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Every Club's Real Cap Worth

Vee

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Interesting take. I've marked a few up or down, sometimes with explanatory notes but most of it looks reasonably good.
Whatya think? Should be good for a few arguments.


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

March 6, 2022 - 5:58PM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
https://supercoach.com.au/
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 450
2 Kyle Feldt $425k 400
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 800
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 700
7 Jake Averillo $280k
8 Paul Vaughan $450k
9 Jeremy Marshall-King $280k
10 Luke Thompson $550k 500
11 Tevita Pangai Jr $550k 500
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 600
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 700
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 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 500
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 450
3 Oliver Gildart $340k
4 Adam Doueihi $550k
5 Ken Maumalo $320k
6 Jackson Hastings $400k
7 Luke Brooks $550k 500
8 Stefano Utoikamanu $650k 600
9 Jacob Liddle $310k
10 James Tamou $270k
11 Luke Garner $325k
12 Luciano Leilua $650k 600
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 200
3 Herbie Farnworth $370k
4 Kotoni Staggs $750k 700
5 Jamayne Isaako $280k
6 Albert Kelly $150k
7 Adam Reynolds $800k
8 Payne Haas $875k 850
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 600
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 500
12 Jaydn Su’A $475k
13 Jack Bird $500K
14 Moses Mbye $320k
15 Josh McGuire $325k
16 Francis Molo $475k 450
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
 

Vee

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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 600
7 Toby Sexton $300k
8 Jaimin Jolliffe $350k
9 Erin Clark $220k
10 Moeaki Fotuaika $600k
11 David Fifita $1m 800
12 Kevin Proctor $440k
13 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui $800k
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 350
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 500
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 300
4 Brad Parker $350k
5 Reuben Garrick $400k
6 Kieran Foran $500k
7 Daly Cherry-Evans $900k 850
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 700
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 450
5 Xavier Coates $425k
6 Cameron Munster $920k 900
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 400
4 Will Penisini $500k 400
5 Bailey Simonsson $250k
6 Dylan Brown $650k 600
7 Mitchell Moses $800k 700
8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard $750k 700
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 1m
2 Alex Johnston $480k 450
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 750
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 250
3 Izack Tago $200k
4 Stephen Crichton $700k 600
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 800
11 Viliame Kikau $800k 700
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 700
5 Joseph Suaalii $500k
6 Luke Keary $900k 800
7 Sam Walker $550k 500
8 J. Waerea-Hargreaves $750k 600
9 Sam Verills $350k
10 Siosiua Taukeiaho $550k 500
11 Angus Crichton $700k 650
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
 

mongoose

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These estimated values are so subjective and variable. Are some of these players valued more just because they are in a better team, or is the team better because they have a more valuable player in that position than other teams? it's chicken and egg scenario.
 
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Wow the Telegraph's estimates of vaules? What next, they work out my income taxes using their valuations of my wage too? :rolleyes:

Thanks for posting it Vee for a read, but I doubt the veracity of the DT's valuations.
 

Vee

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Wow the Telegraph's estimates of vaules? What next, they work out my income taxes using their valuations of my wage too? :rolleyes:

Thanks for posting it Vee for a read, but I doubt the veracity of the DT's valuations.
Totally get that it's Buzz (I rate Brent Read a fair step up on the drunken dribbler) but gotta start somewhere and I reckon most are fairly good. You can rate just your side or any side without addressing the rest or comment on certain players (some have deadset won the lottery and should be paying more than 8% to the manager that got it for them). Or just not comment at all.
 

Perth Red

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Market place economics isn't as simple as that. What they are 'worth' is an incredibly subjective notion. Then add on top what a club has to pay to keep a player when there's competition for them, or entice a player to move and it makes the whole exercise pointless. Gave them something to do in the pub for an afternoon I suppose.
 

Diesel

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I’d perfer if they rated each teams top 17 as to where each player ranks in their position out of 16. Again it’s all preseason speculation to fill the papers or webpage before the real talking starts
 

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The numbers are just figures plucked out of Buzz's arse, but he is correct that plenty of players are on overs for what they provide.

The problem is if you dropped for example Jerome Luai into the Cowboys squad and put JT at Penrith, it's likely their values would change significantly given the environment they would be in changes what they can achieve.
 

mongoose

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The numbers are just figures plucked out of Buzz's arse, but he is correct that plenty of players are on overs for what they provide.

