Warriors recruit Kurt Capewell says coach Andrew Webster is a “huge motive” behind him deciding to go away the Broncos instantly to affix the New Zealand-based membership.
After weeks of hypothesis, Capewell’s transfer was made official on Thursday, with the 30-year-old signing a three-year deal that he deemed to be “a chance too good to go up”.
“It was positively robust. I’ve clearly carried out lots right here within the final couple of years, so it is robust to be leaving, however thrilling as properly,” he mentioned.
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“I really like the membership and I’ve had a good time since I have been right here. I nonetheless love everybody right here as properly. I am fortunate that I’ve received the chance to go to the Warriors for the following three years.
“It was a chance too good to go up and I am simply grateful for the time I’ve spent right here and clearly grateful to the Warriors.”
Capewell is acquainted with Webster from the pair’s time on the Panthers, and is eager to reunite with the newly-crowned Dally M Coach of the 12 months.
“Webby has clearly carried out nice issues on the membership,” he mentioned.
“He is an ideal bloke and I actually get together with him on a private stage as properly, so he is made the choice simpler, that is for certain.”
Capewell mentioned he was “proud” having seen the Broncos rise from strugglers to grand finalists in his time on the membership, and may see the same trajectory for the Warriors, who surged up the latter right into a preliminary last this season.
“They have lots left within the tank too with what they will do,” he mentioned of the Broncos.
“They’ll be a powerhouse within the subsequent few years, which was the aim coming right here, so I am joyful to go away it in the best way that it’s in the intervening time.
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“They’re (the Warriors) positively a powerhouse additionally. I positively assume we’ll be giving the competitors a shake subsequent yr.
“It is positively upsetting to go away, however it’s all part of the sport, and I am grateful the membership has allowed me to do it.”
