There is a lovely game of brinkmanship going on here. Barring a contract upgrade to Ash Taylor for 2018 his contract does not accelerate until 2019.
Zillman leaving frees up 750k
Paasi 300K (estimate)
McQueen 350-400K (estimate)
Pulu, Pettybourne, Simpkins, further collective dollars.
There was also the final year of Kev Gordons contract reputed to be 350k.
Even before the increase in next years cap methinks the figure available is 2Mil before any scrap metal salvage for the Hayneplane.
Nothing major is going happen before a decision on new owners, then fasten your seatbelt.