Sam Walker contract talks collapse with Roosters

Walker's talks with the Roosters had stalled on 30 October; 20 outlets reported it, 9 sources put a figure on it, none published.

Contract negotiations between Sam Walker and the Roosters broke down in late October 2026, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald and Fox Sports, with the club telling Walker he is free to leave. Walker has since made peace calls to Nick Politis and Trent Robinson, and intends to play out the final year of his deal, but talks have not restarted, leaving his long-term future at Bondi unresolved.

Sam Walker · Roosters · signed through 2027 · Reported at $1.00M a season — The Daily Telegraph.

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Sam Walker contract talks collapse with Roosters

Walker's talks with the Roosters had stalled on 30 October; 20 outlets reported it, 9 sources put a figure on it, none published.

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