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The Advertiser
4 hours ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
'A better player': Walker sets Roosters goal on return
Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will make his rugby league return with a determination to become a better player than he was before an ACL injury cut him down. Walker's close analysis of the play of Melbourne's halves has crystallised in his mind where that improvement can come. The 22-year-old will play his first game since round 26 last year when he lines up for the Roosters' NSW Cup side against Parramatta at Kellyville Park on Sunday. Walker, an influential and deep-thinking playmaker, has not just been diligent in rehab during his time out of the game. He's been watching other leading halves in the NRL and assessing what attributes he can add to his skill set. "I think I can be a better player for sure," Walker told AAP. "While sitting out I have been able to pick up on different trends in the game to learn more about myself and what I want to bring into my game. "I want to come back with a really strong running game. Kicking and passing I guess has been a strong attribute early in my career but I feel like the next step is my running game and I am really looking forward to putting that on show."I look at the Melbourne halves Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. Their team is doing really well and it is on the back of them having that run-first attitude. "Munster is always putting himself in a position where he can take the line on or impact a game. I feel like I can do that within my own style."It is about having the thought, training for it and working hard on it so it becomes second nature." Walker is likely to have a 20-30 minute stint in NSW Cup with the aim to return to NRL after the Roosters have the bye this weekend. They will finish round 14 on the cusp of the top eight and in position to make a run for the finals. Walker's return is right on schedule."There are so many ACLs in the NRL and you are always told that nine-month mark. To come back between round 13 and 15 was always the goal," Walker said."I wanted to be one hundred per cent and make sure my body is as good as it can be. "We are in a really good position to go after this season. I want to make sure I am at my best so we can play at our best." Walker said this teammates had been a great support and inspiration, with so many of them returning from similar injuries to his."We have had six or seven in our team that have gone through it. Egan Butcher is a good example," he said. "Egan came back and played NRL (in round eight) and did his knee months before I did mine. "I am following in behind him. It has been good to watch his progression because he is someone who trains really hard that I can look towards. "Teddy (James Tedesco) had his early in his career and look where he has ended up. "It is definitely not something that will set you back your whole career, that is for sure." Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will make his rugby league return with a determination to become a better player than he was before an ACL injury cut him down. Walker's close analysis of the play of Melbourne's halves has crystallised in his mind where that improvement can come. The 22-year-old will play his first game since round 26 last year when he lines up for the Roosters' NSW Cup side against Parramatta at Kellyville Park on Sunday. Walker, an influential and deep-thinking playmaker, has not just been diligent in rehab during his time out of the game. He's been watching other leading halves in the NRL and assessing what attributes he can add to his skill set. "I think I can be a better player for sure," Walker told AAP. "While sitting out I have been able to pick up on different trends in the game to learn more about myself and what I want to bring into my game. "I want to come back with a really strong running game. Kicking and passing I guess has been a strong attribute early in my career but I feel like the next step is my running game and I am really looking forward to putting that on show."I look at the Melbourne halves Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. Their team is doing really well and it is on the back of them having that run-first attitude. "Munster is always putting himself in a position where he can take the line on or impact a game. I feel like I can do that within my own style."It is about having the thought, training for it and working hard on it so it becomes second nature." Walker is likely to have a 20-30 minute stint in NSW Cup with the aim to return to NRL after the Roosters have the bye this weekend. They will finish round 14 on the cusp of the top eight and in position to make a run for the finals. Walker's return is right on schedule."There are so many ACLs in the NRL and you are always told that nine-month mark. To come back between round 13 and 15 was always the goal," Walker said."I wanted to be one hundred per cent and make sure my body is as good as it can be. "We are in a really good position to go after this season. I want to make sure I am at my best so we can play at our best." Walker said this teammates had been a great support and inspiration, with so many of them returning from similar injuries to his."We have had six or seven in our team that have gone through it. Egan Butcher is a good example," he said. "Egan came back and played NRL (in round eight) and did his knee months before I did mine. "I am following in behind him. It has been good to watch his progression because he is someone who trains really hard that I can look towards. "Teddy (James Tedesco) had his early in his career and look where he has ended up. "It is definitely not something that will set you back your whole career, that is for sure." Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will make his rugby league return with a determination to become a better player than he was before an ACL injury cut him down. Walker's close analysis of the play of Melbourne's halves has crystallised in his mind where that improvement can come. The 22-year-old will play his first game since round 26 last year when he lines up for the Roosters' NSW Cup side against Parramatta at Kellyville Park on Sunday. Walker, an influential and deep-thinking playmaker, has not just been diligent in rehab during his time out of the game. He's been watching other leading halves in the NRL and assessing what attributes he can add to his skill set. "I think I can be a better player for sure," Walker told AAP. "While sitting out I have been able to pick up on different trends in the game to learn more about myself and what I want to bring into my game. "I want to come back with a really strong running game. Kicking and passing I guess has been a strong attribute early in my career but I feel like the next step is my running game and I am really looking forward to putting that on show."I look at the Melbourne halves Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. Their team is doing really well and it is on the back of them having that run-first attitude. "Munster is always putting himself in a position where he can take the line on or impact a game. I feel like I can do that within my own style."It is about having the thought, training for it and working hard on it so it becomes second nature." Walker is likely to have a 20-30 minute stint in NSW Cup with the aim to return to NRL after the Roosters have the bye this weekend. They will finish round 14 on the cusp of the top eight and in position to make a run for the finals. Walker's return is right on schedule."There are so many ACLs in the NRL and you are always told that nine-month mark. To come back between round 13 and 15 was always the goal," Walker said."I wanted to be one hundred per cent and make sure my body is as good as it can be. "We are in a really good position to go after this season. I want to make sure I am at my best so we can play at our best." Walker said this teammates had been a great support and inspiration, with so many of them returning from similar injuries to his."We have had six or seven in our team that have gone through it. Egan Butcher is a good example," he said. "Egan came back and played NRL (in round eight) and did his knee months before I did mine. "I am following in behind him. It has been good to watch his progression because he is someone who trains really hard that I can look towards. "Teddy (James Tedesco) had his early in his career and look where he has ended up. "It is definitely not something that will set you back your whole career, that is for sure."
West Australian
8 hours ago
- Health
- West Australian
'A better player': Walker sets Roosters goal on return
Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will make his rugby league return with a determination to become a better player than he was before an ACL injury cut him down. Walker's close analysis of the play of Melbourne's halves has crystallised in his mind where that improvement can come. The 22-year-old will play his first game since round 26 last year when he lines up for the Roosters' NSW Cup side against Parramatta at Kellyville Park on Sunday. Walker, an influential and deep-thinking playmaker, has not just been diligent in rehab during his time out of the game. He's been watching other leading halves in the NRL and assessing what attributes he can add to his skill set. "I think I can be a better player for sure," Walker told AAP. "While sitting out I have been able to pick up on different trends in the game to learn more about myself and what I want to bring into my game. "I want to come back with a really strong running game. Kicking and passing I guess has been a strong attribute early in my career but I feel like the next step is my running game and I am really looking forward to putting that on show."I look at the Melbourne halves Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. Their team is doing really well and it is on the back of them having that run-first attitude. "Munster is always putting himself in a position where he can take the line on or impact a game. I feel like I can do that within my own style."It is about having the thought, training for it and working hard on it so it becomes second nature." Walker is likely to have a 20-30 minute stint in NSW Cup with the aim to return to NRL after the Roosters have the bye this weekend. They will finish round 14 on the cusp of the top eight and in position to make a run for the finals. Walker's return is right on schedule."There are so many ACLs in the NRL and you are always told that nine-month mark. To come back between round 13 and 15 was always the goal," Walker said."I wanted to be one hundred per cent and make sure my body is as good as it can be. "We are in a really good position to go after this season. I want to make sure I am at my best so we can play at our best." Walker said this teammates had been a great support and inspiration, with so many of them returning from similar injuries to his."We have had six or seven in our team that have gone through it. Egan Butcher is a good example," he said. "Egan came back and played NRL (in round eight) and did his knee months before I did mine. "I am following in behind him. It has been good to watch his progression because he is someone who trains really hard that I can look towards. "Teddy (James Tedesco) had his early in his career and look where he has ended up. "It is definitely not something that will set you back your whole career, that is for sure."
