Chief executive Cameron George of the Warriors has stated that his team is unsure if they would sign veteran Kurt Capewell of the Broncos for the 2024 campaign.
The 30-year-old’s contract with Brisbane only has one season left, and it is said that he has been told he won’t be extended into 2024.
The Warriors have reportedly proposed a three-year contract to Capewell, but George has stated he is “not confident” he can stay with the team until 2024. The Warriors have been pressuring Capewell to be released immediately.
We’ve definitely shown our interest, but it’s up to him where he is with his longer-term career and whether he and his Brisbane want to look at things, George said on SEN.
“He still has a year left with the Broncos, and they need to talk about it.”
“We’re willing to talk to him about this year if he wants to come talk to us, but we also respect his contract with Brisbane.”
In light of growing dissatisfaction at Red Hill, he also disclosed that the Warriors’ offer remained on the table for the 2025 season and beyond.
“We’re looking at a longer-term option here for him, as he’s on the market until 2025,” George stated.
“We would be pleased to discuss it with him and Brisbane if that were to happen and they determined that there is a possibility for this year.”
According to WWOS, a number of senior players were upset by Capewell’s early departure since they felt the former Panther was crucial to their 2023 championship run.
The team led by ace halfback Nathan Cleary came agonisingly close to winning the trophy before Cleary’s masterful performance in the second half.
Senior officials allegedly think that his experience and level-headedness were major factors in the Broncos’ triumph.
They were therefore taken aback that club executives were even thinking of letting him go for the 2024–2025 season.
