The Sam Walker sweepstakes are off and racing.

The Roosters stunned the NRL world on Monday night when pulling their offer to the halfback, effectively meaning he’s up for grabs.

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There are more than several clubs who could use Walker, but the Broncos aren’t one of them, with the Brisbane glamour club dipping out of the race for the Maroons and Kangaroos star.

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However, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have emerged as a potential destination.

Former Daily Telegraph newshound Phil Rothfield revealed he had contacted Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly following the Walker news.

It’s no secret Souths are lacking in the halves.

“I’m hearing that the Rabbitohs, who we all know are desperately short a half, are in the mix,” Rothfield said on Triple M.

“Before we came on the air, I texted (CEO) Blake Solly and said, “there’s mail you might be interested in Sam Walker

“Not 100% sure. It’s all pretty sudden. We’ll see what happens on or after November 1 and if he is still available, we’ll look at the asking price.

“He hasn’t said no. He’s left it wide open.”

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When you break it down, it’s a move that makes sense.

Not only are the Rabbitohs are halfback short of contending, but Souths coach Wayne Bennett handed Walker’s dad Ben his first grade debut in 1995 and also coached Walker’s two uncles Chris and Shane.

Additionally, Bennett isn’t averse to making a splash.

The Bunnies also have a stack of cap space for 2028 with several players set to hit the open market on November 1.

Campbell Graham, Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton, David Fifita and Jayden Sullivan are just a handful of names contracted until the end of 2027 who have yet to ink extensions with the club.

But what if Walker is forced out of the Roosters before next season?

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“They can’t get Walker next year though,” Rothfield stated, pointing to the limited room in their salary cap for 2027.

“If dominoes fall and let’s just say something was to happen to one of those three (Mitchell, Graham, Wighton), they’ll free up some cap space by granting an early release,” CODE Sports journalist David Riccio responded.

If the Bunnies were to nab Walker, it’ll be quite the storyline, given the fierce history of the Rabbitohs and Roosters.

It’ll also no doubt leave a sour taste in the mouth at the Bondi club, particularly that of chairman Nick Politis, who torched the Roosters’ recent contract offer for Walker.

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Could Walker consider a shock code switch?

It’s unlikely, but Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says their door is always open for talent from rival codes.

Walker was a schoolboy rugby star for Ipswich Grammar before ultimately deciding he’d pursue a career in league.

With the Rugby World Cup next year, Waugh has expressed interest in adding Walker to the fray, even if it’s just for 2027.

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“We’ve been consistent on this, about creating an environment where we want players, as many great players as we can, coming into rugby,” Waugh told CODE Sports.

“We’ve said it a million times, the door’s open for athletes who want to achieve something great.

“He’s one that’s obviously achieved great things in rugby league. With his skill set, he’s got the capability to play both codes at the highest level.”

Walker’s good friend and Roosters teammate Angus Crichton is making the switch next season, signing with the Waratahs but if Walker was to cross over to the 15-man code, it must be said, it would be a much bigger bombshell than the contract saga with the Roosters.