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  • Monday Buzz: NRL salary cap deep dive — What every NRL club’s roster is really worth

    What's this bloody bullshit?


    https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...dac99425927d8c

    Monday Buzz: NRL salary cap deep dive — What every NRL club’s roster is really worth | Daily Telegraph

    Phil Rothfield
    They take up a huge portion of the salary cap but, after crunching the numbers, are probably worth only half of what they get. It’s no wonder their teams failed to make an impact in 2021.
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    The gap between the NRL’s premiership heavyweights and struggling clubs is widening.

    Last year we blamed the new rules, more fatigue and a faster game for a record number of scoreline blowouts rather than the class and quality difference across the 16 clubs.

    Valuing every player at every club – a task I undertook with colleague Brent Read – shows the salary cap is not working and we can’t blame the new rules.

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    An analysis of the 16 clubs shows that the Sydney Roosters and the Penrith Panthers are, at least on paper, worth up to $3 million worth than some of their rivals.
    James Tedesco, Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds are on big money.
    All clubs might be spending $9.6 million but the Roosters are actually worth $11.55 million and the Panthers $11.05 million by our calculations.

    At the same time the Cowboys are worth just $8.02 million and the Bulldogs $8.23 million.

    So how did we value them? It’s mostly around form from last year and having sought the opinions of player agents and recruitment experts.

    OVERPAID PLAYERS

    There are a couple of interesting cases that illustrate why a club like the Cowboys will struggle to compete against their stronger rivals.

    Val Holmes is in the salary cap at around $900,000 but we’ve valued him at $550,000. Jason Taumalolo is valued at $750,000 but is paid more than $1 million. Jordan McLean is in the cap at around $650,000 but we rate him a $375,000 front-rower.

    There are similar examples among other rosters. Veteran Raiders skipper and centre Jarrod Croker is on around $800,000 in the cap. At this stage of his career he’s worth more like $400,000.

    The Knights pay Dave Klemmer $900,000 but he’s probably now worth only half that.
    David Klemmer is among the overpaid brigade (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)
    MOST VALUABLE

    We have rated champion Manly Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic and Penrith’s premiership winning half-back Nathan Cleary as $1.4 million players.

    Next is Sydney Roosters fullback and Blues Origin skipper James Tedesco at $1.2 million.

    Under our estimates the three best players in the competition provide outstanding value to their clubs because they are getting paid well below that amount.

    Newly appointed Newcastle Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga is rated the fourth highest at $1.1 million which is close to what he is getting paid. We rate David Fifita, the game’s most destructive forward, at $1 million.
    Tom Trbojevic is among the most valuable players in the competition (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
    THE IMBALANCE

    On face value it’s hard to see how the Roosters can squeeze in so much talent yet stay under the cap. They made the semi-finals last year despite losing the likes of Boyd Cordner, Jake Friend, Brett Morris, Lindsay Collins and Luke Keary.

    It is a fact players will stay or sign with the Roosters for less than they can get elsewhere.

    There is the attraction of playing under super coach Trent Robinson, winning premierships and playing representative football from a successful side.

    This also applies to Melbourne Storm and Craig Bellamy who has such a great record of turning mediocre footballers into great players.

    At the other end of the scale teams like the Wests Tigers have to pay way ‘overs’. They have Luke Brooks on $900,000 yet we suggest he’s worth more like $550,000. James Tamou is on close to $800,000 but is no longer in that big-money league.

    THE BLOWOUTS

    Last season saw the most number of blowouts in 86 years of rugby league. On one forgettable Super Saturday we had a combined score line of 148-6.

    Rather than build to achieve sustainable success, impatient clubs and coaches are panic buying looking for immediate results. To try to become a top four or top eight club overnight.

    It’s not working. This analysis of the rosters proves that.


    Cowboys




    1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow $475k
    2 Kyle Feldt $425k
    3 Valentine Holmes $550k
    4 Peta Hiku $275k
    5 Murray Taulagi $300k
    6 Tom Dearden $310k
    7 Chad Townsend $450k
    8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown $250k
    9 Reece Robson $375k
    10 Jason Taumalolo $750k
    11 Heilum Luki $270k
    12 Jeremiah Nanai $280k
    13 Reuben Cotter $260k
    14 Jordan McLean $375k
    15 Tom Gilbert $250k
    16 Coen Hess $400k
    17 Scott Drinkwater $325k