The problem is if you dropped for example Jerome Luai into the Cowboys squad and put JT at Penrith, it's likely their values would change significantly given the environment they would be in changes what they can achieve.
yep, I doubt Jahrome Hughes would be worth 850k if he had spent the last 3 seasons at the Cows or Tigers....
 

soc123_au

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yep, I doubt Jahrome Hughes would be worth 850k if he had spent the last 3 seasons at the Cows or Tigers....
He is a great example. Looked a fringe player at best for quite a few years until getting placed in a good system and quality players around him. It will be interesting to see where he goes talent wise if he takes a big payday to leave the Storm.
 

Munky

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The numbers are just figures plucked out of Buzz's arse, but he is correct that plenty of players are on overs for what they provide.

The problem is if you dropped for example Jerome Luai into the Cowboys squad and put JT at Penrith, it's likely their values would change significantly given the environment they would be in changes what they can achieve.

Similar with Kikau, he does next to no work bringing the ball back.

Would he have the same value when not getting to bludge out wide and only touching the ball when it's outside the defensive 40 metre line for a side which can't control field position?
 

soc123_au

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Similar with Kikau, he does next to no work bringing the ball back.

Would he have the same value when not getting to bludge out wide and only touching the ball when it's outside the defensive 40 metre line for a side which can't control field position?
That question will get answered next year when he goes to the Dogs.
 

GongPanther

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DT trying to cause unrest between players. I LOLLed when I saw the value of some of those established Storm players.

Storm
1 Ryan Papenhuyzen $800k Undervalued by $150k at least.
2 Dean Ieremia $220k
3 Reimis Smith $320k Undervalued.
4 Justin Olam $500k 450 thought he was worth more. Undervalued.
5 Xavier Coates $425k Must be partially getting paid by Brisbane. Bargain.
6 Cameron Munster $920k Close to the mark albeit playing injured at times, so slightly overvalued.
7 Jahrome Hughes $850k Worth much more.
8 Jesse Bromwich $550k Absolutely undervalued. lol!
9 Harry Grant $750k Overvalued.
10 Christian Welch $650k Undervalued lol!
11 Felise Kaufusi $650k Undervalued. lol!
12 Kenny Bromwich $500k Undervalued lol!
13 Brandon Smith $750k About on the money. Should be wondering off next season to get more at the Fins.

14 Chris Lewis $130k
15 Tui Kamikamica $320k
16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona $580k Now they are taking the piss, even if he is a benchie.
17 Nick Meaney $270k.

I call BS to detract the real value from some other teams.
 
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Perth Red

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I'd pay Hughes more than Munster! No way paps is worth that much yet, he hasnt had one full good season under his belt. Unless you're paying on potential!
Same with Grant. Olam worth more for sure. Nelson would be the highest "worth" value forward imo. Smith isnt worth that much unless he can play 90mins at 9 well which he hasnt shown much of yet.

'Worth' is such a subjective measurement lol.
 
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DT trying to cause unrest between players. I LOLLed when I saw the value of some of those established Storm players.

Storm
1 Ryan Papenhuyzen $800k Undervalued by $150k at least.
2 Dean Ieremia $220k
3 Reimis Smith $320k Undervalued.
4 Justin Olam $500k 450 thought he was worth more. Undervalued.
5 Xavier Coates $425k Must be partially getting paid by Brisbane. Bargain.
6 Cameron Munster $920k Close to the mark albeit playing injured at times, so slightly overvalued.
7 Jahrome Hughes $850k Worth much more.
8 Jesse Bromwich $550k Absolutely undervalued. lol!
9 Harry Grant $750k Overvalued.
10 Christian Welch $650k Undervalued lol!
11 Felise Kaufusi $650k Undervalued. lol!
12 Kenny Bromwich $500k Undervalued lol!
13 Brandon Smith $750k About on the money. Should be wondering off next season to get more at the Fins.

14 Chris Lewis $130k
15 Tui Kamikamica $320k
16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona $580k Now they are taking the piss, even if he is a benchie.
17 Nick Meaney $270k.

I call BS to detract the real value from some other teams.

The media has been pushing the aussie Harry Grant is better than kiwi Brandon Smith agenda for the past couple years. It's an absolute joke. Smith is considerably better. Grant is overrated.

Also lol @ them rating Ponga as the 4th most valuable player. He can't tackle and always goes for intercepts to avoid contact.
 

Vic Mackey

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The media has been pushing the aussie Harry Grant is better than kiwi Brandon Smith agenda for the past couple years. It's an absolute joke. Smith is considerably better. Grant is overrated.

Also lol @ them rating Ponga as the 4th most valuable player. He can't tackle and always goes for intercepts to avoid contact.

B Smith is the better player

Harry is the better 9
 

Colk

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Whilst you can’t (or shouldn’t) really take much notice of Buzz and the idea of worth is so subjective, there is one aspect which is beneficial: a discussion about the inefficacy of the salary cap
 
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