Overview

• Sam Walker made his first NRL appearance in 314 days following an ACL tear and a broken thumb
• He delivered a field goal and a try assist that were pivotal in the Roosters’ 31-24 victory over St. George Illawarra
• Referee Grant Atkins sin-binned Walker for a low-contact cannonball tackle on David Klemmer, warning of its high injury risk
• Walker will face the NRL Match Review Committee, with a grading above one likely to trigger a multi-game suspension
• Roosters coach Trent Robinson called the sin-bin a heavy penalty for minimal contact and questioned the consistency of officiating