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PLAYERS / JAMES WORPEL
Updated 28 June 2026

James Worpel

·⚠ test - Finger/Thumb (Test)
MID
Price $360kBE 53Owned —Avg 74.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
— HOLD

Worpel's 68 in Geelong's 54-point home demolition of Collingwood is a heavily suppressed blowout number — in a 54-point win the contested midfield shuts down in the final quarter and scores dry up. Adjusted for context this reads closer to 85-90, consistent with his 102 season average and clearing his 53 BE comfortably. Cash gen is bleeding at -$1,817/week but the underlying role and scoring capability are intact. Hold — one blowout context doesn't change the premium mid read.

Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
Declining
Trajectory
-$1k/wk
Consistency
No data
Recent formSeason avg 74
68▼
77▲
36▼
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (MID), ±$200k price band

James Worpel

MID

James Rowbottom

MID
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Form
R0
78
R5
102
R6
83
R7
36
R8
77
R9
68
R10
59
R11
72
R12
95
R13
71
R14
62
R16
96
Pricing
Price$360k
Price$359k
Breakeven53
Breakeven53

Decision

Should I trade James Worpel?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Breakout Signal· T3

James Worpel had an outstanding VFL game for Geelong, described as an absolute blinder. A commenter confirmed he had 39 disposals and 1 goal this week, 42 and 2 goals the prior week. Called best 22 by commenters - the post implies he is in strong form to push for AFL selection.

u/Defiant_Invite_3323 (OP), u/Specialist_Current98 (score 25), u/Specialist_Current98 (score 9) on r/GeelongCats
Injury Watch· T3

James Worpel missing from both squad and emergencies after being managed last week. Community flagging a possible niggle; coach said he was fine but his absence is notable.

u/Harroham, u/FlynnStock (r/GeelongCats comments, score 11)
Role Change· T3

When Worpel plays mid, Max Holmes moves to half-back rather than staying in the guts. Multiple commenters prefer Holmes at HB, giving Worpel and Bruhn the contested midfield roles. This structural shift is seen as a net positive for the team.

u/Aus66-1045 (score 8), u/ogvjunv (score 7), u/Uncle_Climax (score 2) on r/GeelongCats
Breakout Signal· T3

James Worpel generating strong community praise for contested-ball work and clean disposal at Geelong. Multiple commenters note he is finding his groove after moving from HAW, showing license to take the game on rather than being a second-tier grunt mid. Vision is for a cracking mid group.

u/Defiant_Invite_3323 on r/GeelongCats (post, 31 comments); corroborated by 9eb489cb same window; comments u/hotom9 (score 8), u/Aus66-1045 (score 8)
Community Intel· T3

James Worpel kicked a well-received goal for Geelong, described as highlight of the game by the posting community. Strong positive sentiment aligns with a broader thread about his form.

u/ThunderGecko86 on r/GeelongCats (post, score 14); corroborated by concurrent Worpel thread

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