The Agenda Setters Rugby League on Channel 7: Luke Keary questions Sam Walker’s management – Luke Keary has delivered a blunt assessment of the way Sam Walker’s future is being handled after the halfback rejected a reported $1.4 million offer.
Speaking on The Agenda Setters Rugby League, Keary was asked by David Riccio whether Walker would want to play behind Payne Haas at South Sydney. Keary said a team featuring Haas, Wayne Bennett, Cameron Murray and Latrell Mitchell would always be a chance.
The discussion moved quickly from South Sydney’s potential appeal to the strategy behind Walker’s next move. Keary’s central argument was that a player should have a firm alternative before walking away from an offer of that size.
South Sydney’s senior names enter the discussion
Keary acknowledged the attraction of South Sydney’s roster and coaching structure when Riccio raised the possibility of Walker playing behind Haas.
Honestly, anyone with Payne-Haas, Wayne Bennett, Cam Murray, Latrell Mitchell, they’re a chance.
Luke Keary, The Agenda Setters Rugby League
However, Keary then turned his attention to Walker’s management. He questioned whether a stronger offer was already waiting when Walker was advised to reject the reported $1.4 million proposal.
Keary also referred to public links involving rugby union and South Sydney, arguing that interest should not be confused with a completed alternative.
Keary criticises the handling of Walker’s future
The former premiership-winning half said he had not spoken directly to Walker and did not know what the player intended to do. His criticism was directed at manager Clinton Schifcofske and the uncertainty surrounding the process.
I have no idea what he’s doing. Are you okay? I don’t think he knows what he’s doing. He doesn’t know what he’s doing.
Luke Keary, The Agenda Setters Rugby League
Keary’s comments underline how closely Walker’s next move will be watched. A decision involving a leading playmaker, a reported seven-figure offer and possible interest from rival codes or clubs could reshape more than one roster.
The exchange aired with Keary, Corey Parker, David Riccio and Aaron Woods on The Agenda Setters Rugby League on Channel 7 and 7plus.
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