Roosters powerbrokers have reportedly come to the table with a revised contract offer to re-sign Sam Walker, offering the talented halfback a whopping $1.5 million salary.
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According to Code Sports, Walker could become the richest player in the Tricolours’ history if he puts pen to paper on the four-year contract worth north of $6 million.
Walker’s contract talks began during the club’s 2026 regular season campaign, with the 24-year-old’s management rejecting the initial $1.1 million per-season contract on offer.
It was widely reported the club held doubts regarding his value and his ability to deliver the Roosters a premiership.
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However, he put the club’s concerns to bed, steering the Tricolours to a title after their 19-18 victory over the Knights as well as making his Origin debut.
Walker also earned selection in the Kangaroos squad and is in line to make his Test debut in Australia’s next World Cup clash against Fiji.
After his stellar campaign, the Roosters reportedly made the decision to table a much-improved offer to re-sign Walker before he hits the open market in November 1.
News Corp is reporting the revised deal could begin at $1.3 million per-season, before his salary could receive a healthy bump with a ratcher clause.
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His deal could surge north of $1.5 million, dependent on how much the NRL’s salary cap is increased by with projections it could be beefed up by around 15 to 20 per cent in 2028.
Walker’s management have previously indicated they consider their star man to be a $1.5 million player, putting negotiations on hold after the Roosters’ initial offer.
As it stands, James Tedesco is the club’s top earner, with his current contract netting him around $1.1 million per-season.
Should Walker sign his new contract, he will join the likes of Kalyn Ponga and Nathan Cleary as one of the game’s top earners.