Dane Gagai

Dane Gagai’s 2027 cap value at Brisbane is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $365K a season (range $295K–$435K, Estimated).

Newcastle · 2026 · Centre / Wing / Fullback

26th of 54 centres by estimate

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

Signed through 2027.

2026 · 26 games · 2,042 minutes (79 a game) · Compared with 50 qualifying centres

• Tries: 6
• Total points: 24
• Try assists: 12
• Tackles: 396
• Minutes / game: 79 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $390K a season (range $320K–$460K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Brisbane — Cap Dramas Estimate: $365K a season (range $295K–$435K, Estimated).

Contract talk

• 2026-10-01 · Gagai leaves Knights for Broncos in 2027

Beside him on the centres board

• 24th Zac Laybutt (Cowboys) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $385K a season (range $305K–$460K, Estimated).
• 25th Billy Smith (Roosters) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $370K a season (range $295K–$440K, Estimated).
• 27th Brian Kelly (Parramatta) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $360K a season (range $285K–$435K, Estimated).
• 28th Jake Averillo (Wests Tigers) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $350K a season (range $280K–$415K, Estimated).