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The Advertiser
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Maroons star's damning stat that NSW 'don't care about'
Recalled Queensland second-rower Kurt Capewell has the most missed tackles in the NRL this year but neither he nor NSW counterpart Angus Crichton is reading anything into it. NRL statistics reveal that the 31-year-old has missed 75 tackles in his 13 games for the Warriors this season, 20 more than Wests Tigers hooker Api Koroisau (55) who is next on the list. Capewell has played nine games in the back-row and four at centre this year but was not fazed by those defensive numbers ahead of game two of the State of Origin series in Perth. "I am not aware of that stat but we are winning games at the Warriors so it obviously doesn't mean too much," he said. Missed tackle stats can be somewhat misleading, given players who make an effort to stop an opponent are negatively marked as opposed to those who make no contact and no effort. "Probably a lot of them are effort plays where you are pushing someone across field or trying to make a cover tackle," Capewell said. "I don't read too much into the stats and I just do what I can for the team to win." Crichton, who does not believe the Maroons will run out as their team list suggests, has no interest in Capewell's defensive statistics. "I just don't care about their stats," Crichton said. "I don't care about their team. I don't care about their changes. "All I care about is our team and how we're going to get a better performance out of this side that I know we can produce." Capewell was overlooked for the 18-6 loss in game one of this year's series but played the last two matches of 2024 that the Maroons lost. He was a key man in 2020 and 2022 series wins for the Maroons and is highly regarded for his leadership, attacking instincts and push supports. Capewell has helped the Warriors surge into the top four this season after missing the finals in 2024. He was asked if he thought his Origin career had passed him by before getting the call-up for Perth. "Obviously it crosses your mind but I just worry about my form at club level and luckily the club has done really good and that has helped me play better," he said. "It has been a highlight of my career to come into these camps and I'm honoured to be back again. "Something about my game that I pride myself on is that I will do whatever the team needs. "I will come in and try and do what I do well and try and get our game on. I feel like in game one (Queensland) probably missed the mark at getting our game on so we will work on that this week. "There is a lot of feeling and emotion in this game so that's something we have to be ready for and we can't miss the start." Recalled Queensland second-rower Kurt Capewell has the most missed tackles in the NRL this year but neither he nor NSW counterpart Angus Crichton is reading anything into it. NRL statistics reveal that the 31-year-old has missed 75 tackles in his 13 games for the Warriors this season, 20 more than Wests Tigers hooker Api Koroisau (55) who is next on the list. Capewell has played nine games in the back-row and four at centre this year but was not fazed by those defensive numbers ahead of game two of the State of Origin series in Perth. "I am not aware of that stat but we are winning games at the Warriors so it obviously doesn't mean too much," he said. Missed tackle stats can be somewhat misleading, given players who make an effort to stop an opponent are negatively marked as opposed to those who make no contact and no effort. "Probably a lot of them are effort plays where you are pushing someone across field or trying to make a cover tackle," Capewell said. "I don't read too much into the stats and I just do what I can for the team to win." Crichton, who does not believe the Maroons will run out as their team list suggests, has no interest in Capewell's defensive statistics. "I just don't care about their stats," Crichton said. "I don't care about their team. I don't care about their changes. "All I care about is our team and how we're going to get a better performance out of this side that I know we can produce." Capewell was overlooked for the 18-6 loss in game one of this year's series but played the last two matches of 2024 that the Maroons lost. He was a key man in 2020 and 2022 series wins for the Maroons and is highly regarded for his leadership, attacking instincts and push supports. Capewell has helped the Warriors surge into the top four this season after missing the finals in 2024. He was asked if he thought his Origin career had passed him by before getting the call-up for Perth. "Obviously it crosses your mind but I just worry about my form at club level and luckily the club has done really good and that has helped me play better," he said. "It has been a highlight of my career to come into these camps and I'm honoured to be back again. "Something about my game that I pride myself on is that I will do whatever the team needs. "I will come in and try and do what I do well and try and get our game on. I feel like in game one (Queensland) probably missed the mark at getting our game on so we will work on that this week. "There is a lot of feeling and emotion in this game so that's something we have to be ready for and