Jahrome Hughes

Jahrome Hughes’ 2027 cap value at Melbourne is $850K a season (Published, The Daily Telegraph).

Melbourne · 2026 · Halfback / Fullback

6th 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 · 18 games · 1,373 minutes (76 a game) · Compared with 27 qualifying halfbacks

• Tries: 3
• Total points: 12
• Try assists: 23
• Tackles: 271
• Minutes / game: 76 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Melbourne — Reported at $850K a season — The Daily Telegraph.
• 2027 · Melbourne — Reported at $850K a season — The Daily Telegraph.
• 2028 · Melbourne — Reported at $850K a season — The Daily Telegraph. Against a projected cap.

Beside him on the halfbacks board

• 4th= Nicho Hynes (Cronulla) — Reported at $1.00M a season.
• 4th= Sam Walker (Roosters) — Reported at $1.00M a season.
• 7th Lachlan Galvin (Bulldogs) — Reported at $750K a season.
• 8th= Jayden Campbell (Titans) — Reported at $700K a season.