BREAKING: Roosters’ shock backflip with $6m Walker bombshell to blow up Nov 1

In a bombshell move the Sydney Roosters have withdrawn their contract offer for Sam Walker beyond 2027.

By Max Laughton · FOX Sports Australia

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:32 AM

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The Sydney Roosters withdrew their contract extension offer for halfback Sam Walker beyond 2027.
The permanent contract offer reportedly rose from $4.4 million to nearly $6 million with clauses.
The decision comes days before the November 1 deadline after negotiations reached an impasse.

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The Sydney Roosters have officially withdrawn their contract extension offer for 24-year-old halfback Sam Walker beyond the 2027 season. The NRL premiers announced on Monday night that negotiations ended after both parties were unable to reach an agreement on terms, despite talks previously nearing a conclusion ahead of November 1.

The Roosters had reportedly raised their offer from $4.4 million to $5.2 million over four years, with ratchet clauses pushing the potential value near $6 million. Walker had sought to finalize the permanent extension before representing the Kangaroos in the World Cup against the Cook Islands, but the club stated its focus remains on long-term squad balance.

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BREAKING: Roosters’ shock backflip with $6m Walker bombshell to blow up Nov 1

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