By Renee Bogatko, Image Credit – Daniel Thornberg/123rf.com
State of Origin is nearly here, with much of the talk around who’s in and who’s out, injuries and rivalries.
But have you ever wondered – how much do the players actually earn?
The NRL Footy Show’s Beau Ryan revealed a juicy tid bit of information when he spoke to Ryan and Tanya this morning..
He said players earn $30,000 per game to play State of Origin.
“Back in the day, when players were 50/50 with injuries, they’d rest, but now they do anything to get out there and earn that money,” he said.
So close to 100 grand for three games, possibly more for some players.
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The 2017 State of Origin series kicks off on Wednesday May 31, 8pm, at Suncorp Stadium.