Roosters set contract deadline for Sam Walker amid ongoing negotiations
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:09 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Sydney Roosters have informed Sam Walker's management of a contract deadline set for Monday. The club's offer stands at around $1.3 million per season, less than the projected $1.7 million Walker may seek. Recent solid performances have led the Roosters to consider a longer-term deal for the halfback, with talks resuming after the finals series. Walker's management has been instructed to finalize a deal with the Roosters by the deadline, with a potential announcement next week.
- •Roosters set Monday as the contract deadline for Sam Walker.
- •Current offer is $1.3 million per season, below initial expectations.
- •Walker recently performed well, contributing to the team's premiership win.
- •Negotiations have resumed after being paused during the finals series.
- •A deal announcement could come next week if finalized.
- 8:09 AMZero Tackle NRL — Roosters slap contract deadline on Sam Walker
"The Roosters have long been unconvinced that Walker is their future.
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