From my admittedly poor memory, the only question mark on him was his kicking, of course a key component of the game, but something that is fairly easily improved and tweaked
- Falcons premiership captain, showing top leadership qualities
- U18 All Australian fairly comfortably
- Rated elite in most key areas at both TAC Cup and the U18 Champs
- Ready made senior footballer physically

Definition of a steal

Most of what you said there could of been said about Lovell and his time at hawthorn is sitting right on a knifes edge.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

The one thing that still gets me is; how in the world did he get through to pick 45? From my admittedly poor memory, the only question mark on him was his kicking, of course a key component of the game, but something that is fairly easily improved and tweaked
- Falcons premiership captain, showing top leadership qualities
- U18 All Australian fairly comfortably
- Rated elite in most key areas at both TAC Cup and the U18 Champs
- Ready made senior footballer physically

Definition of a steal

Lions had him rated 31st in the draft. We nailed him with 43.

 

[beta_condition]

Lions had him rated 31st in the draft. We nailed him with 43.

They probably should of taken him with pick 41 or 43 then.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

They probably should of taken him with pick 41 then.

That video of him being drafted has someone in his family stating happily that he didn’t have to go interstate. Possibly he expressed reservations about this in draft interviews - that would definitely put the Lions off a player.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

They probably should of taken him with pick 41 or 43 then.

That's only if other players on their list that they rated higher were all gone.

That video of him being drafted has someone in his family stating happily that he didn’t have to go interstate. Possibly he expressed reservations about this in draft interviews - that would definitely put the Lions off a player.

Lions had removed players who they thought were flight risks. Some highly rated players were not considered by them, for this reason.

 

[Hawks1994]

Maybe that thought he was already full developed at 18 and wasn’t going to improve?

Only other thing that comes to mind is the haircut he used to have!

(Very happy it’s gone).

Yeah but the mo is still caterpillar-like

 

[Hodge2NormSmith]

The kid is tough, hard and skillful.

David King said his play to win the hard ball,spin and deliver to set up the Gunners goal was "the toughest play of the season"

Fair wrap for a kid in his 7th game, took on some tough hombres in Danger, Selwood and Ablett yesterday and won his fair share.

We've got a gem in the Worpedo.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Clarko tried hard to play him down in his presser....

 

[VandoHawk]

Clarko tried hard to play him down in his presser....

Keep the kid humble and hungry to improve.

 

[Luke_Hodgey_15]

Anyone have a link to his post game interview!?

 

[tommyk72]

When does the rising star get awarded? On a Monday?

 

[SSSSSS]

Saw a lil bit of this man in Worpel yesterday. Yes, I am dreamin

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Saw a lil bit of this man in Worpel yesterday. Yes, I am dreamin

Embrace the hyperbole.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

When does the rising star get awarded? On a Monday?

Monday night. Around 8pm.

They normally announce on the football shows.

 

[caliente]

He’s already won the Blue Collar award on Bounce

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

He’s already won the Blue Collar award on Bounce

Ha, the wat?

 

[caliente]

Ha, the wat?

Silly award on the Bounce - he won a pair of work boots lol - they paid homage to his sensational work against Selwood

 

[Falco131415]

Sshhhh... keep the lid on this kid.

He's going to be a good player, let's keep him hungry & always looking to improve.

 

[Slick]

He's a keeper, that's for sure. Deserves a nomination this week. Back to back nominations if it happens, would be a first for the Hawks yeah?

 

[MrPremiership]

I think Selwood is still on the MCG wing with his elbow out waiting to hit Worpel.....

 

[MrPremiership]

Shame (not really) for Worpel is that due to us playing 2 finals, he will play 11 games this year and be ineligible for the Rising Star next year

Would've gone ok in it you would think