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Sunday World
28-07-2025
- Sunday World
Former footballer Scott Capper jailed for wheelie on wrong side of road
Scott Capper's football career was ended by a serious leg injury in his teens, and he turned to drugs A talented former footballer jumped on a scrambler bike in front of a garda station, before driving off and doing wheelies on the wrong side of the road, a court heard. Scott Capper's football career was ended by a serious leg injury in his teens, and he turned to drugs. At one stage, Capper (31) was taking up to €500 worth of cocaine a day, a court previously heard. Judge David McHugh fined Capper €500, disqualified him from driving for five years and jailed him for five months. The defendant, with an address at Cappagh Green in Finglas, admitted uninsured and dangerous driving. Garda William Bowes told Blanchardstown District Court that he came out of Finglas garda station on April 21, 2024, and saw Capper climb onto a scrambler bike. Gda Bowes said Capper drove through a yield sign, and turned onto Barry Drive where he did a wheelie on the wrong side of the road. Gda Bowes said Capper was driving at high speed. On Barry Road, Gds Bowes said that Capper went through two roundabouts on the wrong side of the road, forcing other road users to get out of his way. The court heard that Capper has over 50 convictions, most recently in 2021 when he was jailed for two and a half years for stealing almost €50,000 in a cash box from a security worker. He also has previous convictions for uninsured and dangerous driving. Defence solicitor Simon Fleming said Capper grew up in the Finglas area and is one of seven children. Capper, who was not working, lived at home with his parents, Mr Fleming said. The court heard that Capper was in custody on the matters and Mr Fleming asked Judge McHugh to backdate the sentence to when his client first went into custody. Judge McHugh said he would backdate the sentence. A court previously heard that Capper was a promising young footballer but his career was ended by a ligament injury in his late teens and he started hanging around with the wrong people. Scott Capper was previously convicted for stealing €50,000 Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 28th
7NEWS
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Ugly feud explodes as Wayne Carey launches at Warwick Capper following AFL ban
The feud between AFL champion Wayne Carey and Warwick Capper has gone to a nuclear level with Carey re-stating his contempt for the former AFL high-flyer. Carey's outburst has come after 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed that Capper had been banned from all AFL venues for five years following 'vile behaviour' at the MCG during last year's grand final. Catering staff reported that Capper was heavily intoxicated, used derogatory language and intimidated a female staff member, allegedly calling her 'a nice looking girl' who could get a job at his brothel. Carey, whose own behaviour towards women in his life has been questioned over the years, said Capper's behaviour was inexcusable. 'To say something like that to a young girl … whether he says it or not … whether he was pissed, it's no excuse,'' Carey said on the You Cannot Be Serious. 'What he said was clearly wrong. I imagine that wouldn't have been the only thing. 'You don't get barred for five years for one comment like that. 'Does the punishment fit the crime, I've got no idea. I assume there would have been more than one comment. I officially would say that the AFL probably got this right.' In 2023, Capper purchased Westminster Secrets, a brothel based in the Melbourne suburb Oakleigh. Earlier this year he was in trouble for an incident at a sports club in Melbourne's western suburbs this year, where he allegedly exposed himself, allegedly simulated sex acts, made references to drug use, and claimed he got it on with the wife of the event organiser. Capper denied that he exposed himself but the event organiser said he had concerns for the former footballer and believed he was unwell. Capper recently spoke about his fears of brain trauma from his time in the game, and said his speech was often disjointed and his behaviour had become erratic. 'I write my whole day now in my phone so I don't forget,' he said in the recent interview. Carey said Capper's behaviour should not be attributed to head knocks. 'Don't you dare say or anyone for that matter say that (the behaviour is) because he's had a few knocks in footy,' Carey said. 'By the way, I can't ever remember him getting a knock. But he's joined the action against the AFL. 'He was boxing for a while so how he deciphers between boxing and the AFL and he's suing the AFL. 'Don't blame behaviour on that crap. I'm saying he shouldn't be blaming behaviour on it.' Carey said he's no fan of Capper and had made that abundantly clear the 61-year-old. 'I don't say anything about anyone I wouldn't say to them,'' Carey said. 'I have told Warwick this to his face, he's too attention seeking when he's in the public arena. 'That's why I call him 'vegemite' ... a little bit goes a long way.' Capper's manager Tony Marks has defended his client. 'No doubt there's a few inappropriate things said in the caricature that is Warwick Capper and playing the class clown, but five years from every AFL venue, including no cricket, concerts … that stinks,' Marks said. 'He knows he needs to pull his socks up with some of his jokes, but under no circumstances would he want anyone to be offended. 'He was making a joke and it was overheard and offence was taken.'
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
AFL icon reveals what he said to cop five-year venue ban
Former high-flyer Warwick Capper has revealed what he said to an MCG staff member that resulted in a five-year ban from all AFL venues. On Tuesday, 7NEWS' Mitch Clearly reported that the ban was a result of his behaviour during last year's grand final between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions — the two teams Capper used to play for. 'Warwick Capper banned from all AFL venues for five years for vile behaviour during last year's grand final,' Cleary said. 'Catering staff reported that he was heavily intoxicated, used derogatory language and intimidated a female staff member. 'MCG employees told the AFL, Capper yelled 'Wazza's in the house' before he was kicked out of the corporate suite and evicted from the ground.' The restrictions also applies to all events at the MCG, including cricket and concerts. After the ban became public, Capper revealed he told the caterer, 'You're a nice looking girl. You'd get a job in my brothel'. Up and over: Fitzroy's Brett Stephen arrives too late to stop Sydney's Warwick Capper taking a strong grab. Capper kicked two goals before a calf injury forced him from the ground. S File: P: Capper, Warwick - Action Sydney Swans 12 May 1991 Credit: Unknown / Fairfax Capper's manager Tony Marks told News Corp: 'We've known about that outcome (the ban) for a while and somehow eight months to the day it's in the press.' 'No doubt there's a few inappropriate things said in the caricature that is Warwick Capper and playing the class clown, but five years from every AFL venue, including no cricket, concerts … that stinks.' A larger then life personality, Capper or 'The Wiz' was known for his iconic look of rocking a long blond mullet, short shorts and the bold statement of sporting white or pink boots back when players stuck to black. While his play spoke for itself, sitting atop the club ladder for goals kicked in five straight years, Capper would also sit atop opponents heads to take spectacular marks — culminating in his 1987 mark of the year win. Since retiring from playing footy, the high-flyer has maintained media presence with a range of different business ventures that include running for Queensland state politics, 'Cappercinos' coffee van, staring in an adult film and appearances on Celebrity editions of both The Apprentice and Big Brother. In 2023, the former Swan and Lion also purchased Westminster Secrets, a brothel based in the Melbourne suburb Oakleigh.