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Health
- Perth Now
'A better player': Walker sets Roosters goal on return
Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will make his rugby league return with a determination to become a better player than he was before an ACL injury cut him down. Walker's close analysis of the play of Melbourne's halves has crystallised in his mind where that improvement can come. The 22-year-old will play his first game since round 26 last year when he lines up for the Roosters' NSW Cup side against Parramatta at Kellyville Park on Sunday. Walker, an influential and deep-thinking playmaker, has not just been diligent in rehab during his time out of the game. He's been watching other leading halves in the NRL and assessing what attributes he can add to his skill set. "I think I can be a better player for sure," Walker told AAP. "While sitting out I have been able to pick up on different trends in the game to learn more about myself and what I want to bring into my game. "I want to come back with a really strong running game. Kicking and passing I guess has been a strong attribute early in my career but I feel like the next step is my running game and I am really looking forward to putting that on show."I look at the Melbourne halves Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. Their team is doing really well and it is on the back of them having that run-first attitude. "Munster is always putting himself in a position where he can take the line on or impact a game. I feel like I can do that within my own style."It is about having the thought, training for it and working hard on it so it becomes second nature." Walker is likely to have a 20-30 minute stint in NSW Cup with the aim to return to NRL after the Roosters have the bye this weekend. They will finish round 14 on the cusp of the top eight and in position to make a run for the finals. Walker's return is right on schedule."There are so many ACLs in the NRL and you are always told that nine-month mark. To come back between round 13 and 15 was always the goal," Walker said."I wanted to be one hundred per cent and make sure my body is as good as it can be. "We are in a really good position to go after this season. I want to make sure I am at my best so we can play at our best." Walker said this teammates had been a great support and inspiration, with so many of them returning from similar injuries to his."We have had six or seven in our team that have gone through it. Egan Butcher is a good example," he said. "Egan came back and played NRL (in round eight) and did his knee months before I did mine. "I am following in behind him. It has been good to watch his progression because he is someone who trains really hard that I can look towards. "Teddy (James Tedesco) had his early in his career and look where he has ended up. "It is definitely not something that will set you back your whole career, that is for sure."
The Advertiser
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Galvin impresses, Bulldogs ponder how to use him
Cameron Ciraldo doesn't yet know which position Lachlan Galvin will play for Canterbury, but feels it's "short-sighted" to suggest the ladder-leaders are good enough without the teen star in has been named on the Bulldogs' extended bench to face Parramatta on Monday, leaving the door open for a club debut only days after the five-eighth's messy mid-season exit from Wests Tigers. Coach Ciraldo has guaranteed Galvin will not dislodge Toby Sexton from halfback for round 14 following speculation about how Canterbury's high-profile signing will impact the off-contract journeyman. Galvin could be forced to progress through NSW Cup onto a club debut, but at the rate he is going Ciraldo says the 19-year-old is putting himself in the frame to face the Eels. "It's a sign of his character that he was happy to come here and play reserve grade,' Ciraldo said. "But the first two sessions he's had here, he's impressed us all with his attitude and his work ethic. If he continues that, he'll be in the team before too long." Debate has raged as to how Galvin will squeeze into a Bulldogs side that has shown strong premiership credentials to lead the competition with a 9-2 record through 13 rounds. Galvin's usual five-eighth position is occupied by former captain and attacking talisman Matt Burton, while lock or second row could be long-term options if he packs on some size. Ciraldo also suggested Galvin had junior experience playing fullback. "We'll make those decisions later in the week," Ciraldo said. "There's six days left until we play so we've still got four or five more sessions for him to feel more comfortable, which is good for him. "It gives him an opportunity to prove to us that he should be in the team." Lining up next to Burton in the halves is off the table for this week as Ciraldo backs off-contract Sexton to face the Eels. Amid speculation Galvin's arrival could open the door