Morgan Smithies

Morgan Smithies’ 2027 cap value at Perth is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $560K a season (range $445K–$670K, Estimated).

Canberra · 2026 · Lock / Second row / Prop

9th of 36 locks by estimate

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

Signed through 2030.

2026 · 21 games · 835 minutes (40 a game) · Compared with 27 qualifying locks

• Tries: 0
• Total points: 0
• Try assists: 0
• Tackles: 554
• Minutes / game: 40 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Canberra — Cap Dramas Estimate: $575K a season (range $460K–$690K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Perth — Cap Dramas Estimate: $560K a season (range $445K–$670K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Perth — Cap Dramas Estimate: $730K a season (range $585K–$875K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-08-18 · Smithies leaves Raiders for Perth Bears

Beside him on the locks board

• 7th Morgan Knowles (Dolphins) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $575K a season (range $460K–$690K, Estimated).
• 8th Erin Clark (Warriors) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $570K a season (range $455K–$680K, Estimated).
• 10th Trent Loiero (Melbourne) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $545K a season (range $435K–$650K, Estimated).
• 11th Kurt Mann (Wests Tigers) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $480K a season (range $380K–$575K, Estimated).