Matt Burton

Matt Burton’s 2027 cap value at the Bulldogs is $750K a season (Published, The Daily Telegraph).

Bulldogs · 2026 · Five-eighth / Centre / Halfback

3rd= of 29 five-eighths by estimate

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

Signed through 2027.

2026 · 23 games · 1,838 minutes (80 a game) · Compared with 24 qualifying five-eighths

• Tries: 9
• Total points: 82
• Try assists: 7
• Tackles: 372
• Minutes / game: 80 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Bulldogs — Reported at $750K a season — The Daily Telegraph.
• 2027 · Bulldogs — Reported at $750K a season — The Daily Telegraph.

Contract talk

• 2026-10-07 · Matt Burton free to talk rivals from November 1
• 2026-08-01 · Matt Burton edges toward November 1 free agency

Beside him on the five-eighths board

• 2nd AJ Brimson (Titans) — Reported at $850K a season.
• 3rd= Ezra Mam (Brisbane) — Reported at $750K a season.
• 5th= Braydon Trindall (Cronulla) — Reported at $650K a season.
• 5th= Luke Brooks (Manly) — Reported at $650K a season.