Watson and Leniu 2 years

[Eggspert]

Excellent news - the premiership window remains ajar for the foreseeable future

Imo this has to be the year because the window will slam shut when Manu, JWH, Keary, Suaalii, & Toupanoua leave.

If Robbo can't win it with them this year he definitely won't with a weaker team moving forward.

[Chook2]

We have actually for very well with our retention
Joey Manu the only miss but that was only he wanted a new challenge
for 2025 only walker we are desperate to re sign asap and will take some money to do so
teddy will re sign
Egan off contract but he can go and might be best for his won career as he won’t play much 1st grade next year either

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Fantastic news.

[Hawkeye]

Very happy to see Back Fence Spence re-sign, as well as Connor whose been going great as well. Now we just wanna read that Sammy has extended too !

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Imo this has to be the year because the window will slam shut when Manu, JWH, Keary, Suaalii, & Toupanoua leave.

If Robbo can't win it with them this year he definitely won't with a weaker team moving forward.

Yes you're right. Can't replace JWH, Kez and Joey in a quick fix, it will take time. But let's enjoy this year, in it up to our eyeballs.

[Bansai Pipeline]

I could see Walker bailing on us.

[Random Rooster]

I could see Walker bailing on us.

Why would he? It wouldn't be for the money- he will be set for life if he stays a Rooster. In wouldn't be to play finals footy. It wouldn't be to play rep footy.

Im not saying it can't happen- i never thought i would see SBW or Cooper Cronk winning premierships as Roosters-anything can happen. It's just there is no upside for him leaving- he he everything he needs right in front of him.

At 22 years he has already played 75 games. He has skills that you cant teach....and is learning when to use them and when not to. Sign him up 5 years minimum!

[King Salvo]

I would not be surprised if Sam Walker chose to delay signing and explored the market, a strategy that many players are increasingly adopting. Hard for the average punter to comprehend players "looking after their future" when they would be retired from playing if able to continue playing in their early 30's and have 20 odd years or more they could work in another job for.

It's not the US, of course, when players can really set themselves up and many generations of their family members in the future to come on what they can earn, especially when they reach free agency.

Look at Shohei Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $70 million USD a season deal with the LA Dodgers—throw in endorsements, and what not he could earn over 1 billion USD during that period.

[Chook2]

We have both these players very cheap for 2024 and 25. Presume big upgrades for 26 and 27
many wanted Watson gone after he missed all of 2023 but end of 2022 uou could see the energy he bought to the team
easily outplayed b smith who is on a much higher wage

[Vasco]

I would not be surprised if Sam Walker chose to delay signing and explored the market, a strategy that many players are increasingly adopting. Hard for the average punter to comprehend players "looking after their future" when they would be retired from playing if able to continue playing in their early 30's and have 20 odd years or more they could work in another job for.

It's not the US, of course, when players can really set themselves up and many generations of their family members in the future to come on what they can earn, especially when they reach free agency.

Look at Shohei Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $70 million USD a season deal with the LA Dodgers—throw in endorsements, and what not he could earn over 1 billion USD during that period.

Imagine if Walker was playing for Real Madrid or Man City.

[gragra]

I would not be surprised if Sam Walker chose to delay signing and explored the market, a strategy that many players are increasingly adopting. Hard for the average punter to comprehend players "looking after their future" when they would be retired from playing if able to continue playing in their early 30's and have 20 odd years or more they could work in another job for.

It's not the US, of course, when players can really set themselves up and many generations of their family members in the future to come on what they can earn, especially when they reach free agency.

Look at Shohei Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $70 million USD a season deal with the LA Dodgers—throw in endorsements, and what not he could earn over 1 billion USD during that period.

Interesting that only 2 players, Gus and Sam went w Nick and Robbo to watch Mark play on Sunday. Reading between the lines, maybe he is sufficiently invested in the team going forward and well connected to Robbo and Nick, he is more likely going to ultimately stay...here's hoping....

[Johnny73]

With the utmost respect Johnny This would not be the first time this has happened to you on here.

It is wonderful to hear both have re signed with the club

It's absolutely not the twentieth time it's happened, A.W.

[Bates]

Interesting that only 2 players, Gus and Sam went w Nick and Robbo to watch Mark play on Sunday. Reading between the lines, maybe he is sufficiently invested in the team going forward and well connected to Robbo and Nick, he is more likely going to ultimately stay...here's hoping....

I think Sammy loves the Roosters however he want's us to match the highest current bidder which isn't going to happen until he plays like a $1.3 million player against the Storm, Panthers or whoever we play in the Qualifying Final and hopefully the GF.

[Johnny73]

If he's wearing a ring in November, he gets the money. Treat him like a blond twat marrying a demented billionaire.

[Mickie Lane]

I think Sammy loves the Roosters however he want's us to match the highest current bidder which isn't going to happen until he plays like a $1.3 million player against the Storm, Panthers or whoever we play in the Qualifying Final and hopefully the GF.

I dont think its so much Sammy but I think its his dad Ben & his 2 uncles Shane & Chris.
I think Ben is going to try & play the Roosters & advice his son to leave if the Broncos offer is better.
If his dad & uncles were happy with the supposed 1.8M for 2 seasons that the Roosters have offered Sam would have signed already.
Ben, Shane & Chris all played NRL for many different NRL clubs so that tells me they were prepared to play for any club that payed the highest price, I believe their philosophy is to make as much money as you can & hopefully win a comp or 2 but money is number 1.
Would they like Sammy to win a comp with the Chooks & stay at the Chooks I would say yes but only if it means Sam is earing at least 1.2M a season for season 2026 & 2027.