    TOTAL: $6.32 million

    THE REST: Daejern Asi, Kane Bradley, Lachlan Burr, Ben Condon, Mitchell Dunn, Brendan Elliott, Jake Granville, Ben Hampton, Connelly Lemuelu, Laitia Moceidreke, Griffin Neame, Emry Pere. Total: $1.7 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.02 million


    Bulldogs




    1 Matt Dufty $350k
    2 Josh Addo-Carr $500k
    3 Aaron Schoupp $350k
    4 Brent Naden $400k
    5 Jayden Okunbor $200k
    6 Matt Burton $800k
    7 Jake Averillo $280k
    8 Paul Vaughan $450k
    9 Jeremy Marshall-King $280k
    10 Luke Thompson $550k
    11 Tevita Pangai Jr $550k
    12 Jack Hetherington $400k
    13 Josh Jackson $400k
    14 Bailey Biondi-Odo $200k
    15 XAva Seumanufagai $220k
    16 Raymond Faitala-Mariner $280k
    17 Corey Waddell $220k

    TOTAL: $6.43 million

    THE REST: Corey Allan, Paul Alamoti, Braidon Burns, Josh Cook, Matt Doorey, Kyle Flanagan, Tui Katoa, Max King, Chris Patolo, Joe Stimson, Jackson Topine, Brandon Wakeham. Total: $1.8 million. Squad: 29 players

    TOTAL: $8.23 million


    Warriors




    1 Reece Walsh $550k
    2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak $350k
    3 Rocco Berry $270k
    4 Jesse Arthars $250k
    5 Marcelo Montoya $180k
    6 Chanel Harris-Tavita $225k
    7 Shaun Johnson $550k
    8 Addin Fonua-Blake $725k
    9 Wayde Egan $350k
    10 Matt Lodge $480k
    11 Euan Aitken $375k
    12 Tohu Harris $720k
    13 Jazz Tevaga $320k
    14 Kodi Nikorima $300k
    15 Josh Curran $320k
    16 Eliesa Katoa $425k
    17 Ben Murdoch-Masila $300k

    TOTAL: $6.69 million

    THE REST: Bunty Afoa, Edward Kosi, Jack Murchie, Taniela Otukolo, Aaron Pene, Iliesa Ratuva, Pride Petterson-Robati, Adam Pompey, Ash Taylor, Bayley Sironen, Viliami Vailea. Total: $1.8 million. Squad: 28 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.49 million


    Knights




    1 Kalyn Ponga $1.1m
    2 Enari Tuala $270k
    3 Dane Gagai $550k
    4 Bradman Best $400k
    5 Dominic Young $180k
    6 Jake Clifford $350k
    7 Adam Clune $220k
    8 Daniel Saifiti $650k
    9 Jayden Brailey $450k
    10 Dave Klemmer $470k
    11 Mitch Barnett $280k
    12 Tyson Frizell $600k
    13 Kurt Mann $320k
    14 Chris Randall $220k
    15 Jacob Saifiti $450k
    16 Lachlan Fitzgibbon $270k
    17 Sauaso Sue $170k

    TOTAL: $6.95 million

    THE REST: Phoenix Crossland, Bailey Hodgson, Hymel Hunt, Jack Johns, Brodie Jones, Jacob Kiraz, Jirah Momoisea, Brayden Musgrove, Simi Sasagi, Pasami Saulo. Total: $1.6 million. Squad: 27 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.55 million


    Tigers




    1 Daine Laurie $450k
    2 David Nofoaluma $475k
    3 Oliver Gildart $340k
    4 Adam Doueihi $550k
    5 Ken Maumalo $320k
    6 Jackson Hastings $400k
    7 Luke Brooks $550k
    8 Stefano Utoikamanu $650k
    9 Jacob Liddle $310k
    10 James Tamou $270k
    11 Luke Garner $325k
    12 Luciano Leilua $650k
    13 Alex Twal $425k
    14 Tyrone Peachey $380k
    15 Shaun Blore $320k
    16 Joe Ofahengaue $280k
    17 Zane Musgrove $250k

    TOTAL: $6.945 million

    THE REST: Thomas Mikaele, William Kei, Asu Kepaoa, Jock Madden, Alex Seyfarth, Jake Simpkin, Tuki Simpkins, Tommy Talau, Starford To’a, Kelma Tuilagi, Junior Tupou. Total: $1.7 million. Squad: 28 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.645 million


