South Sydney pursues Sam Walker from rival Roosters
South Sydney met with Sam Walker in Brisbane to pursue the premiership halfback after contract talks with the Roosters spectacularly unravelled.
South Sydney officials met with Sam Walker while he is part of the Kangaroos World Cup squad in Brisbane. The halfback remains contracted to the Roosters until the end of next year.
Contract extension talks fell apart two weeks ago. The Rabbitohs want him immediately.
But they don't have the salary cap space to match his about $1 million annual contract. Multiple other clubs including Canterbury have also expressed interest.
Walker is one of several Kangaroos players becoming free agents after the World Cup final on Sunday.
- About 1 million dollars
- Walker's annual contract
- End of next year
- Current contract expiry
- Canterbury, PNG Chiefs
- Interested clubs
- 11 players
- Kangaroos free agents
Why it mattersA move would reunite two foundation club rivals and significantly strengthen South Sydney's halves in the NRL's fiercest competition.
AustraliaAustralian rugby league fans will watch closely to see if one of the premiership-winning halfbacks switches sides in one of the NRL's biggest rivalries.
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