“Sam Never Agreed”: Walker Contract Bombshell & Hudson Young’s Future | RLIEP187

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford, Christian Nicolussi and Brendan Savage to unpack a massive week of NRL contract drama.

The team discuss Sam Walker’s shock Roosters contract breakdown, with Hoops challenging reports that he agreed to a deal before backflipping. Where could Walker land next, and could a swap involving Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden be an option?

Plus, Hudson Young’s uncertain Canberra future, the PNG Chiefs’ recruitment power, Hoops’ mail on Herbie Farnworth and the Roosters, Penrith’s contract decisions, and Melbourne’s coaching succession.

The boys also debate Australia’s World Cup selections, Ethan Strange’s Kangaroos debut, Manase Fainu’s potential return to rugby league, and the blockbuster clash between Tonga and Samoa.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:12 — Hudson Young’s Canberra contract shock 2:49 — Sam Walker bombshell: Hoops challenges the backflip reports 8:27 — Where could Walker land? Bulldogs, Souths, PNG and a Cowboys swap 15:52 — Did the Roosters’ opening offer sour negotiations? 19:33 — Hoops’ Herbie Farnworth mail and the Roosters’ recruitment strategy 24:57 — Could Melbourne make a play for Walker? 27:18 — Salary cap growth and Penrith’s contract balancing act 32:58 — Could the Titans enter the Walker race? 35:01 — Craig Bellamy’s future and Melbourne’s succession plan 38:18 — Hudson Young, the Raiders’ withdrawn offer and PNG interest 49:27 — Kangaroos selections: Latrell Mitchell, James Tedesco and the halves 52:29 — Ethan Strange’s journey from Thailand to a Test debut 54:34 — Manase Fainu and a potential return to rugby league 58:24 — Tonga v Samoa: ticket demand, predictions and Australia’s World Cup threats 1:03:58 — Final wrap-up

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