PNG Chiefs eye Sam Walker after missing out on Nathan Cleary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi · 2026-11-06 04:38 UTC

After missing the chance to pitch to Nathan Cleary and Zane Harrison, the Chiefs are turning their attention to premiership-winning Roosters halfback Sam Walker.

Article gifting is here

Chiefs coach Willie Peters says out-of-favour Rooster Sam Walker is a genuine option as the club’s inaugural halfback if he is genuine about a move to PNG.

The Chiefs were keen to offer Nathan Cleary the equivalent of $5 million per season gross in Australia, comprising a tax-free $2.5 million contract and third-party deals of at least $500,000.

Read the full story at The Sydney Morning Herald · All coverage of this story