West Australian
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
AFL cult hero Warwick Capper cops five-year ban for ‘vile behaviour' during 2024 grand final
Cult hero Warwick Capper has been banned from all AFL venues for five years for 'vile behaviour' at the MCG during the 2024 grand final. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed the former Sydney and Brisbane high-flyer has been grounded after catering staff made multiple complaints about his conduct during the game. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Capper banned from AFL venues for five years. 'Warwick Capper banned from all AFL venues for five years for vile behaviour during last year's grand final,' Cleary said. 'Catering staff reported that he was heavily intoxicated, used derogatory language and intimidated a female staff member. 'MCG employees told the AFL, Capper yelled 'Wazza's in the house' before he was kicked out of the corporate suite and evicted from the ground.' The MCC confirmed Capper has been banned from all events at the venue, including cricket and concerts. The 62-year-old is also prohibited from attending any AFL game across the country for five years. Cleary added that Capper is due to meet the AFL next week over claims a series of concussions from his playing days is impacting his day-to-day life. The 2024 grand final between Brisbane and Sydney was dubbed The Capper Cup given it featured his two former sides squaring off. Ahead of the clash last year, Capper was asked who he will be supporting. 'Depends who wins mate, I'll be going to one function, the winners only, go the Lions, go the Swans,' he said. Capper was recently involved in a separate incident at a local sports club in Melbourne. He denied claims he exposed himself during a wild performance that allegedly included simulated sex acts, references to drug use, and claims he got it on with the wife of the event organiser. Many of those antics are, of course, on brand for the colourful larrikin, but he did admit he made some 'tasteless' gags. 'Perhaps some of my behaviours on occasion can be inappropriate; I play too much into the 'Warwick Capper' persona to make people happy and have a laugh and I probably shouldn't,' Capper said in a statement to News Corp . 'Although there were some tasteless jokes, under no circumstance did I expose myself on stage to the audience.' Known for his spectacular marks, the high-flying Capper kicked 388 goals from 124 games with Sydney and Brisbane. Capper's footy career came to an end after the 1991 season. At the end of 1987 he headed to Brisbane (then the Bears) but returned to Sydney for one final year. He was the Swans' leading goalkicker for four consecutive years and also took mark of the year in 1987. Recently, he appeared in an interview where he addressed his own fears about brain damage. In that interview, he said he forgets where his only son lives and often repeats the same story without knowing it.
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
AFL cult hero cops five-year ban for ‘vile behaviour'
Cult hero Warwick Capper has been banned from all AFL venues for five years for 'vile behaviour' at the MCG during the 2024 grand final. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed the former Sydney and Brisbane high-flyer has been grounded after catering staff made multiple complaints about his conduct during the game. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Capper banned from AFL venues for five years. 'Warwick Capper banned from all AFL venues for five years for vile behaviour during last year's grand final,' Cleary said. 'Catering staff reported that he was heavily intoxicated, used derogatory language and intimidated a female staff member. 'MCG employees told the AFL, Capper yelled 'Wazza's in the house' before he was kicked out of the corporate suite and evicted from the ground.' The MCC confirmed Capper has been banned from all events at the venue, including cricket and concerts. The 62-year-old is also prohibited from attending any AFL game across the country for five years. Cleary added that Capper is due to meet the AFL next week over claims a series of concussions from his playing days is impacting his day-to-day life. Capper has been banned from all AFL venues. Credit: Seven The 2024 grand final between Brisbane and Sydney was dubbed The Capper Cup given it featured his two former sides squaring off. Ahead of the clash last year, Capper was asked who he will be supporting. 'Depends who wins mate, I'll be going to one function, the winners only, go the Lions, go the Swans,' he said. Capper was recently involved in a separate incident at a local sports club in Melbourne. He denied claims he exposed himself during a wild performance that allegedly included simulated sex acts, references to drug use, and claims he got it on with the wife of the event organiser. Many of those antics are, of course, on brand for the colourful larrikin, but he did admit he made some 'tasteless' gags. 'Perhaps some of my behaviours on occasion can be inappropriate; I play too much into the 'Warwick Capper' persona to make people happy and have a laugh and I probably shouldn't,' Capper said in a statement to News Corp. 'Although there were some tasteless jokes, under no circumstance did I expose myself on stage to the audience.' Known for his spectacular marks, the high-flying Capper kicked 388 goals from 124 games with Sydney and Brisbane. Capper's footy career came to an end after the 1991 season. At the end of 1987 he headed to Brisbane (then the Bears) but returned to Sydney for one final year. He was the Swans' leading goalkicker for four consecutive years and also took mark of the year in 1987. Recently, he appeared in an interview where he addressed his own fears about brain damage. In that interview, he said he forgets where his only son lives and often repeats the same story without knowing it.
