Hayden Watson
Hayden Watson’s 2027 cap value at Melbourne is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $265K a season (range $195K–$335K, Unconfirmed).
Melbourne · 2026 · Halfback
26th of 33 halfbacks by estimate
Halfback salaries 2027 · Highest-paid NRL players 2027 · The market: who can move, who can pay
Signed through 2030.
2026 · 2 games · 160 minutes (80 a game) · Compared with 27 qualifying halfbacks
- Tries: 1
- Total points: 4
- Try assists: 1
- Tackles: 54
- Minutes / game: 80 min
The contract as held
- 2027 · Melbourne — Cap Dramas Estimate: $265K a season (range $195K–$335K, Unconfirmed).
- 2028 · Melbourne — Cap Dramas Estimate: $340K a season (range $250K–$425K, Unconfirmed). Against a projected cap.
Contract talk
Beside him on the halfbacks board
- 24th Jayden Sullivan (Souths) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $320K a season (range $265K–$370K, Estimated).
- 25th Niwhai Puru (Perth) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $295K a season (range $215K–$370K, Unconfirmed).
- 27th Jonah Pezet (Brisbane) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $260K a season (range $205K–$310K, Estimated).
- 28th Coby Black (Canberra) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $255K a season (range $190K–$315K, Unconfirmed).