LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a massive twist for the Warriors, it seems that Kurt Capewell's hopes of joining the club early have been dashed, according to New Zealand's CEO Cameron George.
Capewell, who still has one year left on his Broncos contract, had been linked to an early release in order to make room for salary cap upgrades for Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam.
However, George has poured cold water on these suggestions, expressing doubts about getting a deal done.
While the option is there for Capewell to join the Warriors earlier, it ultimately depends on his and Brisbane's discussions about his future.
Despite this setback, the Broncos have recently re-signed promising talents Jordan Riki and Brendan Piakura, making it unlikely that Capewell will be retained beyond his current contract.
The pressure is on the Broncos to secure the future of stars like Walsh and Mam, and releasing Capewell could be a way to free up space for lucrative contract upgrades for the pair.