Sam Walker's contract situation with Roosters and Kangaroos

The short version

Summary by teebeenews AI from 9 of 12 articles · written 6:16 am ET

• The Sydney Roosters withdrew a contract extension offer to halfback Sam Walker.
• Sam Walker is expected to report for pre-season training at Bondi Junction despite the contract withdrawal.
• Australia coach Kevin Walters omitted Walker from the side to face Cook Islands, though he stated the contract situation did not influence the decision.
• Walker and Hudson Young are now seeking new teams after their contract extensions were withdrawn.
• The timeline of the collapse in negotiations between Walker and the Roosters has been detailed in reports.

What we don’t know yet

• The exact reasons behind the Roosters' decision to withdraw the contract offer.
• If Hudson Young will also leave the Roosters or remain with the club.