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‘It comes up in every interview’: Hard-edged ‘Worpedo’ sets the record straight
Hawthorn tough nut James Worpel takes a leaf out of his coach’s book in proving his doubters wrong.www.theage.com.au
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‘It comes up in every interview’: Hard-edged ‘Worpedo’ sets the record straight
Hawthorn tough nut James Worpel takes a leaf out of his coach’s book in proving his doubters wrong.www.theage.com.au
Getting Worpel with Pick 45, Moore with Pick 67 and Jaith as a rookie really saved our bacon after giving up so much for JOM.Cant believe we got this guy for pick 43! ((Although there were some really good late picks in that draft). He was our first pick that year and we absolutely nailed it.
He's now the senior mid and playing exactly like it.
I love reading the first few pages of these threads after a player has established themselves -
Just as unbelievable is the fact that short-sighted halfwits were writing him off when he had a slight drop-off in form…Cant believe we got this guy for pick 43! ((Although there were some really good late picks in that draft). He was our first pick that year and we absolutely nailed it.
He's now the senior mid and playing exactly like it.
I love reading the first few pages of these threads after a player has established themselves -
Just as unbelievable is the fact that short-sighted halfwits were writing him off when he had a slight drop-off in form…
One thing you know with James is he will always have a decent crack. That takes you a long way in footy (and life in general).25 disposals
7 clearances
7 tackles
Highest numbers on the ground for us in these stats above. Throw in a handy goal too.
Even when we are being decimated he still cracks in and gives us a chance. He doesn't allow the opposition to dictate his game and we desperately need some of our other players to lift to his standard when things are tough.
Onya Worps.
That goal was a beauty too25 disposals
7 clearances
7 tackles
Highest numbers on the ground for us in these stats above. Throw in a handy goal too.
Even when we are being decimated he still cracks in and gives us a chance. He doesn't allow the opposition to dictate his game and we desperately need some of our other players to lift to his standard when things are tough.
Onya Worps.
Very good performance considering his midfield mates couldn't handle the heat tonight.
Will be top 3 I'd say and with a decent shot at winning his second PCM (Moore will be hard to beat though given the season he is having).3 top 5 PCMs including one club chanpion in just 6 seasons.
Likely to be a top 5 this season too.
Have I got it right?