Blaize Talagi

Blaize Talagi’s 2027 cap value at Penrith is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $555K a season (range $460K–$645K, Estimated).

Penrith · 2026 · Five-eighth / Centre / Wing

10th of 29 five-eighths by estimate

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

Signed through 2027.

2026 · 21 games · 1,609 minutes (77 a game) · Compared with 24 qualifying five-eighths

• Tries: 6
• Total points: 28
• Try assists: 8
• Tackles: 439
• Minutes / game: 77 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Penrith — Cap Dramas Estimate: $490K a season (range $415K–$565K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Penrith — Cap Dramas Estimate: $555K a season (range $460K–$645K, Estimated).

Contract talk

• 2026-09-05 · Talagi's Panthers future in doubt

Beside him on the five-eighths board

• 8th Jarome Luai (Parramatta) — Reported at $600K a season.
• 9th Te Maire Martin (Warriors) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $590K a season (range $470K–$705K, Estimated).
• 11th Ethan Strange (Canberra) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $520K a season (range $415K–$625K, Estimated).
• 12th Kodi Nikorima (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $460K a season (range $365K–$550K, Estimated).