Junior Career
Worpel grew up in Bannockburn, just outside of Geelong and played the majority of his junior football with the Bell Park Dragons.
He also played plenty of representative footy throughout his junior days, before being drafted to the AFL in 2017.
Along with his two seasons in the TAC Cup, Worpel also represented Vic Country in the AFL Under 18 Championships. He was selected in the 2014 Under 15 All-Australian team and the Under 18 All Australian team, while also captaining Vic Country in the 2017 Championships.
Geelong Falcons
Among his incredible resume at junior representative level, Worpel also spent two years with the Geelong Falcons and co-captained the team to a TAC Cup premiership in 2017.
Playing alongside the likes of Gryan Miers, Sam Walsh and Connor Idun, Worpel guided his team to a thrilling two point victory over the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup Grand Final, a Dragons team that also featured Bailey Smith.
Worpel's leadership skills were well noted, as was his brilliance in the contest and ability to dominate around stoppages, which boded well for him heading into the 2017 AFL Draft.
Worpel's AFL Career So Far
Worpel's AFL career commenced in 2017, when he was selected with pick 45 in the National Draft, starting his journey at the top level with Hawthorn.
It did not take him long to get his chance, making his AFL debut in Round 6 of the 2018 season against St Kilda. He collected 13 disposals on debut which was enough to earn him a regular spot throughout the season, playing 11 games and featuring in both of Hawthorn's Finals matches.
His second season was extraordinary, playing 22 games and winning Hawthorn's best and fairest award, while also earning a spot in the AFLPA's 22under22 team. Worpel became the youngest winner of Hawthorn's best and fairest since Leigh Matthews in 1971.
Worpel would end up playing 148 games across eight seasons with the Hawks, featuring in seven Finals matches before joining Geelong as a free agent at the end of 2025.
Where Worpel Plays
Worpel is a tough midfielder who excels around stoppages and in contested situations.
He has also proven to be effective inside forward 50, hitting the scoreboard with 49 goals across the past eight years.
Career Highs
| CATEGORY | CAREER HIGH | WHEN |
| Disposals | 37 | Round 20, 2019 v North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium |
| Tackles | 13 | Round 6, 2025 v Geelong at MCG |
| Inside 50's | 10 | Round 17, 2023 v GWS Giants at ENGIE Stadium |
| Clearances | 13 | Round 22, 2019 v Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium |
| Contested Possessions | 20 | Round 22, 2019 v Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium |
Accolades
- 2017 TAC Cup Premiership
- TAC Cup Premiership Captain
- Under 15 All-Australian Team: 2014
- Under 18 All-Australian Team: 2017
- Peter Crimmins Medal (Hawthorn best and fairest): 2019
- 22under22 Team: 2019
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2018
