Ridiculous!!! How many times has Walker won games when they were on the balance? How many times did Walsh get the Warriors out of a jam?
Walsh is good and will be good, but my opinion is that Walker has been better this year...
What do you think?
‘Shocked’ Walsh edges out Walker to claim RLPA’s Rookie of the Year honour
Staff Writers from Fox Sports
September 19th, 2021 3:14 pm
Watch every NRL Finals game live in September on Fox League, Channel 502
Warriors young gun Reece Walsh has edged out Roosters star Sam Walker to claim the Rugby League Players Association’s Rookie of the Year award.
Walsh and Walker were the two players in the running for the award and it was revealed on Channel 9’s The Sunday Footy Show that the Warriors fullback for the nod.
The 19-year-old had a dramatic rise this season. He started the year at the Broncos struggling to break into their best 17. After getting an early release to join the Warriors, he not only cemented his spot in the 17, but also forced skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck out of the No.1 jersey.
Walsh played made his NRL debut in Round 7 and went on to play 16 games. He also got the call up to Paul Green’s Queensland Maroons side, however an injury robbed him of his State of Origin debut.
The Queensland-bred fullback told The Sunday Footy Show that he’s “still pinching himself” that he achieved his NRL dream this season.
“It’s pretty crazy and still surreal to receive this award,” Walsh said.
“There’s a lot of great rookies to come through this year so I’m pretty humbled to receive it.
“(The NRL experience) was everything and more coming up into first grade. It was early, I didn’t think I was going to get my crack this year. I was lucky enough to get that... I’m still pinching myself.”
The award is voted on by fellow NRL players and Walsh revealed he had voted his “good mate” Walker for the honour.
“I think I voted for one of my good mates, Sammy walks, so it’s pretty special to get this award. I’m pretty shocked to be honest, Sammy’s been playing some outstanding footy.”
Last year’s winner was Harry Grant who impressed while on loan with the Wests Tigers.
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Walsh is good and will be good, but my opinion is that Walker has been better this year...
What do you think?
‘Shocked’ Walsh edges out Walker to claim RLPA’s Rookie of the Year honour
Staff Writers from Fox Sports
September 19th, 2021 3:14 pm
Watch every NRL Finals game live in September on Fox League, Channel 502
Warriors young gun Reece Walsh has edged out Roosters star Sam Walker to claim the Rugby League Players Association’s Rookie of the Year award.
Walsh and Walker were the two players in the running for the award and it was revealed on Channel 9’s The Sunday Footy Show that the Warriors fullback for the nod.
The 19-year-old had a dramatic rise this season. He started the year at the Broncos struggling to break into their best 17. After getting an early release to join the Warriors, he not only cemented his spot in the 17, but also forced skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck out of the No.1 jersey.
Walsh played made his NRL debut in Round 7 and went on to play 16 games. He also got the call up to Paul Green’s Queensland Maroons side, however an injury robbed him of his State of Origin debut.
The Queensland-bred fullback told The Sunday Footy Show that he’s “still pinching himself” that he achieved his NRL dream this season.
“It’s pretty crazy and still surreal to receive this award,” Walsh said.
“There’s a lot of great rookies to come through this year so I’m pretty humbled to receive it.
“(The NRL experience) was everything and more coming up into first grade. It was early, I didn’t think I was going to get my crack this year. I was lucky enough to get that... I’m still pinching myself.”
The award is voted on by fellow NRL players and Walsh revealed he had voted his “good mate” Walker for the honour.
“I think I voted for one of my good mates, Sammy walks, so it’s pretty special to get this award. I’m pretty shocked to be honest, Sammy’s been playing some outstanding footy.”
Last year’s winner was Harry Grant who impressed while on loan with the Wests Tigers.
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