Roosters halfback Sam Walker has reportedly been linked with a shock transfer to the Dolphins following his demotion from first grade.
According to The Courier Mail, an affiliate of the 20-year-old playmaker approached Dolphins officers to gauge their curiosity in his providers previous to Magic Round.
It has additionally been reported Walker was noticed having lunch with Wayne Bennett final Thursday in Brisbane’s northern suburbs.
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Walker was the NRL’s rookie of the 12 months two seasons in the past however was dropped instead of Joey Manu within the Roosters’ halves.
His present contract expires on the finish 2025 and a number of rival golf equipment are reportedly intently monitoring his state of affairs.
The Dolphins are of the stance Bennett hasn’t spoken with Walker, however News Corp is reporting he acquired a cellphone name relating to a possible transfer.
The grasp coach reportedly knowledgeable the caller he was content material together with his present roster at this time limit, however the NRL’s latest franchise have cap house to burn.
Bennett additionally has beforehand labored with members of the Walker household, teaching Sam’s father Ben and uncle Shane on the Broncos.
Walker beforehand acknowledged he needs to return to the Roosters first grade facet, having been sidelined final spherical as a result of sickness.
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“I definitely want to stay at the Roosters,” he mentioned.
“The club has done a lot for me and I have been here for a few years. The Roosters is where I want to be and the talk about me leaving, there’s no chance of that.
“I love it at this club, I’m contracted here, and my first goal is to be playing NRL for the Roosters again.
“I’ve never thought about leaving.”
Bennett is reportedly a giant fan of the younger playmaker, but it surely stays unlikely he’ll make a play for Walker this season — as a substitute holding a steady roster.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au