Matthew Hunter

Matthew Hunter’s 2027 cap value at Newcastle is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $185K a season (range $165K–$200K, Unconfirmed).

Newcastle · 2026 · Halfback

32nd of 33 halfbacks by estimate

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

Signed through 2028.

The contract as held

• 2026 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $160K a season (range $130K–$190K, Unconfirmed).
• 2027 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $185K a season (range $165K–$200K, Unconfirmed).
• 2028 · Newcastle — Cap Dramas Estimate: $195K a season (range $170K–$220K, Unconfirmed). Against a projected cap.

Beside him on the halfbacks board

• 30th= Jonah Glover (Souths) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $240K a season (range $175K–$300K, Unconfirmed).
• 30th= Kade Reed (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $240K a season (range $175K–$300K, Unconfirmed).
• 33rd Matthew Humphries (Souths) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $150K a season (range $145K–$155K, Unconfirmed).