Didn't know the NRL gives each Club the value (or thereabouts) of the Salary Cap every year. Spose it makes sense.
Gary Belcher was saying last night that the lowest paid regular Players are earning $120,000 per Season. Not bad for being a Nigel or thereabouts.
120k isn't that good for them. Remeber NRL careers are only a few years on average. They have to put off education or persuing another career. Not to mention the long term damage their bodies suffer.
A few points here Brother Barry;
NRL careers can be up to 15 years long. Less for Forwards generally as the Forwards do all the hard work.
As @White_Lie; mentioned about AFL Players, their Clubs like them to also develop Careers outside Football, moreso as it keeps them from getting into trouble outside of training hours rather than any genuine concern for their futures. This is true of NRL Clubs and Players as well.
Up to 15 years. Youre talking the elite of the elite that's not standard at all, not even close. On average careers are not very long and much has to be sacrificed to get to that level, they should be payed well.