James Graham reportedly earns $600,000. Jake Trbojevic is pocketing a handy $700,000. Matt Gillett finds himself on $750,000. And now Junior Paulo could join the NRL's richest forwards.
Canberra are facing an uphill battle to retain the off-contract prop with his former club Parramatta tabling a stunning four-year deal worth a reported $2.4 million.
That's for a player they once owned, with barely any representative honours to his name other than a handful of games for second-tier nation Samoa.
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The Australian's Brent Read suggests the Raiders have already ceased to make any effort, letting the Eels go to a two-club war with Cronulla.
The 24-year-old was released to the nation's capital in the middle of the Eels' 2016 salary cap saga, making his club debut for the Green Machine in round 13 after a bizarre cameo for third grade rugby union side Oatley.
Ricky Stuart is still paying big dollars for 94-game NRL giant, forking out a reported $500,000 a season for his services.
But the lure of moving back to Sydney and a few extra dollars seem too enticing for Paulo to knock back.
Canberra are hopeful of retaining halfback Aidan Sezer, however Blake Austin has fallen out of favour after being dropped to reserve grade in recent weeks.
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lion
Whats your thoughts chief? Will be us or the guppies
us
I think theres a chance he might be back this season in some type of swap as per the rumours.
Yes but this seems too high IMO; v surprised on those $$$$ If this is true.
Over 4 years though. That's probably about right. If he plays origin or for kangaroos he would be worth more than that.
Swap with who?
Tim Mannah
Would prefer Solomona or Pangai
Paying top dollar for a rat that deserted the ship doesn’t feel right
Hope he earns his money if he comes back
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