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You would have to be a grub to have a go at these two kids this year.
coming in early. Can only learn. Get right behind them,I reckon.
coming in early. Can only learn. Get right behind them,I reckon.
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barbarian ......arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!!!!!!! -
I can't imagine the Statler and Waldorf' mob giving anyone all the time in the world. Just a matter of which one of them blinks first and then the rest of them jump in quicker than a seagull on a chip.Comment
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haha, good. i'm a fan. but why not put the gun in the holster and keep calm and follow eastsOriginally posted by King Salvo View PostComment
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Sam Walker interview: Rooster prepares to celebrate NRL debut with $1m payday
Sam Walker says he can help save the Roosters’ season - and the teenager is ready to celebrate his debut with a $1 million payday. Exclusive interview here.
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March 31, 2021 - 7:00AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
Sam Walker has declared he is ready for the biggest test of his fledgling career as the teenage sensation prepares to celebrate his NRL debut with a $1 million payday at the Roosters.
A Bondi injury crisis which has claimed halves Luke Keary and Lachlan Lam has opened the door for whiz-kid Walker to make one of the most-hyped NRL debuts in Sunday’s clash against the Warriors at the SCG.
Walker’s blooding at halfback will be the prelude to the rookie inking a multi-year extension in the next fortnight that will see the Queenslander remain at the Roosters until at least the end of 2023.
At 18 years and 292 days, Walker is the eighth youngest No.7 since the birth of the NRL in 1998, making him seven days younger than Cameron Smith when the Storm champion debuted at halfback against Canterbury in 2002.
Warriors forwards Addin Fonua-Blake, Bunty Afoa and Tohu Harris are certain to target Walker, but the wiry 80kg playmaker is adamant he won’t be intimidated.
“I’m ready to play NRL,” Walker said ahead of the Warriors clash. “This is what I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid.
“I’m not overawed by it (his NRL debut) at all. The pressure doesn’t worry me.
“I remember when I was 15 I’d be training against men in the (Ipswich) Jets team in the Intrust Super Cup. I’ve been around the game my whole life.
“I’ve been training with the best players in the NRL at the Roosters, so I know I can go out there and perform and play my game.
“It was my ambition to play in the NRL for a long time so I’m keen to take it with both hands ... I’m determined not to let anyone down.”
In a twist of fate, Walker will oppose Warriors halfback Sean O’Sullivan, who was once Mitchell Pearce’s understudy at the Roosters and played his one and only game for the Tricolours in 2018 before moving to the Broncos.
The Roosters have a history of blooding teenage playmakers. Pearce made his Roosters debut at 17 years and 351 days against Johnathan Thurston’s Cowboys in a 43-6 loss in 2007 and the experience did not derail his career – the now Newcastle schemer played his 300th NRL game last weekend.
Youngest halfback debutants since the birth of the NRL in 1998Player Team Season Round Years Days Denny Lambert Cowboys 1998 24 17 334 Mitch Pearce Roosters 2007 2 17 351 Tom Dearden Broncos 2019 8 18 50 Michael Morgan Cowboys 2010 9 18 134 Luke Brooks Tigers 2013 24 18 246 Rhys Hanbury Rabbitohs 2004 9 18 256 Jack Cogger Knights 2016 10 18 284 Sam Walker Roosters 2021 4 18 292 Cameron Smith Storm 2002 5 18 299 Brodie Croft Storm 2016 5 18 340 Ben Hunt Broncos 2009 15 19 87
Sam Walker talks shop to Roosters coach Trent Robinson. Picture: Matt King/Getty
Rated a future Origin and Test halfback, Walker has been mentored by former Roosters playmaker Cooper Cronk and he lamented the loss of Keary, who played a key role in the teenager’s move to Bondi.
“I really feel for Luke,” Walker said. “He has been instrumental in my development over the last 18 months.
“To see him go down like that was just devastating – it’s a huge blow for the team.”
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The Roosters are moving swiftly to avert a bidding war for the off-contract Walker.
The Queensland under-18s playmaker’s new deal will be worth more than $300,000 a season. Over a three-year term, Walker will become one of Australian sport’s richest teenagers, but footballing education, not money, is his motivating force.Last edited by ROC181; 03-31-2021, 09:29 AM.
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Five years from now I believe Sam Walker will be better than Thurston, without the need to move Centrebet to Moore Park, and Rooster for life.
