Rabbitohs stars’ future clouded after contract stand-off

South Sydney Rabbitohs five-eighth Cody Walker faces an uncertain future as contract negotiations stall. South Sydney has reportedly offered the 36-year-old playmaker a 12-month deal valued between $300,000 and $400,000, with win-related incentives potentially raising his total earnings to $450,000. Walker has reportedly expressed doubts to those close to him about whether he will remain at the club next season.

Salary cap constraints from the arrival of Payne Haas alongside contracts for Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray leave South Sydney limited financial flexibility. While it remains unclear if rival NRL clubs have made offers for 2027, Super League clubs are reportedly monitoring Walker's situation with potential offers.