    Broncos




    1 Tesi Nui $250k
    2 Selwyn Cobbo $180k
    3 Herbie Farnworth $370k
    4 Kotoni Staggs $750k
    5 Jamayne Isaako $280k
    6 Albert Kelly $150k
    7 Adam Reynolds $800k
    8 Payne Haas $875k
    9 Jake Turpin $300k
    10 Tom Flegler $400k
    11 Kurt Capewell $525k
    12 Jordan Riki $340k
    13 Pat Carrigan $425k
    14 Billy Walters $225k
    15 Ryan James $180k
    16 TC Robati $275k
    17 Brendan Piakura $380k

    TOTAL: $6.705 million

    THE REST: Tyson Gamble, Kobe Hetherington, Delise Hoeter, Corey Jensen, Rhys Kennedy, Brenko Lee, Ezra Mam, David Mead, Corey Oates, Cory Paix, Keenan Palasia, Jordan Pereira. Total: $2 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.705 million


    Dragons




    1 Tyrell Sloan $350k
    2 Mikaele Ravalawa $275k
    3 Zac Lomax $650k
    4 Moses Suli $425k
    5 Cody Ramsey $280k
    6 Talatau Amone $220k
    7 Ben Hunt $650k
    8 Blake Lawrie $340k
    9 Andrew McCullough $350k
    10 Jack de Belin $425k
    11 Tariq Sims $525k
    12 Jaydn Su’A $475k
    13 Jack Bird $500K
    14 Moses Mbye $320k
    15 Josh McGuire $325k
    16 Francis Molo $475k
    17 Tyrell Fuimaono $325k

    TOTAL: $6.91 million

    THE REST: Daniel Alvaro, George Burgess, Billy Burns, Poasa Faamausili, Mat Feagai, Max Feagai, Jackson Ford, Jack Gosiewski, Josh Kerr, Tautau Moga, Jayden Sullivan, Aaron Woods. Total: $1.9 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.81 million


    Titans




    1 Jayden Campbell $370k
    2 Phillip Sami $280k
    3 Brian Kelly $320k
    4 Patrick Herbert $300k
    5 Corey Thompson $320k
    6 AJ Brimson $500k
    7 Toby Sexton $300k
    8 Jaimin Jolliffe $350k
    9 Erin Clark $220k
    10 Moeaki Fotuaika $600k
    11 David Fifita $1m
    12 Kevin Proctor $440k
    13 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui $850k
    14 Will Smith $240k
    15 Herman Ese’ese $400k
    16 Jarrod Wallace $400k
    17 Isaac Liu $440k

    TOTAL: $7.33 million

    THE REST: Aaron Booth, Tanah Boyd, Beau Fermor, Sosefo Fifita, Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira, Sam Lisone, Esan Marsters, Gregory Marzhew, Sam McIntyre, Treymain Spry, Paul Turner, Joseph Vuna. Total: $1.6 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $8.93 million


    Sharks




    1 Will Kennedy $450k
    2 Sione Katoa $300k
    3 Connor Tracey $300k
    4 Jesse Ramien $400k
    5 Ronaldo Mulitalo $400k
    6 Matt Moylan $450k
    7 Nicho Hynes $700k
    8 Dale Finucane $600k
    9 Blayke Brailey $400k
    10 Andrew Fifita $400k
    11 Wade Graham $450k
    12 Briton Nikora $500k
    13 Cameron McInnes $550k
    14 Luke Metcalf $350k
    15 Braden Hamlin-Uele $450k
    16 Franklin Pele $300k
    17 Toby Rudolf $450k

    TOTAL: $7.45 million

    THE REST: Jayden Berrell, Jackson Ferris, Mawene Hiroti, Royce Hunt, Matt Ikuvalu, Lachlan Miller, Kai O’Donnell, Siosifa Talakai, Jensen Taumoepeau, Braydon Trindall, Jack Williams, Aiden Tolman, Teig Wilton. Total: $1.8 million. Squad: 30 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $9.25 million


    Raiders




    1 Xavier Savage $300k
    2 Nick Cotric $400k
    3 Jarrod Croker $400k
    4 Charnze Nicholl-Klokstad $450k
    5 Jordan Rapana $400k
    6 Jack Wighton $750k
    7 Jamal Fogarty $400k
    8 Josh Papalii $850k
    9 Josh Hodgson $450k
    10 Joseph Tapine $700k
    11 Hudson Young $400k
    12 Elliott Whitehead $550k
    13 Corey Harawira-Naera $400k
    14 Tom Starling $350k
    15 Ryan Sutton $380k
    16 Corey Horsburgh $320k
    17 Adam Elliott $380k