we can't miss the start." Recalled Queensland second-rower Kurt Capewell has the most missed tackles in the NRL this year but neither he nor NSW counterpart Angus Crichton is reading anything into it. NRL statistics reveal that the 31-year-old has missed 75 tackles in his 13 games for the Warriors this season, 20 more than Wests Tigers hooker Api Koroisau (55) who is next on the list. Capewell has played nine games in the back-row and four at centre this year but was not fazed by those defensive numbers ahead of game two of the State of Origin series in Perth. "I am not aware of that stat but we are winning games at the Warriors so it obviously doesn't mean too much," he said. Missed tackle stats can be somewhat misleading, given players who make an effort to stop an opponent are negatively marked as opposed to those who make no contact and no effort. "Probably a lot of them are effort plays where you are pushing someone across field or trying to make a cover tackle," Capewell said. "I don't read too much into the stats and I just do what I can for the team to win." Crichton, who does not believe the Maroons will run out as their team list suggests, has no interest in Capewell's defensive statistics. "I just don't care about their stats," Crichton said. "I don't care about their team. I don't care about their changes. "All I care about is our team and how we're going to get a better performance out of this side that I know we can produce." Capewell was overlooked for the 18-6 loss in game one of this year's series but played the last two matches of 2024 that the Maroons lost. He was a key man in 2020 and 2022 series wins for the Maroons and is highly regarded for his leadership, attacking instincts and push supports. Capewell has helped the Warriors surge into the top four this season after missing the finals in 2024. He was asked if he thought his Origin career had passed him by before getting the call-up for Perth. "Obviously it crosses your mind but I just worry about my form at club level and luckily the club has done really good and that has helped me play better," he said. "It has been a highlight of my career to come into these camps and I'm honoured to be back again. "Something about my game that I pride myself on is that I will do whatever the team needs. "I will come in and try and do what I do well and try and get our game on. I feel like in game one (Queensland) probably missed the mark at getting our game on so we will work on that this week. "There is a lot of feeling and emotion in this game so that's something we have to be ready for and we can't miss the start."
West Australian
21 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Maroons star's damning stat that NSW 'don't care about'
Recalled Queensland second-rower Kurt Capewell has the most missed tackles in the NRL this year but neither he nor NSW counterpart Angus Crichton is reading anything into it. NRL statistics reveal that the 31-year-old has missed 75 tackles in his 13 games for the Warriors this season, 20 more than Wests Tigers hooker Api Koroisau (55) who is next on the list. Capewell has played nine games in the back-row and four at centre this year but was not fazed by those defensive numbers ahead of game two of the State of Origin series in Perth. "I am not aware of that stat but we are winning games at the Warriors so it obviously doesn't mean too much," he said. Missed tackle stats can be somewhat misleading, given players who make an effort to stop an opponent are negatively marked as opposed to those who make no contact and no effort. "Probably a lot of them are effort plays where you are pushing someone across field or trying to make a cover tackle," Capewell said. "I don't read too much into the stats and I just do what I can for the team to win." Crichton, who does not believe the Maroons will run out as their team list suggests, has no interest in Capewell's defensive statistics. "I just don't care about their stats," Crichton said. "I don't care about their team. I don't care about their changes. "All I care about is our team and how we're going to get a better performance out of this side that I know we can produce." Capewell was overlooked for the 18-6 loss in game one of this year's series but played the last two matches of 2024 that the Maroons lost. He was a key man in 2020 and 2022 series wins for the Maroons and is highly regarded for his leadership, attacking instincts and push supports. Capewell has helped the Warriors surge into the top four this season after missing the finals in 2024. He was asked if he thought his Origin career had passed him by before getting the call-up for Perth. "Obviously it crosses your mind but I just worry about my form at club level and luckily the club has done really good and that has helped me play better," he said. "It has been a highlight of my career to come into these camps and I'm honoured to be back again. "Something about my game that I pride myself on is that I will do whatever the team needs. "I will come in and try and do what I do well and try and get our game on. I feel like in game one (Queensland) probably missed the mark at getting our game on so we will work on that this week. "There is a lot of feeling and emotion in this game so that's something we have to be ready for and we can't miss the start."
