UNCOVERED: James worpel - The Untold Story

Cat's comeback looms, with AFL an immediate option

As Geelong prepare for their Easter Monday blockbuster, coach Chris Scott is enthusiastic that one of their stars is on the verge of returning.

AAP · Apr 5

'Injury-riddled' Worpel happy to be home in Geelong

New Geelong recruit James Worpel believes he would have been good enough to play midfield at Hawthorn, but couldn't resist an offer to join the Cats.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link

Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes has detailed his "full-circle" moment with Nathan Buckley and is eager to link up with Cats superstar Bailey Smith.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Rejuvenated Hawk Worpel ready to seal AFL finals spot

Rejuvenated Hawthorn can lock in finals with a win over North Melbourne and midfielder James Worpel is relishing the ride.

AAP · Aug 23, 2024

Hawks star Day avoids broken collarbone in big win

Hawthorn have beaten Richmond by 63 points to continue their surge towards AFL finals, but are awaiting updates on star midfielder Will Day's collarbone injury.

AAP · Aug 18, 2024

'Confronting' talks sparked Hawks' revival: Worpel

Red-hot Hawthorn face a tough assignment away to Adelaide in another test of their AFL finals credentials as the top-eight race heats up.

AAP · Jul 27, 2024

Sydney Swans wary of lowly rated Hawthorn in scrap

Sydney are determined not to fall into the trap of writing off lowly regarded Hawthorn in their AFL battle at the SCG on Sunday.

AAP · Mar 25, 2023

Hawks captain McEvoy an inspiration: coach

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says captain Ben McEvoy's return from a fractured neck is inspirational for his AFL club.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022

I'm staying at Hawthorn: Tom Mitchell

Star Hawthorn midfielder Tom Mitchell says he had no qualms with starting on the bench in Sunday's 22-point loss to GWS.

AAP · Jul 5, 2022

Blues hold on against Hawks in AFL classic

Carlton have hung on to beat fast-finishing Hawthorn by one point in a classic AFL encounter at the MCG.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022