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

[Nugett]

2 nominations in 2 weeks and Top 4.

Hawks taking the piss

Wait until we break our premiership drought. Poor tige. End of September will be a great time to buy shares in the good guys/Harvey Norman, as microwave sales go up!

 

[Davo-27]

Grats on the RS nom to the Worpedo, due recognition of a real star on the rise.

 

[sven_inc]

He's an interesting one. In his bottom age year he was touted as a very high pick, but then drifted throughout the year and made it to us.

http://www.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/18175277/knightmares-top-20-afl-draft-prospects-2017

He obviously had the talent but thankfully had a seemingly off year when it counted (for us).

 

[badgrill]

Agree. I think he pulls out of the kick cause he realises it’ll be kicking in danger and all he can do is try and bump him.


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What was he doing trying to kick it into our 50?

 

[MrPremiership]

He's an interesting one. In his bottom age year he was touted as a very high pick, but then drifted throughout the year and made it to us.

http://www.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/18175277/knightmares-top-20-afl-draft-prospects-2017

He obviously had the talent but thankfully had a seemingly off year when it counted (for us).

Can't figure out who he plays like. Brad Crouch maybe?

 

[KermitJagger]

He's an interesting one. In his bottom age year he was touted as a very high pick, but then drifted throughout the year and made it to us.

http://www.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/18175277/knightmares-top-20-afl-draft-prospects-2017

He obviously had the talent but thankfully had a seemingly off year when it counted (for us).

Wonder what happened to Ethan Penrith and Lachlan Pascoe as they both slid to the point of not even being drafted

 

[BobDay]

Graham Wright did not expect Worpol to make it through to Hawks first pick so when he did there was a change of selection.
Great work

 

[Agent Smith]

Graham Wright did not expect Worpol to make it through to Hawks first pick so when he did there was a change of selection.
Great work

Terry Wallace actually touted Worpel as our first pick about a month out from the draft. Said he was just the kind of player the Hawks needed. I was a little sceptical with concerns about his disposal, as we usually draft strong kickers. Interestingly, a number of people thought he could drop to our pick.

 

[MrPremiership]

Graham Wright did not expect Worpol to make it through to Hawks first pick so when he did there was a change of selection.
Great work

Wrighty says that every year.

 

[Argy]

Can't figure out who he plays like. Brad Crouch maybe?

James Worpel.

 

[Thaihawk]

How the hell did he drop to pick 45. Not that I'm complaining. What a gun

I just wonder how emotional, and pleased when the draft got to pick 45, and Worpel was still there. "Oh What a Feeling."

 

[MrFujiMoto]

Selwood really lucky Worps turned when he did. Was absolutely trying to murder him.

Very soft moment from Selwood who claims to be a tough player but chose to go the man and hit someone in the head instead of putting his head over it and try to pick it up.

Cyril got weeks for attempting to strike once. Minority report type sh*t. I wonder why Selwood didn't get charged with attempted murder?

 

[MrFujiMoto]

VEERRYYY sure hands to control that ball.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I just wonder how emotional, and pleased when the draft got to pick 45, and Worpel was still there. "Oh What a Feeling."

Might end up as one of those Toyota memorable moments ads - reenacting Wrighty calling out his name.

 

[MrFujiMoto]

Can't figure out who he plays like. Brad Crouch maybe?

Plays like James Worpel. I see a lot of go get it workhorse in him, like Brad Sewell. But with better decision making and higher skills. That's not knocking Sewelly. I loved Sewelly and he was a deserving B&F. If Worpel keeps going he will be a far better player for us than that though.

 

[Yardie]

What was he doing trying to kick it into our 50?

I'm talking about Selwood. He was running away from our goal.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Nice bonus for him getting the RS. Well done Worps !!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/video/2018-08-14/james-worpel-press-conference

Always been comfortable in front of the press - even after being drafted. Usual footy cliches - but he's impressive and confident for a young kid. Future leader written all over him.

Second time I have heard him talk up learning a lot from Rough as a mentor. Says he is an inspirational player and human being - bit of a deserving slap in the face to those who've questioned Rough's leadership.

 

[tommyk72]

Wrighty says that every year.

