Code Sports<\/a>, the Roosters put another cherry on top of telling Walker he could be the club\u2019s next captain whenever James Tedesco eventually walks away in coming years.<\/p>\nThe Roosters are already said to have drawn up a press release announcing Walker\u2019s contract extension before the late request for a \u201cslight upgrade\u201d came through \u2014 angering Roosters supremo Nick Politis. <\/p>\n
Politis allegedly responded to the demand by saying: \u201cDon\u2019t box me in\u201d. <\/p>\n
Hours later the club withdrew the offer with Walker\u2019s management team failing to meet a 7.30pm deadline. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Sydney Roosters have this evening advised the management of Sam Walker that the club\u2019s offer for a contract extension beyond the 2027 season has been withdrawn after the parties were unable to reach an agreement on terms,\u201d the Roosters\u2019 statement released at 9.07pm read.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club remains focused on maintaining a premiership-winning roster, with all recruitment and retention decisions made to support the strength, balance and long-term success of the playing squad.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is a bold move from the Roosters with the club potentially beginning its premiership defence without Grand Final winning playmakers Daly Cherry-Evans and Walker. The club has also lost Connor Watson, Angus Crichton, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daniel Tupou, Spencer Leniu and others.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Walker\u2019s upgrade request was for a further $100,000 per season.<\/p>\n
That $100,000 sum has now thrown the entire league into disarray.<\/p>\n
Leading rugby league journalist Dean Ritchie told Sky Sports Radio on Wednesday morning the Roosters will not return to the bargaining table. <\/p>\n
It is widely speculated the Roosters will be happy to cut ties with Walker immediately \u2014 potentially before the 2027 season. <\/p>\n
Penrith legend Greg Alexander said on Wednesday it is now up to Walker to stand up and take action if he truly wants to remain in Bondi. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s grown up at the club,\u201d Alexander said on SEN Breakfast. <\/p>\n
\u201cHowever\u2026 the management. Sam Walker is a big boy. He\u2019s 24. He\u2019s played a lot of footy. He\u2019s over 100 games. If Sam wans to be at the Roosters, Sam should speak up and say, \u2018I want to stay at the Roosters\u2019. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think the deal is finished.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said Walker must have been aware and supported the late call to \u201croll the dice\u201d with one final \u201cupgrade\u201d request.<\/p>\n
The Dally M Medal winner said the way Walker\u2019s camp made the $100,000 condition \u201calmost makes you gag\u201d. <\/p>\n
This year\u2019s market frenzy is set to be the craziest on record with the Bears and Chiefs in the mix, and this could only be the start with a stack of player movement on the cards.<\/p>\n
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