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Rabbitohs star interested in bringing across rival halfback

By Nicholas Quinlan

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South Sydney star Campbell Graham believes Roosters halfback Sam Walker would be a great addition to the side should he decide to leave Sydney.

The premiership winner and Queensland representative has become a hot commodity in the open market, with the 24-year-old coming out of contract next season.

Sydney and Walker had been in conversations about extending his stay with the Tricolours with a three-year offer worth $1.2 million per season, alongside ratchet clauses close to being agreed to.

But following a breakdown in conversation between the two parties after the Roosters pulled their extension offer to him, several clubs have reached out to express their interest in his services.

That has included even considering switching codes and heading to Rugby Union ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup on home soil.

One of the clubs reportedly interested has been South Sydney who has struggled to find an out and out No.7 with Graham admitting he would like to see it happen.

“Pretty interesting stuff,” Graham told SEN’s The Run Home with Joel and Fletch.

“Obviously, he's a great player; he's just won a comp, and I like the way he plays his footy.

“I'd like to have him on my team.”

While Walker is contracted to 2027, there is the possibility of getting an early release, which could see him paired with Cody Walker, who is currently out of contract.

Should the veteran five-eighth choose to remain with the Rabbitohs for another year, the back believes the combination would suit their game plan to a T.

“Yeah, I think so,” he continued.

“I think it'd be pretty cool. They're both kind of ad-lib, instinctive players, but I think he could slot in nicely with our brand of attacking footy.”

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