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Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Footy legend Warwick Capper reveals his baby joy just after being barred from all AFL games for five years
AFL cult hero Warwick Capper has shared the exciting news that he has become a grandfather at the age of 62. The former Sydney and Brisbane forward revealed the happy news that he was now a proud grandparent while celebrating with manager and cohost of the T-Whiz podcast, Tony Marks, on Wednesday. 'I've got a new girl this morning, so I'm very happy, Tony,' said Capper. Marks added: 'We are celebrating a couple of things... the legend, The Whiz, Warwick Capper is a grandfather.' In January this year, the footy high flyer said that he was 'over the moon' after his son Indiana informed him that his long-term partner was pregnant. 'How good is that,' the footy larrikin said. 'Mum [ex-wife Joanne] is happy, I'm happy. The Swans legend (pictured playing for Sydney) got the good news after his alleged behaviour at the 2024 AFL grand final saw him cop a massive ban from the league 'He [Indiana] is engaged and he's been with his Mrs for nine years. '61 and a grandfather, that's alright. I'm still pretty fit and going alright.' Capper and his son once had a falling out, with Indiana accusing him of being 'a disgrace.' But today, they're back in touch. Last month, Capper was banned from all AFL matches after alleged inappropriate behaviour at last year's footy grand final. Marks said Capper had made a 'light-hearted joke' towards a female while at the match. '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 did make a light-hearted joke to somebody in the room, but not with any ill will. He definitely didn't walk up and say it directly to her. 'There's a generation of people who didn't grow up with Warwick but for 95 per cent of people in that room he was being the joking Warwick Capper, an entertainer. '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.' Capper kicked 388 goals over a 124-game career, finishing runner-up twice in the Coleman Medal. The one-time Sydney Swans pin-up boy also famously booted 103 goals in the 1987 season.
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.
ABC News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Warwick Capper banned from MCG and all AFL matches for alleged inappropriate behaviour
Former Sydney and Brisbane forward Warwick Capper has been banned from attending AFL matches after alleged inappropriate behaviour at last year's grand final. The AFL confirmed on Wednesday morning that Capper had been issued a "banning notice". The MCG has also been banned him from all events at the ground. Both bans are understood to be for five years. Capper's manager, Tony Marks, said the ex-football star had made a "light-hearted joke" to a female while attending the grand final. "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 told News Corp. "He did make a light-hearted joke to somebody in the room, but not with any ill will. He definitely didn't walk up and say it directly to her. "There's a generation of people who didn't grow up with Warwick but for 95 per cent of people in that room he was being the joking Warwick Capper, an entertainer. "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." Capper played 124 games for the Swans and Bears between 1983 and 1991, kicking a total of 388 goals. He was Sydney's leading goal kicker on four separate occasions and took the mark of the year in 1987. Since retiring, Capper has appeared on a number of television shows as a guest such as The AFL Footy Show, Celebrity Big Brother and The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. He has also been known to do celebrity guest appearances at various functions.
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Warwick Capper banned from AFL venues over ‘vile behaviour'
Former Sydney Swans star Warwick Capper won't be seen at an AFL venue for some time following his 'vile behaviour' at last year's grand final at the MCG. Capper, who turned 62 earlier this month, was once a high flying forward in the AFL, but is more known these days for partying, outrageous stunts and issues with drugs and alcohol. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. It has now emerged Capper has been banned from all AFL venues for a period of five years after catering staff made a number of complaints about his conduct during last year's decider between the Swans and Brisbane Lions, 7NEWS reports. Capper represented both clubs during his nine-year, 124-game career, leading the Swans' goalkicking four times and emerging as a star in the late 1980s, taking Mark of the Year in 1987. 7NEWS chief football reporter Mitch Cleary said Capper was removed from the ground during the Lions' 60-point victory on September 28 last year. '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.' Capper has been banned from all AFL games for five years, along with any cricket or concert events at the MCG. Following his footy career, Capper tried his hand at a wide range of pursuits, including singing, acting and speaking appearances. Once famous for his blond hair and short playing shorts, Capper also detailed his drug use in his autobiography, Fool Forward. Earlier this month, the Herald Sun reported Capper was accused of exposing himself during a performance at a Melbourne sports club. He allegedly simulated sex acts, made references to drug use and claimed he had been with the wife of the event organiser the night before. '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 at the time. 'Although there were some tasteless jokes, under no circumstance did I expose myself on stage to the audience.' Capper has also spoken about his concerns with concussions from his playing career, an issue he was due to speak to the AFL about in the coming days. There were a number of comments on Capper's grand final behaviour on social media. 'Not the way you would like to be remembered,' was one comment on X. 'It only took 10 months!' said another. 'What a colossal f**kwit,' wrote a third. 'A man child,' added a fourth.
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.
