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The James Worpel Thread

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If we were to get him you would have to wonder how long he would be able to get a game in mid given we after drafted high end mids heavily over the last few years, seems an ungraded in a player like sparrow but then you have to wonder how much longer he has to outside depth

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    Going after Worpel makes me think either

    1. Clazz is more likely than unlikely to be out the door? Strange given recent commentary from the club but possible

    2. They think Viney is pretty close to being cooked - quite possible but contradicts the contract extension handed to him

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    1 minute ago, adonski said:

    Going after Worpel makes me think either

    1. Clazz is more likely than unlikely to be out the door? Strange given recent commentary from the club but possible

    2. They think Viney is pretty close to being cooked - quite possible but contradicts the contract extension handed to him

    Viney cooked in what sense? Nonsense

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    31 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

    We are still pursuing Worpel according to Mitch Cleary

    While plenty of reports he's going to Geelong. Like every man and his dog.

    So many farms, so little time.

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    53 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Going after Worpel makes me think either

    1. Clazz is more likely than unlikely to be out the door? Strange given recent commentary from the club but possible

    2. They think Viney is pretty close to being cooked - quite possible but contradicts the contract extension handed to him

    Pretty obvious we need greater midfield depth and Worpel offers a bit of a point of difference to the rest of our midfield.

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    1 minute ago, Adam The God said:

    Pretty obvious we need greater midfield depth and Worpel offers a bit of a point of difference to the rest of our midfield.

    What’s the point of difference ? He can’t hit a target like the rest

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    3 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

    What’s the point of difference ? He can’t hit a target like the rest

    The point of difference for our midfield is speed. And his ball use yips are vastly overstated. He goes at Will Day's 69% DE and the much vaunted D'Ambrosio goes at 70%.

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    We should continue to show our interest in him even if for no better reason than to force Geelong to provide him with a bigger asparagus farm.

    Midfield depth at genuine AFL level is always a good idea, though. A lot of our promising kids can play plenty of time across wings and flanks and if their sessions in the middle are against opponents tired from grinding out against the likes of Viney and Worpel, all the better.

    Remember that the Petracca-attack tactic of yesterday was all about letting him take additional breaks early in the game, either forward or on the bench, and then sending him in during the third to be both brilliant and fresh.

    All that grappling and bumping and getting from contest to contest is a heavy load for the chunkier bodies to carry, so sharing the burden there is just as important as having elite wing running like Langford.

    And then Windsor and XL will come through and knife you before you know they are there. #2028Premiers!

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    1 hour ago, Adam The God said:

    The point of difference for our midfield is speed. And his ball use yips are vastly overstated. He goes at Will Day's 69% DE and the much vaunted D'Ambrosio goes at 70%.

    This is a good point but it does make you wonder where the club sees him sitting amongst Clarry and Viney though (and to a lesser extent Rivers)

    Or perhaps it’s just a case of wanting to get good talent through the door and figuring out the rest later 🤷‍♂️

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    And when did our club say they were after him anyway. Sorry it was media was it. BS

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    18 minutes ago, demoncat said:

    This is a good point but it does make you wonder where the club sees him sitting amongst Clarry and Viney though (and to a lesser extent Rivers)

    Or perhaps it’s just a case of wanting to get good talent through the door and figuring out the rest later 🤷‍♂️

    He'd be a major upgrade on Sharp for instance...

    I'm also not convinced we're after him. But I could see why we would be.

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    12 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

    We should continue to show our interest in him even if for no better reason than to force Geelong to provide him with a bigger asparagus farm.

    Midfield depth at genuine AFL level is always a good idea, though. A lot of our promising kids can play plenty of time across wings and flanks and if their sessions in the middle are against opponents tired from grinding out against the likes of Viney and Worpel, all the better.

    Remember that the Petracca-attack tactic of yesterday was all about letting him take additional breaks early in the game, either forward or on the bench, and then sending him in during the third to be both brilliant and fresh.

    All that grappling and bumping and getting from contest to contest is a heavy load for the chunkier bodies to carry, so sharing the burden there is just as important as having elite wing running like Langford.

    And then Windsor and XL will come through and knife you before you know they are there. #2028Premiers!

    2028!! I haven’t given up on 2025 yet and am expecting 2026 is already ours.

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    5 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    2028!! I haven’t given up on 2025 yet and am expecting 2026 is already ours.

    2028 is a lock. The footy gods have been consulted by my personal alphitomancer. But do not fear, the other seasons are still opportunities.

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    19 hours ago, Dannyz said:

    We are still pursuing Worpel according to Mitch Cleary

    Not surprised we were after Worpel before he recorded a BOG against us 2 weeks ago.

    Especially not surprised we are still after Worpol after he recorded a BOG against us 2 weeks ago.

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    42 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Not surprised we were after Worpel before he recorded a BOG against us 2 weeks ago.

    Especially not surprised we are still after Worpol after he recorded a BOG against us 2 weeks ago.

    Strikes me as a 'Goody type' midfielder too

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    1 hour ago, Dannyz said:

    Strikes me as a 'Goody type' midfielder too

    Round 9 Melbourne v Hawthorn Coaches votes

    10 James Worpel

    8 kicks 20 handballs 10 tackles 6 clearances 7 score involvements 71% disposal efficiency with 50:50 contest/uncontested possession split.

    26 years old puts him right in the spot we lack in our age profile.

    As a free agent it is a no brainer that we are interested.

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