Brad Fittler, a respected figure in the club, firmly believes that Sam Walker will establish himself as the Sydney Roosters’ primary halfback in 2024 by overcoming challenges from the previous year.

Coach Trent Robinson made the decision to drop the Dally M rookie of the year for 2021 in April, and shortly after, the 21-year-old’s return to the NRL was hindered by an anterior cruciate ligament sprain.