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Broncos legend Gorden Tallis says he understands why Jack Wighton has decided to leave the Raiders but believes moving clubs for less money is “unusual” in this day and age.
Last week it was confirmed Wighton would be joining the South Sydney Rabbitohs from next season on a deal of up to four years, reportedly worth around $850,000 to $900,000 per season.
The move raised eyebrows since it was initially reported the 2019 Dally M medallist was looking for an increased pay packet as he explored his options on the open market as a free agent.
But joining an already star-studded Rabbitohs outfit featuring Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, Damien Cook and Cameron Murray means Wighton will actually end up taking a pay cut of around $300,000 per season.