AFL Rich 100: Footy’s mega earners, millionaires revealed
The AFL Rich 100 for 2024 is here. There are new faces, a few big surprises and, of course, some eye-catching contracts for all the wrong reasons. See the full list and have your say.
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NRL Rich 100: Millionaire’s club skyrockets in 2024
The 2024 NRL Rich 100 is here and the number of seven-figure earners is higher than ever, as the game’s best are rewarded with big-money salaries. SEE THE FULL LIST HERE.
NRL Rich 100: Top-heavy cap strategy delivering Storm success
They’ve evolved The Big Three into The Big Four but the approach has stayed the same, with Melbourne’s distinct salary cap strategy continuing to reap rewards. See the breakdown of how the Storm maintain their dominance.
AFL Rich 100: The biggest boom and bust contracts revealed
It’s all about finding value where you can, and while some clubs are doing that well, others are struggling, paying high-price for little reward. Check out the AFL’s biggest boom and bust deals.
NRL Rich 100: The junior club producing rivers of rugby league gold
While Western Sydney has long been renowned for its supply of rugby league talent, south-east Sydney is where the real gold lies. See which junior clubs have produced the most big earners in this year’s NRL Rich 100.
$2m Harley? Huge price Eagles must pay to ward off Reid raid
AFL clubs wanting to be part of the next Harley Reid bidding war will have to be prepared to stump up $2m a season. We delve into footy’s newest millionaires in this year’s Rich 100.
NRL Rich 100: Walsh among nine snubbed Maroons stars
Reece Walsh is among a posse of Queensland Origin stars that didn’t make the 2024 Rich 100 list, in proof that big bucks doesn’t guarantee big-name performances. See the analysis of notable omissions and underperforming inclusions.
The bag is due: Stunning numbers behind end of Richmond dynasty
Despite having the worst season in club history, the Tigers dominate the Rich 100. But, as Josh Barnes finds out, it’s all part of how the AFL wants the cycle of footy to work.
NRL Rich 100: The best bargain hunting clubs revealed
Ahead of the release of our full NRL Rich 100 numbers on Sunday morning we reveal which clubs have proven the masters of extracting premium performance at a bottom-dollar budget.
AFL Rich 100: LDU on track to be one of footy’s highest-paid
This year’s AFL Rich 100 reveals the highest-paid players in footy. But with a few bumper contracts in the works, there’s set to be big shake-up across the league.
NRL Rich 100: The true cost of rugby league’s injury crisis
Analysis of our exclusive NRL Rich 100 list reveals the incredible proportion of their salary cap some clubs had left languishing on the sidelines in 2024. SEE THE NUMBERS HERE
The event Aussies will spend $1.1bn on
NSW and Queensland supporters will spend an insane amount of money on supporting their teams in this year’s State of Origin series.
Early Mail: Manly star avoids season-ending surgery
Manly back rower Haumole Olakau’atu has avoided a season-ending shoulder reconstruction but is set for over a month on the sidelines, while South Sydney’s injury struggles continue to plague their season. ROUND 16 NEWS
‘I wanted to shoosh them’: How Haas hit back at Origin critics
Payne Haas heard the doubters. While the NSW star didn’t agree with the criticism over his State of Origin credentials, he listened to it all – and it created a beast. The Blues powerhouse talks Origin II, Broncos spotlight and more.
Revealed: The hottest coaching talent ready to take an NRL job
We’re halfway through the NRL season and the pressure gauge on the game’s leading mentors is about to go up. DAVID RICCIO reveals the long list of coaches in-waiting to enter rugby league’s hot seat.
Ugle-Hagan apologises to Dogs amid club return
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s journey back to footy has taken its next step, with the star forward making an official return to the Bulldogs after an extended leave of absence.
Another big name to go as AFL shake-up continues
Amid a major shake-up in the AFL’s executive ranks, footy operations boss Josh Mahoney has told the league he is walking away from his post.
Startling stat behind Bombers’ woes
A long injury list has given Essendon coach Brad Scott a chance to look at all of his players at the top level, and he’s doing just that marking a 50-year first.
The Tackle: Same old Dees means it’s curtains for 2025
Arguably footy’s greatest mystery is how the Dees continue to win the inside-50 count and still struggle to score. Jay Clark writes, some serious decisions will have to be made at season’s end.
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