$1.2 million here, $800,000 there, $600,000 over there.
The PNG Chiefs are definitely creating a top-tier backline for their first season in the NRL.
While there may be worries about the age of their signings, Brian To'o is considered one of the all-time great wingers, Alex Johnston holds the title of the greatest winger ever, Zac Lomax was on the verge of stardom before his contract with the Parramatta Eels fell through, and Joseph Manu is undeniably a remarkable talent.
Jarome Luai, an Origin and international player, has yet to find his form at the Wests Tigers since he signed the deal to become a foundational player in Port Moresby.
On paper, the Chiefs seem to have a solid backline, though they may need a fullback and a halfback to create one of the best back sevens in history.
Rumors suggest that Gold Coast Titans' likely departing player AJ Brimson, along with either Nathan Cleary or Sam Walker, may soon head north.
Brimson could be expensive, but he would be relatively inexpensive compared to the hefty sums either Walker, who reportedly wants $1.7 million annually from the Roosters, or Cleary, who commands a seven-figure salary, would require.
Despite discussions about the fairness of the Chiefs having tax-free exemptions and the ability to sign any player, they can only spend the same amount of money as other teams.
The difference is that players feel wealthier since their earnings won't be taxed.