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NZ Warriors star Kurt Capewell suffers delayed concussion after returning against Bulldogs
NZ Warriors v St George-Illawarra Dragons 8pm Friday, 15 August Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Kurt Capewell reflects on defeat to Canterbury Bulldogs. Photo: NZ Warriors star Kurt Capewell has suffered a case of delayed concussion that has forced him out of their crucial NRL clash with St George-Illawarra Dragons on Friday. The Queensland second-rower was sent from the field for a head injury assessment during the second half against Canterbury Bulldogs last Saturday, but passed the check and was allowed back after a 15-minute stand-down. Capewell duly re-entered the contest with five minutes remaining, but was subsequently re-assessed and ruled out against the Dragons. "I think the biggest thing for that scenario is you do the assessment and they pass, then those symptoms raise their head the next day or the week after," coach Andrew Webster said. "I've heard of players get delayed concussions. I don't think anyone has a crystal ball as a process and our medical team do a great job off that. "He passed and, if anything, we're like let's do the right thing by Kurt this week and make sure he's OK." While it's not ideal that a player can suffer a head knock, pass a check and return to the game, and then present with symptoms afterwards, it illustrates that the process is not foolproof, because each concussion case is different. "Six-day turnaround… we had a look at him the next day and the day after, and we wanted to give him time," Webster said. "That's all it was. "I think our medical team did a great job." Capewell will be replaced in the starting line-up by teenage sensation Leka Halasima, but his absence further erodes the Warriors depth. With utility Te Maire Martin also sitting out the encounter with concussion, Webster has no real back cover on his bench. Halfback Martin lasted just 23 minutes, before reeling from a tackle, and he was ruled out almost immediately he arrived at the sideline. "He had the wobbly boot, but he knew what was going on straight away," Webster said. "Everyone saw he was in a rush to get back in the defence. "Ask any boxer, if you don't take the standing eight count in those scenarios and take your time to get to your feet, you can lose your legs a bit. "He was frustrated, because he couldn't remember everything. He was in a rush and had the wobbly boot, but that's no reason not to go through the proper protocols and he's obviously not playing." Normally, without Martin, Capewell could slip into centre, where he made his State of Origin debut for the Maroons, and the backline rotate around that. On Saturday, when Martin left, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shifted to the halves and Capewell into the midfield. Without Capewell, his team may have to turn to Halasima, who apparently has the ability to play in the midfield and probably covered there during Capewell's HIA. Halasima himself had to leave moments after Martin for a head check, but passed and returned to play the entire second half with no apparent ill effects. Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Jackson Ford, 11. Leka Halasima, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark Interchange: 14. Sam Healey, 15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, 16. Demetric Vaimauga, 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserves: 18. Freddy Lussick, 20. Ed Kosi, 21. Tom Ale, 22. Kayliss Fatialofa, 25. Bunty Afoa Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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Exodus of Kiwi netballers begins
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Rapper Snoop Dogg announced as AFL grand final pre-game entertainment
Snoop Dogg's hits include Drop It Like It's Hot, Gin and Juice and Young, Wild & Free. Photo: PARAS GRIFFIN The AFL has announced that American rapper Snoop Dogg will headline the pre-game entertainment at this year's grand final. The rapper, record producer, and actor has been described by the AFL as a global music icon and "one of the most recognisable and influential artists in the world", with a career spanning three decades. His hits include Drop It Like It's Hot, Gin and Juice and Young, Wild & Free. He joins a list of international artists to feature on grand final day, including Katy Perry, Robbie Williams and The Killers. "It's an absolute honour to be hitting the stage at the AFL Grand Final," the artist said in a statement released by the AFL. "It's one of the biggest events on the Aussie calendar. "Can't wait to bring the energy and celebrate with the fans. Let's make it unforgettable." AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said Snoop Dogg would help ensure the grand final was a celebration of culture, energy, and entertainment. "The AFL grand final is the biggest event on the Australian sporting calendar - and this year, it just got a whole lot bigger," he said. "Snoop Dogg is a pioneer, a performer, and a true entertainer. He's played to packed stadiums around the world - but we think 100,000 fans at the MCG might just be his most iconic crowd yet." Mr Dillon defended the AFL's choice of an international artist and hinted there would be a home grown performer in the line-up. "He's (Snoop Dogg) been at the Super Bowl, performed at the Olympics … but he's also very famous for his collaborations so I think if we're looking for Australian artists, there'll certainly be an Australian artist who will be featured on grand final day," he said. "I understand he follows the Western Bulldogs so I'm not sure he's necessarily an aficionado but he certainly knows about the game. "Who knows, we might get like a little cameo in the commentary box as well." In 2007, the federal government banned the rapper from entering the country, saying he did not meet the character requirements for a visa after he was convicted of drug and firearms offences in the US. The ban was lifted in 2008. The pre-game entertainment generally starts an hour before kick-off with a motorcade featuring the coaches and players from the two teams, followed by a number of performances. The 2025 grand final begins at the traditional time of 2:30pm on September 27. - ABC