Probably can't believe how crap all the other clubs are at talent identification and drafting

 

[Jiggystoon]

Having seen a little bit of Worps throughout his top age TAC year with Geelong Falcons, I saw a boy whose physical development was superior to probably 9 out of 10 kids that he was playing against. As such he did have a tendency to “man-child” his way through games by trying to burst through the contest, so first option wasn’t a strong point. Also thought that there was a distinct lack of composure both by hand and by foot, always had pretty clean hands under the pump but what he did with it afterwards was the worry, his kicking in particular could be atrocious at times (both in terms of DM and skill execution). Winning his own ball was never an issue but it always felt like a quantity over quality thing. Could look very one paced at times also. When we drafted him I was very sceptical in fact I thought that we were making a mistake in drafting him.

Despite these things, one thing that was widely known was his character, a fierce competitor and a top quality kid from a good home with a fantastic work ethic with leadership potential written all over him.

Perhaps sometimes in the scouting game we become too consumed with the technical ability of these kids when sometimes all they require is an elite professional environment with top quality coaching to supplement their desire to continuously improve, Worpel in the very early stages of his career looks to fit this dynamic. To give another example, young McCartin from Sydney, another Falcons boy, to me he was a draftable prospect but no world beater, he gets picked up by the Swans and for a first year key position player, he has been brilliant and is looking like he will have a long career. If these kids end up at lesser clubs, perhaps their chances of success are reduced?

Worps has a long way to go but it’s been fantastic watching him have an impact so early on in his debut season. That moment against Selwood was as big a WOW moment that I have watching a young Hawk for a long long time. Even though it’s early days, it feels like he is going to be a part of the Hawthorn fabric for a very long time, and that’s exciting for us all.




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[The German Hunter]

Having seen a little bit of Worps throughout his top age TAC year with Geelong Falcons, I saw a boy whose physical development was superior to probably 9 out of 10 kids that he was playing against. As such he did have a tendency to “man-child” his way through games by trying to burst through the contest, so first option wasn’t a strong point. Also thought that there was a distinct lack of composure both by hand and by foot, always had pretty clean hands under the pump but what he did with it afterwards was the worry, his kicking in particular could be atrocious at times (both in terms of DM and skill execution). Winning his own ball was never an issue but it always felt like a quantity over quality thing. Could look very one paced at times also. When we drafted him I was very sceptical in fact I thought that we were making a mistake in drafting him.

Despite these things, one thing that was widely known was his character, a fierce competitor and a top quality kid from a good home with a fantastic work ethic with leadership potential written all over him.

Perhaps sometimes in the scouting game we become too consumed with the technical ability of these kids when sometimes all they require is an elite professional environment with top quality coaching to supplement their desire to continuously improve, Worpel in the very early stages of his career looks to fit this dynamic. To give another example, young McCartin from Sydney, another Falcons boy, to me he was a draftable prospect but no world beater, he gets picked up by the Swans and for a first year key position player, he has been brilliant and is looking like he will have a long career. If these kids end up at lesser clubs, perhaps their chances of success are reduced?

Worps has a long way to go but it’s been fantastic watching him have an impact so early on in his debut season. That moment against Selwood was as big a WOW moment that I have watching a young Hawk for a long long time. Even though it’s early days, it feels like he is going to be a part of the Hawthorn fabric for a very long time, and that’s exciting for us all.




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I heard prior to the draft we really liked the kid, but that we also liked Garner. I was pretty devastated when we didn’t take Garner and instead went with Worps. What an absolute steal it looks like we have got! Happy to have egg on my face!
I love that our recent draft choices have been “footballers” and not gifted athletes which seems to be in vogue.
Please let us draft Sydney Stack this year

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

Having seen a little bit of Worps throughout his top age TAC year with Geelong Falcons, I saw a boy whose physical development was superior to probably 9 out of 10 kids that he was playing against. As such he did have a tendency to “man-child” his way through games by trying to burst through the contest, so first option wasn’t a strong point. Also thought that there was a distinct lack of composure both by hand and by foot, always had pretty clean hands under the pump but what he did with it afterwards was the worry, his kicking in particular could be atrocious at times (both in terms of DM and skill execution). Winning his own ball was never an issue but it always felt like a quantity over quality thing. Could look very one paced at times also. When we drafted him I was very sceptical in fact I thought that we were making a mistake in drafting him.

