{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a51a0abfebe48ca95e66ad/6ae13b28e57912cf6fb5c5fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"“Sam Never Agreed”: Walker Contract Bombshell & Hudson Young’s Future | RLIEP187","description":"<p>🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast</p><p>Brought to you by FanaticsTV.</p><p><br></p><p>James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford, Christian Nicolussi and Brendan Savage to unpack a massive week of NRL contract drama.</p><p><br></p><p>The team discuss Sam Walker’s shock Roosters contract breakdown, with Hoops challenging reports that he agreed to a deal before backflipping. Where could Walker land next, and could a swap involving Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden be an option?</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Hudson Young’s uncertain Canberra future, the PNG Chiefs’ recruitment power, Hoops’ mail on Herbie Farnworth and the Roosters, Penrith’s contract decisions, and Melbourne’s coaching succession.</p><p><br></p><p>The boys also debate Australia’s World Cup selections, Ethan Strange’s Kangaroos debut, Manase Fainu’s potential return to rugby league, and the blockbuster clash between Tonga and Samoa.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider</p><p>1:12 — Hudson Young’s Canberra contract shock</p><p>2:49 — Sam Walker bombshell: Hoops challenges the backflip reports</p><p>8:27 — Where could Walker land? Bulldogs, Souths, PNG and a Cowboys swap</p><p>15:52 — Did the Roosters’ opening offer sour negotiations?</p><p>19:33 — Hoops’ Herbie Farnworth mail and the Roosters’ recruitment strategy</p><p>24:57 — Could Melbourne make a play for Walker?</p><p>27:18 — Salary cap growth and Penrith’s contract balancing act</p><p>32:58 — Could the Titans enter the Walker race?</p><p>35:01 — Craig Bellamy’s future and Melbourne’s succession plan</p><p>38:18 — Hudson Young, the Raiders’ withdrawn offer and PNG interest</p><p>49:27 — Kangaroos selections: Latrell Mitchell, James Tedesco and the halves</p><p>52:29 — Ethan Strange’s journey from Thailand to a Test debut</p><p>54:34 — Manase Fainu and a potential return to rugby league</p><p>58:24 — Tonga v Samoa: ticket demand, predictions and Australia’s World Cup threats</p><p>1:03:58 — Final wrap-up</p><p><br></p><p>📞 INSIDER HOTLINE</p><p>Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.</p><p>☎️ (02) 8001 6260</p><p>Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p>🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE</p><p>Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.</p><p>No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.</p><p>👉 Join now: fanatics.tv</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}