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The kid is obviously a champion but can we all agree he is not a goalkicker just yet? Not hating on the kid, I love him, but he just doesn't seem to have the power or technique required at this stage in his development.Comment
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If your gonna pay him 1M per season then its all on potential. Realistically Sams worth around the 400k mark IMO. I would like to see him put on 10kg & play for 2 years next to Keary & see how he go's, if he is then ready to take over the team then give him his 1m a season.Originally posted by ROC181 View PostMeanwhile In The Real World
Sam Walker interview: Rooster prepares to celebrate NRL debut with $1m payday
Sam Walker says he can help save the Roosters’ season - and the teenager is ready to celebrate his debut with a $1 million payday. Exclusive interview here.
Follow
@badel_cmail
2 min read
March 31, 2021 - 7:00AM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
Sam Walker has declared he is ready for the biggest test of his fledgling career as the teenage sensation prepares to celebrate his NRL debut with a $1 million payday at the Roosters.
A Bondi injury crisis which has claimed halves Luke Keary and Lachlan Lam has opened the door for whiz-kid Walker to make one of the most-hyped NRL debuts in Sunday’s clash against the Warriors at the SCG.
Walker’s blooding at halfback will be the prelude to the rookie inking a multi-year extension in the next fortnight that will see the Queenslander remain at the Roosters until at least the end of 2023.
At 18 years and 292 days, Walker is the eighth youngest No.7 since the birth of the NRL in 1998, making him seven days younger than Cameron Smith when the Storm champion debuted at halfback against Canterbury in 2002.
Warriors forwards Addin Fonua-Blake, Bunty Afoa and Tohu Harris are certain to target Walker, but the wiry 80kg playmaker is adamant he won’t be intimidated.
“I’m ready to play NRL,” Walker said ahead of the Warriors clash. “This is what I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid.
“I’m not overawed by it (his NRL debut) at all. The pressure doesn’t worry me.
“I remember when I was 15 I’d be training against men in the (Ipswich) Jets team in the Intrust Super Cup. I’ve been around the game my whole life.
“I’ve been training with the best players in the NRL at the Roosters, so I know I can go out there and perform and play my game.
“It was my ambition to play in the NRL for a long time so I’m keen to take it with both hands ... I’m determined not to let anyone down.”
In a twist of fate, Walker will oppose Warriors halfback Sean O’Sullivan, who was once Mitchell Pearce’s understudy at the Roosters and played his one and only game for the Tricolours in 2018 before moving to the Broncos.
The Roosters have a history of blooding teenage playmakers. Pearce made his Roosters debut at 17 years and 351 days against Johnathan Thurston’s Cowboys in a 43-6 loss in 2007 and the experience did not derail his career – the now Newcastle schemer played his 300th NRL game last weekend.
Youngest halfback debutants since the birth of the NRL in 1998Player Team Season Round Years Days Denny Lambert Cowboys 1998 24 17 334 Mitch Pearce Roosters 2007 2 17 351 Tom Dearden Broncos 2019 8 18 50 Michael Morgan Cowboys 2010 9 18 134 Luke Brooks Tigers 2013 24 18 246 Rhys Hanbury Rabbitohs 2004 9 18 256 Jack Cogger Knights 2016 10 18 284 Sam Walker Roosters 2021 4 18 292 Cameron Smith Storm 2002 5 18 299 Brodie Croft Storm 2016 5 18 340 Ben Hunt Broncos 2009 15 19 87
Rated a future Origin and Test halfback, Walker has been mentored by former Roosters playmaker Cooper Cronk and he lamented the loss of Keary, who played a key role in the teenager’s move to Bondi.
“I really feel for Luke,” Walker said. “He has been instrumental in my development over the last 18 months.
“To see him go down like that was just devastating – it’s a huge blow for the team.”
More Coverage
Suaalii tackle that almost ended Choc’s son’s careerNRL Round 4 teams: Roosters carnage, big names return
The Roosters are moving swiftly to avert a bidding war for the off-contract Walker.
The Queensland under-18s playmaker’s new deal will be worth more than $300,000 a season. Over a three-year term, Walker will become one of Australian sport’s richest teenagers, but footballing education, not money, is his motivating force.Comment
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That article didn't say $1m per season - it was talking about a $1m contract over multiple seasons. At the time they were trying to sign him for 3 years at that price, but in the end they agreed on 2 years, probably at $300K pa.Originally posted by Mickie Lane View PostComment
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dont forget mick , milford is on a mill, hunt is on 1.2 mill, granted he is a good hooker .Originally posted by Mickie Lane View Post
so sam must be worth 500 at least, what does brooks earn ?
but i get what your saying re paying on potential .Comment
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Interesting stat - Sam Walker has had more try assists than Nathan Cleary this year.
His defence is not his problem either - it's his mass. As Scotty from Star Trek said: "Ya canna change the laws of physics, Jim!"Comment
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