{"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/6ae3d9e8092a0dff19d532cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sam Walker Roosters Fallout: Bulldogs Move & NRL’s Halfback Dominoes | RLIEP188","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 Anthony “Choc” Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack the Sam Walker contract saga and the fallout at the Sydney Roosters.</p><p>Could Walker land at the Bulldogs? The team debate his next move, a potential partnership with Lachlan Galvin, and how Matt Burton, the Perth Bears and Papua New Guinea could shape the NRL player market.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Zane Harrison’s Titans future, Cameron Munster’s contract situation, Choc’s stories about Des Hasler and Manly’s World Club Challenge trip, and a look ahead to Tonga v Samoa.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome, opening bloopers and Friday banter</p><p>1:53 — Choc on work, family and life after footy</p><p>7:54 — Sam Walker’s Roosters fallout and lessons from Manly</p><p>12:18 — Could the Bulldogs land Sam Walker?</p><p>14:56 — Matt Burton, Perth Bears and the halfback domino effect</p><p>22:29 — NRL 360 coverage and the Roosters’ media strategy</p><p>27:17 — Gus, Uncle Nick and the politics behind Walker’s next move</p><p>34:37 — Zane Harrison’s Titans deal and proving your worth</p><p>36:54 — Choc’s wild World Club Challenge memories</p><p>39:25 — PNG’s recruitment targets: Cleary, Walker and more</p><p>40:36 — Cameron Munster’s contract and Melbourne’s salary-cap history</p><p>44:39 — Des Hasler pranks and Manly’s training-ground stories</p><p>48:27 — Walker’s options: Bulldogs, PNG, Cowboys, Souths and rugby</p><p>54:06 — Tonga v Samoa, World Cup chat and final wrap-up</p><p>📞 INSIDER HOTLINE</p><p><br></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"}