Jesse McLean

Jesse McLean’s 2027 cap value at the Bulldogs is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $150K a season (range $145K–$155K, Estimated).

Penrith · 2026 · Wing

54th= of 56 wingers by estimate

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

Signed through 2028.

The contract as held

• 2026 · Penrith — Cap Dramas Estimate: $170K a season (range $140K–$200K, Unconfirmed).
• 2027 · Bulldogs — Cap Dramas Estimate: $150K a season (range $145K–$155K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Bulldogs — Cap Dramas Estimate: $170K a season (range $145K–$195K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-10-09 · Jesse McLean departs Panthers for Bulldogs
• 2026-09-22 · Warriors confirm star’s move to rival club as exodus grows; Dogs snare Panther — Whispers

Beside him on the wingers board

• 52nd= David Fale (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $155K a season (range $145K–$160K, Estimated).
• 52nd= Sione Finau (Canberra) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $155K a season (range $145K–$160K, Estimated).
• 54th= Jonathan Sua (Perth) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $150K a season (range $145K–$155K, Estimated).
• 54th= Rex Bassingthwaighte (Roosters) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $150K a season (range $145K–$155K, Estimated).