I think we have to remember we've upgraded a lot of our players contracts this year.
- Newman 2 year extension ( I'd imagine we've thrown a bit a cash at him as he's getting into that international standard bracket and wouldn't have been short of offers.)
-Austin triggered 1 year extension ( He may be on same terms as previous deal but he'll be on 100k + I'd have thought)
- Martin 2 year extension ( he'll definitely have had a upgrade probably close too 100k + I'd have thought being overseas and a PNG international.)
Myler 2 year extension- ( Was first choice full back going into this year and a veteran player won't be on a small salary)
Holroyd- 4 year extension would have had a upgrade on contract.
O' Connor- 3 year extension would have had a upgrade on contract.
Johnson- 2 year extension would have had a upgrade on contract.
We've already confirmed
Dwyer, Mellor, Broadbent will be off our cap in 2023
We expect Briscoe, Thompson & possibly Mustapha to leave as well ( Maybe Walker but he's contracted til end of 2023)
We've brought in so far Sangare & Mcdonnell.
We expect Hardaker will extend his contract with us and he will take up space on the cap he's a first choice back and international player.
Plus we will be paying all of Fusitu'a salary from 2023 I think as NZ warriors only contributing for 2022.
We don't know what other bonuses players have in their contracts after playing so many games a season etc.
Pretty sure Tetevano & Sezer are our marquee players (Sezer was definitely marquee at Hudds so even if he isn't at us he'll definitely be on a big salary)
For me personally I don't think we'll have a lot of cap space to play with especially if only Briscoe, Thompson & Mustapha are the only other players who leave at end of season if they are can only seeing us bringing in 1 more player alongside Sangare & Mcdonnell.