    TOTAL: $7.88 million

    THE REST: Matt Frawley, Emre Guler, Albert Hopoate, Peter Hola, Trey Mooney, Sebastian Kris, Harry Rushton, Brad Schneider, Harley Smith-Shields, Matt Timoko, Semi Valemei, Sam Williams. Total: $1.6 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $9.48 million


    Sea Eagles




    1 Tom Trbojevic $1.4m
    2 Jason Saab $450k
    3 Tolutau Koula $400k
    4 Brad Parker $350k
    5 Reuben Garrick $400k
    6 Kieran Foran $500k
    7 Daly Cherry-Evans $900k
    8 Taniela Paseka $450k
    9 Lachlan Croker $350k
    10 Martin Taupau $650k
    11 Josh Schuster $600k
    12 Haumole Olaka’uatu $600k
    13 Jake Trbojevic $600k
    14 Dylan Walker $350k
    15 Toafofoa Sipley $250k
    16 Sean Keppie $300k
    17 Josh Aloiai $350k

    TOTAL: $8.9 million

    THE REST: Morgan Boyle, Ethan Bullemor, Andrew Davey, Kurt De Luis, Sione Fainu, Morgan Harper, Karl Lawton, Jorge Taufua, Ben Trbojevic, Christian Tuipulotu, Alec Tu’itavake, Dylan Kaeo Weekes. Total: $1.6 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $10.5 million


    Storm




    1 Ryan Papenhuyzen $800k
    2 Dean Ieremia $220k
    3 Reimis Smith $320k
    4 Justin Olam $500k
    5 Xavier Coates $425k
    6 Cameron Munster $920k
    7 Jahrome Hughes $850k
    8 Jesse Bromwich $550k
    9 Harry Grant $750k
    10 Christian Welch $650k
    11 Felise Kaufusi $650k
    12 Kenny Bromwich $500k
    13 Brandon Smith $750k
    14 Chris Lewis $130k
    15 Tui Kamikamica $320k
    16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona $580k
    17 Nick Meaney $270k

    TOTAL: $9.185 million

    THE REST: Tom Eisenhuth, Jordan Grant, Jack Howarth, George Jennings, Cooper Johns, Josh King, Trent Loiero, Tepai Moeroa, Jayden Nikorima, Jonah Pezet, William Warbrick, Tyran Wishart. Total: $1.6 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $10.785 million


    Eels




    1 Clint Gutherson $700k
    2 Maika Sivo $450k
    3 Waqa Blake $450k
    4 Will Penisini $500k
    5 Bailey Simonsson $250k
    6 Dylan Brown $650k
    7 Mitchell Moses $800k
    8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard $750k
    9 Reed Mahoney $550k
    10 Junior Paulo $800k
    11 Isaiah Papali’I $600k
    12 Shaun Lane $500k
    13 Nathan Brown $450k
    14 Ray Stone $300k
    15 Marata Niukore $550k
    16 Ryan Matterson $350k
    17 Oregon Kaufusi $400k

    TOTAL: $9.05 million

    THE REST: Jake Arthur, Haze Dunster, Wiremu Greig, David Hollis, Makahesi Makatoa, Solomone Naiduki, Tom Opacic, Hayze Perham, Mitch Rein, Nathaniel Roache, Sean Russell, Bryce Cartwright. Total: $1.9 million. Squad: 29 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $10.95 million


    Rabbitohs




    1 Latrell Mitchell $1.1m
    2 Alex Johnston $480k
    3 Jaxson Paulo $300k
    4 Campbell Graham $600k
    5 Josh Mansour $300k
    6 Cody Walker $850k
    7 Lachlan Ilias $350k
    8 Junior Tatola $500k
    9 Damien Cook $800k
    10 Thomas Burgess $550k
    11 Jai Arrow $600k
    12 Keaon Koloamatangi $600k
    13 Cameron Murray $900k
    14 Blake Taaffe $300k
    15 Mark Nicholls $400k
    16 Jacob Host $350k $350k
    17 Liam Knight $380k $380k

    TOTAL: $9.36 million

    THE REST: Zane Bijorac, Jed Cartwright, Michael Chee Kam, Siliva Havili, Terrell Kalo Kalo, Peter Mamouzelos, Taane Milne, Davvy Moale, Hame Sele, Isaiah Tass, Shaquai Mitchell. Total: $1.6 million. Squad: 28 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $10.96 million


