Overview
- The Sydney Roosters told Sam Walker’s management on Monday that their extension offer beyond 2027 has been withdrawn after the parties failed to agree on terms.
- Walker remains under contract for the 2027 season but players off contract at the end of 2027 can field rival offers from November 1 under NRL practice.
- Walker’s profile has risen this year after winning the NRL premiership, making his State of Origin debut and scoring on his Kangaroos debut, increasing the likelihood of strong market interest.
- Reports said the Roosters had proposed a multi‑year deal that was widely reported as about $1.4 million a season but negotiations stalled and the club framed the withdrawal as necessary to protect squad balance.
- The immediate watchpoint is whether the Roosters reopen talks before November 1 because Walker has publicly said he prefers to stay at Bondi, otherwise rival clubs are expected to pursue one of the game’s most sought‑after halfbacks.