Perth Now
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Maroons star's damning stat that NSW 'don't care about'
Recalled Queensland second-rower Kurt Capewell has the most missed tackles in the NRL this year but neither he nor NSW counterpart Angus Crichton is reading anything into it. NRL statistics reveal that the 31-year-old has missed 75 tackles in his 13 games for the Warriors this season, 20 more than Wests Tigers hooker Api Koroisau (55) who is next on the list. Capewell has played nine games in the back-row and four at centre this year but was not fazed by those defensive numbers ahead of game two of the State of Origin series in Perth. "I am not aware of that stat but we are winning games at the Warriors so it obviously doesn't mean too much," he said. Missed tackle stats can be somewhat misleading, given players who make an effort to stop an opponent are negatively marked as opposed to those who make no contact and no effort. "Probably a lot of them are effort plays where you are pushing someone across field or trying to make a cover tackle," Capewell said. "I don't read too much into the stats and I just do what I can for the team to win." Crichton, who does not believe the Maroons will run out as their team list suggests, has no interest in Capewell's defensive statistics. "I just don't care about their stats," Crichton said. "I don't care about their team. I don't care about their changes. "All I care about is our team and how we're going to get a better performance out of this side that I know we can produce." Capewell was overlooked for the 18-6 loss in game one of this year's series but played the last two matches of 2024 that the Maroons lost. He was a key man in 2020 and 2022 series wins for the Maroons and is highly regarded for his leadership, attacking instincts and push supports. Capewell has helped the Warriors surge into the top four this season after missing the finals in 2024. He was asked if he thought his Origin career had passed him by before getting the call-up for Perth. "Obviously it crosses your mind but I just worry about my form at club level and luckily the club has done really good and that has helped me play better," he said. "It has been a highlight of my career to come into these camps and I'm honoured to be back again. "Something about my game that I pride myself on is that I will do whatever the team needs. "I will come in and try and do what I do well and try and get our game on. I feel like in game one (Queensland) probably missed the mark at getting our game on so we will work on that this week. "There is a lot of feeling and emotion in this game so that's something we have to be ready for and we can't miss the start."
NZ Herald
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Warriors v Raiders: Kurt Capewell steps up to lead as co-captains miss Canberra clash
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has captained the Warriors in the past, while Wayde Egan has long been part of the team's leadership group and is described by his coach as 'our brains on the field'. In another, though, it makes complete sense. Capewell was one of Webster's first major signings, albeit a year after he arrived at Mt Smart. The pair had previously worked together in the early stages of the Penrith Panthers' NRL dynasty. As a premiership winner with Penrith and as a 10-time Queensland representative, there are few on the Warriors' books with the same pedigree as Capewell. When the Brisbane Broncos made the call to let Capewell go to make salary cap room for their younger back rowers, Webster didn't waste his chance in bringing his former charge to Auckland. Now, having seen what Capewell brings to the table at more than one club, Webster didn't hesitate to name the 31-year-old as his leader – for this week at least. 'I don't think he needs to change anything this week, or overdo anything because he's captain,' said Webster. 'He's just got to be himself. 'If he is himself, he stands out for his efforts all the time. His dad is 100% right, he won't get beaten on effort. 'We saw on the weekend, against a great player like [Herbie] Farnworth, he went after the occasion and made sure that if he needed to he'd scramble, and if he needed to, he'd come up with the right play. 'That's what Kurt's always been about.' The clash against Canberra comes at a vital time. The Warriors enter round 12 of this year's NRL season off the back of five-straight victories. What's more, they're up against the same side that handed them a 30-8 humiliation in the season-opening fixture in Las Vegas. For his part, Webster said the Las Vegas mauling hasn't entered the team's thoughts, with this week being anything but a revenge mission. As far as his teammates go, Capewell's elevation is as deserved as much as it's welcomed. At fullback, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has the best seat in the house to see what happens as part of the Warriors' attack and defence. In a time where the NRL is rapidly becoming about skill and attack, players who excel in defence are often overlooked. But for Nicoll-Klokstad, it's the things that don't get picked up week-to-week that make Capewell stand out among his peers. 'If you watch the game closely, and you're able to identify all the effort areas, you'll see Capey right up there in a lot of it,' he said. 'He leads by example, that's what we need in a leader. He hasn't had the captain symbol next to his name at all this year. 'But for him to get that opportunity, it's rightly deserved. You're going to see someone that just competes, gives his all and leads by his actions. 'That's everything he's done since round one.' On top of making his Warriors' captaincy bow, Capewell will also be out to prove a point on Sunday. Earlier this week, he was overlooked by Queensland coach Billy Slater and won't feature for the Maroons in the State of Origin season opener later this month. But as far as his coach is concerned, Capewell isn't sulking and will get on with the job at hand. 'I don't think there's any sour grapes,' Webster said. 'Kurt is a proud Queenslander and he wants to wear that jersey bad. 'He loves it so much. If he got that opportunity, he'd do anything for it. He was annoying yesterday, he had his Queensland hat on. 'He'll get on with things, I know he'll be supporting Queensland like he normally does. But he'd love to be there.'