    Panthers




    1 Dylan Edwards $450k
    2 Charlie Staines $280k
    3 Izack Tago $200k
    4 Stephen Crichton $700k
    5 Brian To’o $550k
    6 Jarome Luai $780k
    7 Nathan Cleary $1.4m
    8 Moses Leota $350k
    9 Api Koroisau $600k
    10 James Fisher-Harris $900k
    11 Viliame Kikau $800k
    12 Liam Martin $450k
    13 Isaah Yeo $700k
    14 Mitch Kenny $250k
    15 Scott Sorensen $300k
    16 Spencer Leniu $320k
    17 Chris Smith $220k

    TOTAL: $9.25 million

    THE REST: Christian Crichton, Eddie Blacker, Matt Eisenhuth, Kurt Falls, J’maine Hopgood, Robert Jennings, Taylan May, Sean O’Sullivan, Lindsay Smith, Jaeman Salmon, Preston Riki. Total: $1.8 million. Squad: 28 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $11.05 million


    Roosters


    1 James Tedesco $1.2m
    2 Daniel Tupou $450k
    3 Paul Momirovski $400k
    4 Joey Manu $800k
    5 Joseph Suaalii $500k
    6 Luke Keary $900k
    7 Sam Walker $550k
    8 J. Waerea-Hargreaves $750k
    9 Sam Verills $350k
    10 Siosiua Taukeiaho $550k
    11 Angus Crichton $700k
    12 Sitili Tupouniua $500k
    13 Victor Radley $650k
    14 Connor Watson $300k
    15 Lindsay Collins $650k
    16 Nat Butcher $300k
    17 Egan Butcher $200k

    TOTAL: $9.75 million

    THE REST: Renouf Atoni, Fletcher Baker, Moala Graham-Taufa, Drew Hutchison, Adam Keighran, Lachlan Lam, Freddy Lussick, Ben Marschke, Kevin Naiqama, Billy Smith, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Ben Thomas, Naufahu Whyte.
    Total: $1.8 million. Squad: 30 players

    GRAND TOTAL: $11.55 million

  • #2
    Just a little inflated Roosters values. Why not target us pre season as usual NEWS corp. would love for these guys to value the 88 89 91 seasons and have a look at the drongos.

    This is what makes us so successful. players want to come here and win. not just to make $$$$$$$
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    • #3
      Originally posted by roosterproud View Post
      Just a little inflated Roosters values. Why not target us pre season as usual NEWS corp. would love for these guys to value the 88 89 91 seasons and have a look at the drongos.

      This is what makes us so successful. players want to come here and win. not just to make $$$$$$$
      Boozo can't help himself. Addicted to shitcanning the Roosters.

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      • #4
        These idiots don’t know what players get paid. All speculation. The players and clubs must read this BS and laugh.

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        • #5
          I have no doubt we are cheating the cap but are too smart and work around the grey areas along with other clubs.
          There was a report on the weekend that 70% of clubs believe that the salary cap is being cheated, that 30% who don't think so are probably the ones who are cheating.
          So easy to have a wife, girlfriend, mum work at a sponsor for an inflated salary, have kids education paid at a fancy private school or a guaranteed job after the player retires.

          The only way to make it transparent is a points cap but you need to be rewarded for developing players too.
          Last edited by Kentucky_Fried_Rooster; 03-09-2022, 11:21 AM.

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          • #6
            Thanks for posting the article but its really subjective and based on personal opinion. Parra's Will Penisini $500k v Jake Trbojevic $600k as an example of how out-of-kilter the figures are.

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            • #7
              Another round of Buzz's completely rectally derived valuations. Ho-hum.

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              • #8
                Good article. We pay unders hopeless clubs like the tigers pay overs

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                • #9
                  Buzz had Tamou on 800k last week in one article - one of the all time dribblers

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Batemans Bay Rooster View Post
                    Good article. We pay unders hopeless clubs like the tigers pay overs
                    It makes sense that players would want to play for us and would come for less where if you were playing for the Tigers you want more as an incentive to go there.

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                    • #11
                      If those numbers are anywhere near close, I want Daniel saifiti at $650k yes pls l, he's a beast

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Thirteen View Post

                        It makes sense that players would want to play for us and would come for less where if you were playing for the Tigers you want more as an incentive to go there.
                        Yes of course it does.

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                        • #13
                          Issac Liu is on $450 at the Titts and would have been on easily $750 at the ROOSTERS
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by roosterproud View Post
                            Issac Liu is on $450 at the Titts and would have been on easily $750 at the ROOSTERS
                            No way would Isaac have been on $750k with us. Nowhere near it. The numbers would be closer to the opposite - $450 with us and now $750 with the Titans

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