{"id":76716,"date":"2025-08-18T05:49:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/76716\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T05:49:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:49:14","slug":"nrl-player-billy-walters-massive-payday-as-he-steps-in-for-mam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/76716\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL player Billy Walters\u2019 massive payday as he steps in for Mam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049945\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049945\" data-capiid=\"6f7d35f9e4b9e3641f412cbb7efbc215\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"NRL Rd 17 - Broncos v Warriors\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Billy Walters of the Broncos now has more responsibility thrust on him stepping in to five-eighth position after an injury sustained by Ezra Mam. Picture: Bradley Kanaris\/Getty Images.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">NRL Broncos star Billy Walters, son of Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters, is set for a massive payday as he steps in for injured five-eighth Ezra Mam. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The call-up comes as the injury-hit Broncos saw halfback Adam Reynolds and five-eighth Ezra Mam out with hamstring injuries, pushing Ben Hunt to halfback and Walters to the crucial five-eighth slot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/hidden-fortune-what-aussie-cleaners-find-in-home-cleanouts\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=the_courier_mail&amp;campaignPlacement=article\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Hidden fortune: Aus cleaners\u2019 $15k, Banksy find<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/body-corporate-changes-force-sellers-to-reveal-hidden-costs\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=the_courier_mail&amp;campaignPlacement=article\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Body corporate changes force sellers to reveal hidden costs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049937\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049937\" data-capiid=\"622ddbcc8d6d537e86a6a434c01929d3\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"NRL Rd 21 - Broncos v Eels\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Billy Walters of the Broncos has been building up his retirement plan through property. Picture: Chris Hyde\/Getty Images.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049938\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049938\" data-capiid=\"62096598944cf9c841e6d88dfcc1e7a2\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Broncos\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Billy Walters during Brisbane Broncos training at Red Hill. Picture: Liam Kidston<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The shift comes just as Walters begins to ramp up his off-field goals, with the 31-year-old having invested a huge chunk of his hard-earned NRL contract funds into real estate since the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">That move is now set to pay off for him, with three properties across Brisbane since 2021 in Chermside West, Redbank Plains and Harristown \u2013 areas which have seen strong growth amid the Queensland property price boom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Walters has decided to sell off the first of those \u2013 in Chermside West \u2013 via private treaty \u2013 with property estimates putting the market value at double what he paid four years ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Property records show Walters bought the property over four years ago in March 2021 with wife Rachel for $671,000. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Valuation estimates for the home now range from as conservative as $1.08m to as high as $1.32m given the massive surge in prices across Brisbane \u2013 which would just about double his money in four years.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049939\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049939\" data-capiid=\"8a67c1da4c9cff64f0f3c69727cede6f\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect for the next family and friends gathering.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049940\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049940\" data-capiid=\"5bb03d2fe1dd179b1b854a53e73e56d3\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">His Chermside West house is for sale via private treaty.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049941\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049941\" data-capiid=\"4672291b3abfd0c04573397d4ba02a26\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Walters has two other investment properties, one of which is rented at $440 a week in Redbank Plains and the other in Harristown, Toowoomba is rented at $450 a week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">His three bedroom, two bathroom house in Chermside West which is for sale is on a 602sq m block with details being handled by Tristan Rowland and Nick Cusick of Stone Real Estate- Aspley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">They described the property as having \u201cBig Deck Energy\u201d given its massive entertainer\u2019s deck and large private yard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Mr Rowland said it encapsulated \u201ceverything there is to love about our Queensland lifestyle, making it the perfect space to relax and unwind with family and friends\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cThis property is ideal for those seeking low-maintenance living with plenty of room to relax, entertain or add future value.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cOpportunities like this don\u2019t come along very often and will present the astute buyer with a solid family home to enjoy from day one,\u201d his listing said.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049942\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049942\" data-capiid=\"3d03c20754f206050113ba540c7aa56e\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The living zone is open plan.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049943\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049943\" data-capiid=\"454fb0a4df9500200a130352407cd06a\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The home has three bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post- wp-image-1049944\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1049944\" data-capiid=\"f1c347c92cd6911e7083f07539d00194\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1049944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The property has an electric gate and a separate pedestrian gate to give multiple access to bike paths and walkways in the area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The home is in the Craigslea State School and Craigslea State High School catchments with a bus stop 51m away, Huxtable Park and rainforest board walk 137m, Rode Road Marketplace 267m, Downfall Creek walking tracks 288m, Rode Road Dog Park 638m, The Prince Charles Hospital 989m and Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre 2.05km.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The property has a Goodwe solar system, airconditioning, a garden shed and is on a corner block close to bike paths, parks and shops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Walters has the kitchen set up well with 20mm stone waterfall benchtops, Bosch four-burner gas cooktop and 600mm stainless-steel oven, a stainless-steel rangehood and dishwasher, stone splashback, and loads of bench and cupboard space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The open plan living space is enhanced by pitched ceilings, and the space flows out to the large deck where he has ceiling fans and power points ready to set up the next barbecue. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The property has an electric gate and a secure compound with a separate pedestrian gate as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.couriermail.com.au\/real-estate\/queensland\" title=\"www.couriermail.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MORE REAL ESTATE NEWS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Billy Walters of the Broncos now has more responsibility thrust on him stepping in to five-eighth position after&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":76717,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[568],"tags":[64,63,761,762,158,85],"class_list":["post-76716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nrl","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-national-rugby-league","tag-nationalrugbyleague","tag-nrl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76716\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}