Joe Chan

Joe Chan’s 2027 cap value at the Cowboys is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $240K a season (range $155K–$320K, Estimated).

Melbourne · 2026 · Second row / Centre

54th= 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 · 18 games · 1,083 minutes (60 a game) · Compared with 69 qualifying second-rowers

• Tries: 2
• Total points: 8
• Try assists: 1
• Tackles: 383
• Minutes / game: 60 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Melbourne — Cap Dramas Estimate: $235K a season (range $155K–$310K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Cowboys — Cap Dramas Estimate: $240K a season (range $155K–$320K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Cowboys — Cap Dramas Estimate: $310K a season (range $205K–$415K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-08-31 · Cowboys sign Chan
• 2026-08-30 · Storm release Chan early to join Cowboys

Beside him on the second-rowers board

• 52nd= Francis Manuleleua (Newcastle) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $250K a season (range $185K–$315K, Estimated).
• 52nd= Leeroy Weatherall (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $250K a season (range $185K–$315K, Unconfirmed).
• 54th= Shawn Blore (Brisbane) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $240K a season (range $180K–$300K, Estimated).
• 56th= Asu Kepaoa (Newcastle) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $220K a season (range $160K–$275K, Estimated).