Do AFL players get paid more than NRL?

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Do AFL players get paid more than NRL?

Who pockets the most though? The AFL’s salary cap currently stands at $10.37 million, although clubs have to cater for a larger number of players than the NRL. NOTE: All player salaries are based on reports. Slide on to see which code’s players earn the most money.

What’s bigger AFL or NRL?

The AFL increased its lead over northern rival the NRL in 2020 with overall TV viewership of the NRL including the NRL Regular Season, NRL Finals, NRL Grand Final and the showpiece NRL State of Origin down 208,000 (-3.5%) to 5,763,000.

What is the highest NRL salary?

The Melbourne Storm captain, Cameron Smith, is reported to be the highest paid NRL player. The leading point scorer plays hooker, and is known for his key position in defence. He doesn’t miss a beat that Cameron Smith! He is rumoured to be paid a lovely $1 million for all of his great work on the field.

What sport pays the most in Australia?

Warriors centre Andrew Bogut is the undisputed top dog in Australian sporting earners.

  1. ANDREW BOGUT (basketball) $16.6m. The 7-foot centre was the No.
  2. GRANT BALFOUR (baseball) $9.6m.
  3. TIM CAHILL (football) $6.5m.
  4. ADAM SCOTT (golf) $5.3m.
  5. JASON DAY (golf) $4.85m.
  6. DANTE EXUM (basketball) $4.6m.
  7. PATTY MILLS (basketball) $4.59m.

What sport is more popular AFL or NRL?

Of these, Australian football is the most popular sport overall, though there are major regional differences, for example in New South Wales and Queensland, rugby football (including league and union) is overall more popular.

Is AFL or NRL more popular in Australia?

Australian Rules Football is clearly the most popular spectator sport in Australia, though in terms of participation more men play golf, cricket and tennis. Rugby league is another popular sport, but not as a sport to play.

What sports jobs make the most money?

High-Paying Jobs in Sports Management

  • Sports Promotor.
  • Sports Marketing Manager.
  • Athletic Trainer.
  • Kinesiotherapist.
  • Athletic Director.

How much do AFL players get paid?

The average player salary for a listed player in 2020 was $259, 651 decreasing from $363,430, for the 2019 year. AFL Media reported that the four biggest earning players in 2020 were Jeremy Cameron, Lance Franklin, Jack Martin and Dustin Martin. The group all were paid $900,000 or more.

How much do NRL players get paid to play for Australia?

The minimum wage for each of those players for 2019 is $105,000. Total funding in 2018 by the NRL to the 16 clubs was $222.8 million, equivalent to $13.9 million per club.

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