About Warwick Capper
Warwick Richard Capper (born 12 June 1963) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Bears in the Australian Football League (AFL), known before 1990 as the Victorian Football League (VFL). An accomplished full-forward, Capper kicked 388 goals over a 124-game career, twice finishing runner-up for the Coleman Medal with a peak of 103 goals in 1987. He was also famous for his high-flying spectacular marks, one of which earned him the 1987 Mark of the Year award. Known for his colourful personality and flashy looks, Capper was used as a marketing tool amid the VFL's expansion north of the Barassi Line into New South Wales and Queensland, where he played a key role in popularising the sport. By 1987, he was the VFL's highest-paid player, and his blond mullet, white or pink boots, and skintight shorts helped make him a cult figure of Australian popular culture. Off the field, he was known for his association with flamboyant Swans owner Geoffrey Edelsten, as well as his foray into pop music with the 1985 single "I Only Take What's Mine". After retiring from professional football in 1991, Capper remained in the public eye, often blending shameless exhibitionism with self-parody. His various high-profile ventures and media appearances have included comedy tours; a self-released sex tape; a failed run for Queensland state politics; and work as a stripper, male escort, and Surfers Paradise Meter Maid. Although Capper was better known for his marking ability than his kicking accuracy, he managed 92 goals in 1986, including a 10 goal haul in Round 8 against Richmond. He won the award in 1987 with a memorable one-handed mark over Hawthorn's Chris Langford.
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