Sydney Morning Herald
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Star's heartbreaking Origin blow: Four things learnt from Dolphins' defeat
However, referee Peter Gough ruled the ball went backwards – drawing the ire of the 32,165 Suncorp Stadium fans – and the Warriors charged down field to score through Kurt Capewell on the same set. Loading Meanwhile, the Bunker denied the hosts two tries through Kodi Nikorima and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, with knock-ons deemed in the kick contest – contributing to their total 16 errors to the Warriors' seven. Without key forwards Max Plath (foot) and Daniel Saifiti (shoulder), along with Gilbert's absence, the Dolphins were beaten through the middle and would have been stoked to go into half-time only down by four points. There was some strong, desperate Dolphins' defence at times – Katoa holding up Harris-Tevita and forcing an error, while Nikorima and Tabuai-Fidow both held up Niukore on separate occasions among the 31 tackles they were forced to make inside their own 20-metre line. But by the break, the Kiwi outfit were dominating the battle for post-contact metres (327 to 218), and the manner in which both tries were scored simply seemed to break the Dolphins' spirit, before their fifth-tackle options lacked too much genuine threat to the Warriors' defence. Late tries to Tabuai-Fidow, shortly after the Warriors had extended their lead when Jacob Laban latched onto a bomb, and Herbie Farnworth – the latter after James Fisher-Harris was sin binned for a high shot – kept the Dolphins in the hunt with two minutes on the clock. Capewell's last-ditch Origin bid Has Kurt Capewell just launched a last-ditch bid to garner a Queensland recall? In terms of the back-row depth at the Maroons' disposal, Beau Fermor, Jeremiah Nanai, Jaydn Su'A and even Reuben Cotter are the likely front-runners for the May 28 series launch. But Capewell's versatility to jump into centre – as demonstrated on Saturday – could be his ticket to a shock inclusion come Monday morning. Facing off against two-time Dally M Centre of the Year Herbie Farnworth, the 31-year-old produced a brutal hit on the Englishman at one stage, while he finished with a try and 100 running metres. He may have missed five tackles while making 23, but the nature of some of his hits – getting in Farnworth's face, and in the contest – was impressive. While it would take a bold move for Billy Slater to bring Capewell into his Maroons backline – Tabuai-Fidow and Valentine Holmes the short-priced favourite centre pairing – last year he showed his preference to have an outside back on his bench. Capewell's ability to jump into the backline, which the former has done at Origin level in the past, may eradicate that need. Barnett's Origin bid complete He has been an inspirational leader for the Warriors while James Fisher-Harris has been sidelined with a pectoral strain, and now Mitch Barnett should be considered one of the leading contenders to line up in the New South Wales front line. The prop was the key man in establishing his side's go-forward dominance – finishing with 160 running metres and 33 tackles to force the Dolphins into regular goal-line defence early on. Payne Haas is perhaps the only certain selection when Blues coach Laurie Daley unveils his side, but Barnett's durability – getting through 65 minutes of action – and no-nonsense approach looms as the perfect foil to the Bronco superstar's brute force.
