Sam Walker has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at the Sydney Roosters until at least the end of the 2025 season.
“I love the Roosters club and the people in it, so I’m stoked to extend my time here,” the halfback said.
Since making his debut as a teenager, Walker has established himself as a star of the future having been named the Dally M Rookie of the Year upon the completion of his maiden campaign in 2021 and chosen in the Prime Minister’s XIII this season.
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Despite his small stature and being relentlessly targeted by opposition attacking units in defence, Walker has shown his durability by managing to play over 20 matches in each of his first two seasons in the NRL.
With the ball in his possession, he has proven a revelation after notching 35 try assists in just 46 career games to date. He has also found his way across the stripe 15 times to become one of the most exciting No.7’s in the competition.
“Sam is an impressive young man and a keen student of the game who brings energy to everything he does,” the club’s Head of Recruitment, Daniel Anderson, said.
“There’s a terrific connection between him and the players around him and it's great news that he will continue to play his important role here at the Roosters in the coming years.”
The 20-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise since being thrown into the fray by Trent Robinson, showing up on Queensland coach Billy Slater’s radar after he selected Walker in his extended squad for Game III of this year’s State of Origin series.
“The Roosters have been awesome for me and I’m grateful every day to be part of this great club,” Walker said.
“From ‘Robbo’ and the coaches to the squad around me, I’m learning so much and I know this is where I’ll play my best footy.”