Despite these things, one thing that was widely known was his character, a fierce competitor and a top quality kid from a good home with a fantastic work ethic with leadership potential written all over him.

Perhaps sometimes in the scouting game we become too consumed with the technical ability of these kids when sometimes all they require is an elite professional environment with top quality coaching to supplement their desire to continuously improve, Worpel in the very early stages of his career looks to fit this dynamic. To give another example, young McCartin from Sydney, another Falcons boy, to me he was a draftable prospect but no world beater, he gets picked up by the Swans and for a first year key position player, he has been brilliant and is looking like he will have a long career. If these kids end up at lesser clubs, perhaps their chances of success are reduced?

Worps has a long way to go but it’s been fantastic watching him have an impact so early on in his debut season. That moment against Selwood was as big a WOW moment that I have watching a young Hawk for a long long time. Even though it’s early days, it feels like he is going to be a part of the Hawthorn fabric for a very long time, and that’s exciting for us all.





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100% this.

 

[Jiggystoon]

I heard prior to the draft we really liked the kid, but that we also liked Garner. I was pretty devastated when we didn’t take Garner and instead went with Worps. What an absolute steal it looks like we have got! Happy to have egg on my face!
I love that our recent draft choices have been “footballers” and not gifted athletes which seems to be in vogue.
Please let us draft Sydney Stack this year

Garner was one that went into his draft year fairly highly rated from memory but he was one of those guys whose star faded as the season progressed, he eventually got picked up by Port in the later stages on the draft, from what I understand, he is another who passes the character test in spades, will be interesting to see how he goes at Port, if he doesn’t make it, it won’t be from a lack of effort


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[Davo-27]

i think someone has said it before, but the last time a kid came on the scene and made this kind've impact in his first 10 games was Cyril Rioli, even though they are nothing alike as player, the impact is similar..... before that i thought Sam Mitchell was also a youngster that had a huge impact in his first 10 games, i used to watch Sam Mitchell before he was a Hawthorn player and i loved his aggression at the contest so much i was furious with Peter Schwab for playing him for only 1 quarter in his first 2-3 games, then he got his chance and was labelled "the extractor", so "the extractor", "cyril" or "delicious" and "worpedo", good company to keep, if his career is anything like theirs he'd be happy.

 

[Davo-27]

Having seen a little bit of Worps throughout his top age TAC year with Geelong Falcons, I saw a boy whose physical development was superior to probably 9 out of 10 kids that he was playing against. As such he did have a tendency to “man-child” his way through games by trying to burst through the contest, so first option wasn’t a strong point. Also thought that there was a distinct lack of composure both by hand and by foot, always had pretty clean hands under the pump but what he did with it afterwards was the worry, his kicking in particular could be atrocious at times (both in terms of DM and skill execution). Winning his own ball was never an issue but it always felt like a quantity over quality thing. Could look very one paced at times also. When we drafted him I was very sceptical in fact I thought that we were making a mistake in drafting him.

Despite these things, one thing that was widely known was his character, a fierce competitor and a top quality kid from a good home with a fantastic work ethic with leadership potential written all over him.

Perhaps sometimes in the scouting game we become too consumed with the technical ability of these kids when sometimes all they require is an elite professional environment with top quality coaching to supplement their desire to continuously improve, Worpel in the very early stages of his career looks to fit this dynamic. To give another example, young McCartin from Sydney, another Falcons boy, to me he was a draftable prospect but no world beater, he gets picked up by the Swans and for a first year key position player, he has been brilliant and is looking like he will have a long career. If these kids end up at lesser clubs, perhaps their chances of success are reduced?

Worps has a long way to go but it’s been fantastic watching him have an impact so early on in his debut season. That moment against Selwood was as big a WOW moment that I have watching a young Hawk for a long long time. Even though it’s early days, it feels like he is going to be a part of the Hawthorn fabric for a very long time, and that’s exciting for us all.




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personally i rated his winning his own ball and clean hands over some sloppy disposal, which comes from a lack of direction from a coach, a good coach will say dont sloppy kick it forward if under pressure, use your hands or only kick when free ect. i think this was an issue easily fixed by Clarko, ive seen a similar result with Tom Mitchell and how he seems to handball now rather than bunt it forward, even though he does bunt it forward sometimes this year which lowers his amazingly high value imo.