Yes I remember that too. Massive unders for a player that you can tell would be something pretty good. (and he has done better).There was talk a while back, before the Warriors signed Walsh, that they offered him $1M to be their fullback. Instead he signed with the Rorters for $400K. At least that's how I remember it. Was probably a DT or Fox Sports article, with figures bound to be made up, but anyway, even if the numbers were off on both sides of the offers, still shows what the "also rans" footy teams are up against.
(Edit: found one article about this - https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/report-in-demand-joey-manu-makes-massive-contract-call/1bzuw2ehfyjvi1tq3lx66nfib5#:~:text=Manu comes off-contract at,to move across the Tasman.)
Don't forget Paul Momo, Premiership Center signs with them for $200K. Though ofcourse we botched our chances with that player.