I didn't add deadwood. That was in my original post. We'll have 1.2m from Foran alone. Tolman ("the best prop in the NRL" rumoured to be on ~800k this year) and Hopoate were also both on back ended deals. There were probably others too. We're still paying Mbye and other players to play at other clubs too.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bu...ase-big-names-until-2021-20180517-p4zfz3.html
"The situation has arisen because their predecessors worked towards an estimated salary cap figure north of $10 million for the current season"
"The result is that between seven and ten players are on heavily back-ended contracts for next season, while five players - including James Graham and Sam Kasiano - are currently being paid to play for rivals."
"The problem is compounded by the fact half a dozen players have ratchet clauses in their contracts, meaning their wages will increase by the same percentage as rises in the salary cap."
Do you want more, sir? Please don't comment on things that you have no idea about.