WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n But with the Tricolours now just two wins away from lifting the premiership trophy, a starring role could potentially push his value to another level and force the Roosters to consider their offer.<\/p>\n Speaking on NRL 360, Michael Carayannis suggested a premiership would elevate him into one of the game\u2019s highest earners, especially if he plays a starring role in getting the Tricolours to the promised land.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he wins the comp, he goes to the top echelon of the highest-paid players of the competition because he\u2019s got the job done,\u201d the CODE Sports reporter said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n \u201cI think if he wins the comp, but of course he needs to play well.\u201d<\/p>\n Origin 1 2026 and the Queensland squad come together for media at Suncorp Stadium. Sam Walker. Pictures: Adam HeadSource: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n This could put the Roosters under pressure to increase their offer to keep the young halfback at the club beyond his current deal.<\/p>\n However, The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Brent Read questioned whether even a premiership would be enough to force the Roosters\u2019 hand, given the significant offer that is already understood to be on the table<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t even think the deal goes up if Sam wins the comp,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a pretty significant offer already. It\u2019s around $1.2 (million) – a figure we were spitballing earlier in the year. <\/p>\n \u201cAs important as it is, I don\u2019t think he goes above what they\u2019re offering him. I think if he wins the GF, a totally different story.\u201d<\/p>\n As the Roosters work hard to keep their star halfback, the PNG Chiefs appear to be moving on to their next option.<\/p>\n Walker had been heavily linked to the incoming expansion franchise, which is still searching for a marquee No.7 to partner Jarome Luai in the halves for their inaugural season.<\/p>\n According to Read, the Chiefs no longer view him as their second priority behind Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary and have instead move on to targeting Zane Harrison.<\/p>\n \u201cI think they think Sam Walker is going to stay. I think Zane Harrison has become second-in-line now behind Nathan Cleary,\u201d Read said.<\/p>\n \u201cMy feeling is Zane Harrison is their preference if they miss Cleary.\u201d<\/p>\n Robbo praises “selfless” Hugo | 10:15<\/p>\n NRL 360 co-host and minority owner of the Gold Coast Titans, Gorden Tallis said he was surprised the 11-match NRL halfback had emerged a serious threat for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n \u201cPNG only negotiate with players through the paper. Their boss is a media guy so he throws it all out there and he gets the hype around and when players start saying no,\u201d Tallis said.<\/p>\n \u201dIf Nathan says no and if Sam Walker\u2019s obviously said no. I didn\u2019t get the message so everyone who\u2019s had something to do with it said Sam was after Nathan. <\/p>\n \u201cNow something\u2019s change and Zane is up the pecking order. We didn\u2019t hear about Zane for a long time<\/p>\n \u201cI know the Titans don\u2019t want to lose him. He is our future.\u201d<\/p>\n Zane Harrison of the Gold Coast Titans celebrates his matchwinning field goal against the Penrith Panthers with Jayden Campbell at Cbus Super Stadium on June 20, 2026. Picture: Matt Roberts \/ NRL PhotosSource: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n Braith Anasta also questioned why Harrison would walk away from the Gold Coast given he has already been at the club for a number of years and holds strong family and community ties to the region.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve met Zane\u2019s dad before and they\u2019re Gold Coast through and through. He loves the joint,\u201d Anasta added.<\/p>\n \u201cHe loves living there. His friends and family are there. Why would he move? <\/p>\n \u201cWhy are you moving a kid from where he\u2019s got stability and wellpaid regardless and he\u2019s happy to go to a compound in PNG. 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