Sam Walker and Hudson Young may become free agents after their clubs withdrew contract offers, sparking interest in potential destinations.
Sam Walker and Hudson Young were expected to extend their stays at the Roosters and Raiders respectively. However, the representative stars are poised to become free agents when the November 1 transfer window opens after their clubs sensationally withdrew their contract offers on Monday.
The pair are sure to be among the most in-demand stars on the market, but where will they end up? We look at the potential destinations for two of the biggest names in rugby league.
North Queensland
The rumour mill was in overdrive about the prospect of a Walker-Tom Dearden player swap. Those whispers are going to get louder. Dearden hasn't asked for a release from the Cowboys, but there's talk that a move to Sydney would suit his partner, who has just given birth to a girl. While many clubs couldn't afford to immediately purchase a marquee man at this time of year, a straight swap could work for both parties.