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
Which NRL club will win the race to the bottom in 2025?
Finishing in the last spot on the ladder may dictate the future of some coaches and plenty of players – we break down the spoon contenders and reveal who is favourite to win the worst prize in rugby league.
Rivals respond as DCE mystery lingers
The Daly Cherry-Evans contract mystery could drag on for at least another month as he leads Manly in a crucial clash against the team everyone assumes he’ll join next year.
Bellamy set for major Storm switch
While Craig Bellamy remains undecided about who should play halfback with Jahrome Hughes out injured, the Storm coach is set to make a major switch.
Up, Up the Cavs: Meet the NRL’s newest US marketing machine
From watching Cronulla at Shark Park to signing a multimillion-dollar NBA deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyrese Proctor is set to become rugby league’s unlikely ambassador in America.
Fox Footy immediately dumps bizarre ban after outcry
An email has been sent to Fox Footy commentators announcing a “reversal” of a controversial nicknames ban – as 7AFL has a crack. What do you think?
Trailblazing woman to take SANFL field and etch herself in history
It started as a simple bid to earn a bit of pocket money. Now, Katelin Bayre will etch her name into SANFL history when she laces up the boots and takes to the field this weekend.
Car, rent, $150k: How Mary Williams brokered Diesel’s Swans deal
After being sacked twice by Carlton for being ‘too slow’, Greg Williams became a Cats best and fairest before receiving an offer from Sydney he and his wife Mary couldn’t refuse.
Drop the surname: The reasons why Pies would swoop on Jack
Carlton fans expected to be in the window, but are now facing the prospect of their most famous name playing for their biggest rival. Scott Gullan unpacks how it came to this.
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