Ashton Ward

Ashton Ward’s 2027 cap value at Souths is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $370K a season (range $295K–$445K, Estimated).

Souths · 2026 · Halfback / Five-eighth

22nd of 33 halfbacks by estimate

Halfback salaries 2027 · Highest-paid NRL players 2027 · The market: who can move, who can pay

Signed through 2028.

2026 · 13 games · 942 minutes (72 a game) · Compared with 27 qualifying halfbacks

• Tries: 1
• Total points: 20
• Try assists: 10
• Tackles: 186
• Minutes / game: 72 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Souths — Cap Dramas Estimate: $195K a season (range $155K–$235K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Souths — Cap Dramas Estimate: $370K a season (range $295K–$445K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Souths — Cap Dramas Estimate: $485K a season (range $385K–$580K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-08-17 · Ashton Ward extends with Rabbitohs to 2028

Beside him on the halfbacks board

• 20th= Ethan Sanders (Canberra) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $400K a season (range $320K–$480K, Estimated).
• 20th= Mitchell Woods (Bulldogs) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $400K a season (range $280K–$520K, Unconfirmed).
• 23rd Daniel Atkinson (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $335K a season (range $270K–$400K, Estimated).
• 24th Jayden Sullivan (Souths) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $320K a season (range $265K–$370K, Estimated).