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Joel Gould

First $2 million man set to strike NRL gold in Perth

Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes (L) and Wests Tigers No.6 Lachlan Galvin (C) could earn big in Perth. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

The new Perth NRL side will present an opportunity for the first player in the history of the game to break the $2 million barrier due to likely increases to the salary cap.

Western Reds great Mark Geyer and respected NRL player manager Simon Mammino agree players at the elite end of the spectrum now have the opportunity to maximise their earnings like never before with the introduction of the Perth-based Bears in 2027. 

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