Karl Worner

Karl Worner (born 16 June 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early Career
Originally from Victoria, Karl played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the Talent League.

Although he was drafted in 2021, border restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic meant he was unable to travel from Victoria to Western Australia until February of the following year. He spent 2022 playing for Fremantle's reserve side, in the West Australian Football League. Worner was impressive on debut collecting 31 disposals and kicking two goals against East Fremantle.

AFL career
Worner was selected by in their 1st selection and 8th overall in the 2022 rookie draft. In June 2023, Worner signed a 2-year contract extension keeping him at until the end of the 2025 AFL season. Worner made his debut for in Round 17 of the 2023 AFL season for their clash against. Worner started as the substitute and was substituted in for Matthew Johnson during the 3rd quarter. Worner finished his debut match with 7 disposals, a mark, and a tackle. After suffering a minor injury during his debut, Worner returned to the WAFL for a few weeks before coming back into the senior side to play the final 3 matches of the season for.

Statistics
Updated to the end of 2023.

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