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

[Slysh]

James 'the Worpedo' Worpel is the Round 21 Rising Star

 

[Wesley2]

To me he was trying to soccer it, probably struggles to get down that low at Pace anymore much like Hodgey
At the last minute when he realises he's been beaten and thinks he's about to be run through he gets the arm up and tries to brace himself but Worp speed goes around him and he almost falls over from the expected contact that didn't eventuate.

Don't think he lined him up and tried to take his head off as much as I'd like to say so

Disagree, the little flourish at the point of contact (or had there been if Worpel didn't comprehensively beat him) shows he was prepared to bump with his elbow. It happened quickly, but that flourish is being led with the elbow and could have resulted in a horribly dangerous collision.

 

[Guerrahappyteam]

Yeah, nah. No yoof... not that I'm disappointed, but it is ridiculous this kid slipped to 45 in the draft.

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[Slysh]

James Worpel

“I looked up and saw Joel and thought, ‘Here we go, one of us is going to get killed here’. I just stuck my head over it and didn’t want Clarko to yell at me if I pulled out”.

 

[TylerDurden]

He’s a ripper this kid.

 

[vanders]

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

 

[Brishawk]

To me he was trying to soccer it, probably struggles to get down that low at Pace anymore much like Hodgey
At the last minute when he realises he's been beaten and thinks he's about to be run through he gets the arm up and tries to brace himself but Worp speed goes around him and he almost falls over from the expected contact that didn't eventuate.

Don't think he lined him up and tried to take his head off as much as I'd like to say so

Nah I don’t think he tried to take him out either. But I don’t think he wanted contact either, just expected it. He has slowed down a bit and I think you’re right about him not being able to bend over.

 

[bumsonseats]

Clearly he wont win it, but just good to get some recognition.

I am sure he will make up for it with 5 premiership medallions in the next 10 - 15 years ;-)

 

[wizzard400]

No youf

Two rising star noms in a row

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

Andrew Walker was right! This kid is a gun! Watching him on Saturday was a privilege and I can't wait to see more of him!

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

Risen star ?

Sun?

 

[Big Booty]

Two rising star noms in a row

Connor Nash next week ...

 

[westhawk]

Great recognition for the WORPEDO. Really impressed with the young bloke. He is tough, skilful and just looks like he has a great attitude. Future leader for sure.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Salty head****ed opposition fans: Hawthorn have no youf.

Hawthorn recruiters:

 

[MrPremiership]

2 nominations in 2 weeks and Top 4.

Hawks taking the piss

 

[LegendLewis]

Now I've spotted him I can't stop watching the hawks supporter in the front row doing an impersonation of excited 4 year old.

 

[MasterSamurai]

Now I've spotted him I can't stop watching the hawks supporter in the front row doing an impersonation of excited 4 year old.

Jaeger has the best seats in the house, even he can’t believe what just happened!!!!!

 

[Foxx1]

Jags, Mitch, Shiels and the Worp. There’s your fantastic 4 people. Haha **** the rest of the comp hate us, it’s soooooo good! Exciting times!

 

[MasterSamurai]

Jags, Mitch, Shiels and the Worp. There’s your fantastic 4 people. Haha **** the rest of the comp hate us, it’s soooooo good! Exciting times!

Don’t you ever forget the SILK!!!! Enormous work rate as a mid in the last two weeks!

 

[Foxx1]

Don’t you ever forget the SILK!!!! Enormous work rate as a mid in the last two weeks!

Forgetting the Silk is like forgetting your mother, it just doesn’t happen

 

[Yardie]

To me he was trying to soccer it, probably struggles to get down that low at Pace anymore much like Hodgey
At the last minute when he realises he's been beaten and thinks he's about to be run through he gets the arm up and tries to brace himself but Worp speed goes around him and he almost falls over from the expected contact that didn't eventuate.

Don't think he lined him up and tried to take his head off as much as I'd like to say so

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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[MrPremiership]

Worpedo has to notch up as many "cult hero" points as possible this year before The Irv gets to the club next year

 

[beta_condition]

Just noticed he's number one for average disposals for first year players that qualify for the rising star and second in clearances only behind Dow who was pick 3.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Better odds of winning the Rising Star than Morrison - has played less than half the games. Impact!

 

[Nugett]

Yeah, nah. No yoof... not that I'm disappointed, but it is ridiculous this kid slipped to 45 in the draft.

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No it’s not shhhhh
Good astute recruiting from the club!
Hahaha suck shit Geelong in snubbing your falcons co-captain. Your arrogance our gain