Sam Walker in talks with Rabbitohs after Roosters released him
Sam Walker's management will meet South Sydney after the Roosters withdrew their contract extension offer.
Sam Walker is in talks with South Sydney after the Sydney Roosters withdrew their offer to extend his contract. The halfback, 25, won the premiership with the Roosters this year but club officials are reportedly happy to let him leave.
South Sydney star Campbell Graham said Walker would fit in nicely with the club's attack. Walker could pair with halfback Cody Walker.
South Sydney would need some salary cap flexibility to afford him. The club has unsigned players and some flexibility for 2028.
Walker's father Ben played for Souths in the mid-2000s. His uncles also represented the club.
A move would add another chapter to the fierce Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry, following Latrell Mitchell's switch in 2020.
- 25
- Sam Walker age
- South Sydney
- Club pursuing him
- Cody Walker
- Halves partner option
- Latrell Mitchell, 2020
- Prior cross-club move
Why it mattersA top halfback moving between rival clubs could reshape the NRL and how teams compete.
AustraliaNRL fans will watch closely; a Souths signing would strengthen a title contender in Australia's top rugby league.
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