Francis Manuleleua

Francis Manuleleua’s 2027 cap value at Newcastle is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $250K a season (range $185K–$315K, Estimated).

Newcastle · 2026 · Second row

52nd= of 74 second-rowers by estimate

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

Signed through 2028.

2026 · 15 games · 984 minutes (66 a game) · Compared with 69 qualifying second-rowers

• Tries: 4
• Total points: 16
• Try assists: 6
• Tackles: 385
• Minutes / game: 66 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $210K a season (range $155K–$265K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $250K a season (range $185K–$315K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $330K a season (range $245K–$415K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-10-11 · Peter O'Sullivan addresses Knights exit after signing with Broncos
• 2026-08-17 · 2026 NRL Signings Tracker: Big Papa calls time; Panthers extend Alamoti, McLean

Beside him on the second-rowers board

• 49th= Siosifa Talakai (Perth) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $270K a season (range $200K–$340K, Estimated).
• 49th= Thomas Cant (Newcastle) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $270K a season (range $200K–$340K, Estimated).
• 52nd= Leeroy Weatherall (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $250K a season (range $185K–$315K, Unconfirmed).
• 54th= Joe Chan (Cowboys) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $240K a season (range $155K–$320K, Estimated).