easyWire wrote:
I think it was more likely $335k a year, about ÂŁ187,500. So if we guarantee him ÂŁ800k over 4 years that would seem about right. Not sure he’s worth it but he’s young enough and there aren’t many halfbacks available of his quality... not the sort of classic â€little general’ scrum half I was hoping for to guide us round the park though... maybe we can get a Gale or Drinkwater style player alongside Austin.
That’s if it’s even true - still a rumour for me until it’s announced.
he was rumoured to have knocked back a $2.4 million four year deal from Canberra ($600k a year)
$2.4 million aussie dollars is ÂŁ1.3 million quid.
ÂŁ1.3 million quid divided by 4 is ÂŁ335,000 per year.
the average NRL salary is $370k aus dollars so earning $600k for him was a good wage. The top names however all earn $1million a year.
he's a quality player though and i'm more than happy to see us pay ÂŁ300k plus.....