Sam Walker looks set to remain in Bondi for a while, with the injured halfback closing in on a two-year extension with the Sydney Roosters.
The 22-year-old, who will miss a large chunk of next year due to an ACL tear, is due to become available to rival clubs from November 1 for the 2026 season.
But in a major boost for the club, Walker dropped a major hint that his future will be in the red, white and blue during an interview with 9News Sydney.
“I’m sure there will be some stuff that will come out soon and (I’m) looking forward to it.”
The fresh contract would see Walker remain at the club until the end of 2027, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.
Walker had been linked with a potential move back to the Broncos, but the dollar signs and the allure of Sydney’s eastern suburbs was too good to refuse.
Along with his knee injury, Walker also underwent shoulder surgery following the end of the Roosters season and provided an update on his recovery.
“They are both coming along nicely,” he said.
“The knee is about seven weeks and the shoulder is maybe a month post-surgery.
“The shoulder honestly feels pretty good, just the knee I’m watching all the muscle slowly deteriorate away.
“I’ve had a couple of weeks of off-season now and I’m looking forward to getting into my rehab and get ready for the back-end of next year.”
Sam Walker clutches at his knee injury. Getty
Many are expecting the Chooks to slide down the ladder next season with Walker on the sidelines and a host of star players leaving, but the No.7 is confident his teammates can rise to the occasion.
“The development of a lot of the younger boys who are coming through … I’m really excited to see how they progress,” Walker said.
“You look at the forward pack we have still got sitting there, they’re all internationals and they will all come on next year in leaps and bounds.
“I’m really excited to see the boys attack the first-half of the year and I know I will be itching once that season starts to get back out there.”
