Niwhai Puru

Niwhai Puru’s 2027 cap value at Perth is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $295K a season (range $215K–$370K, Unconfirmed).

Cronulla · 2026 · Halfback

25th of 33 halfbacks by estimate

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

Signed through 2028.

2026 · 7 games · 557 minutes (80 a game) · Compared with 27 qualifying halfbacks

• Tries: 1
• Total points: 12
• Try assists: 1
• Tackles: 196
• Minutes / game: 80 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Cronulla — Cap Dramas Estimate: $285K a season (range $210K–$360K, Unconfirmed).
• 2027 · Perth — Cap Dramas Estimate: $295K a season (range $215K–$370K, Unconfirmed).
• 2028 · Perth — Cap Dramas Estimate: $375K a season (range $275K–$470K, Unconfirmed). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-08-17 · Puru set for Perth Bears from 2027

Beside him on the halfbacks board

• 23rd Daniel Atkinson (Dragons) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $335K a season (range $270K–$400K, Estimated).
• 24th Jayden Sullivan (Souths) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $320K a season (range $265K–$370K, Estimated).
• 26th Hayden Watson (Melbourne) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $265K a season (range $195K–$335K, Unconfirmed).
• 27th Jonah Pezet (Brisbane) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $260K a season (range $205K–$310K, Estimated).