for Sexton to return to Gold Coast, Ciraldo said the 24-year-old had it in him to remain starting halfback for the remainder of the season. "Toby will be the halfback on Monday against the Eels," Ciraldo said. "Toby knows that he's the master of his own destiny there. He knows if he's playing his best footy and he's the best option for us to win games, then he'll be in that No.7 jersey. "He's done some things really well and we've been really open about some things that we want him to do better. He's working really hard on that." The coach rubbished suggestions the Bulldogs' premiership push was humming along well enough without risking disruption by adding a new player. "I think that's a pretty short-sighted view. Our job at this club is to try and get better every day and we've got to make decisions that are in the best interest of the club," he said. "Bringing someone of Lachie's calibre into this team and into this club is a decision made in the best interest of this club." Galvin was subject to social media ridicule from ex-teammates Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva after news he planned to leave the Tigers, but appears to be gelling well with the Bulldogs playing group. The senior players endorsed the club's decision to sign Galvin, Ciraldo said. "We had those conversations with the senior players and with the guys that it probably affects more than others," he said. "The boys have accepted him into the group and he's getting to know everyone. I couldn't be happier with the way he's settled in." Cameron Ciraldo doesn't yet know which position Lachlan Galvin will play for Canterbury, but feels it's "short-sighted" to suggest the ladder-leaders are good enough without the teen star in has been named on the Bulldogs' extended bench to face Parramatta on Monday, leaving the door open for a club debut only days after the five-eighth's messy mid-season exit from Wests Tigers. Coach Ciraldo has guaranteed Galvin will not dislodge Toby Sexton from halfback for round 14 following speculation about how Canterbury's high-profile signing will impact the off-contract journeyman. Galvin could be forced to progress through NSW Cup onto a club debut, but at the rate he is going Ciraldo says the 19-year-old is putting himself in the frame to face the Eels. "It's a sign of his character that he was happy to come here and play reserve grade,' Ciraldo said. "But the first two sessions he's had here, he's impressed us all with his attitude and his work ethic. If he continues that, he'll be in the team before too long." Debate has raged as to how Galvin will squeeze into a Bulldogs side that has shown strong premiership credentials to lead the competition with a 9-2 record through 13 rounds. Galvin's usual five-eighth position is occupied by former captain and attacking talisman Matt Burton, while lock or second row could be long-term options if he packs on some size. Ciraldo also suggested Galvin had junior experience playing fullback. "We'll make those decisions later in the week," Ciraldo said. "There's six days left until we play so we've still got four or five more sessions for him to feel more comfortable, which is good for him. "It gives him an opportunity to prove to us that he should be in the team." Lining up next to Burton in the halves is off the table for this week as Ciraldo backs off-contract Sexton to face the Eels. Amid speculation Galvin's arrival could open the door for Sexton to return to Gold Coast, Ciraldo said the 24-year-old had it in him to remain starting halfback for the remainder of the season. "Toby will be the halfback on Monday against the Eels," Ciraldo said. "Toby knows that he's the master of his own destiny there. He knows if he's playing his best footy and he's the best option for us to win games, then he'll be in that No.7 jersey. "He's done some things really well and we've been really open about some things that we want him to do better. He's working really hard on that." The coach rubbished suggestions the Bulldogs' premiership push was humming along well enough without risking disruption by adding a new player. "I think that's a pretty short-sighted view. Our job at this club is to try and get better every day and we've got to make decisions that are in the best interest of the club," he said. "Bringing someone of Lachie's calibre into this team and into this club is a decision made in the best interest of this club." Galvin was subject to social media ridicule from ex-teammates Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva after news he planned to leave the Tigers, but appears to be gelling well with the Bulldogs playing group. The senior players endorsed the club's decision to sign Galvin, Ciraldo said. "We had those conversations with the senior players and with the guys that it probably affects more than others," he said. "The boys have accepted him into the group and he's getting to know everyone. I couldn't be happier with the way he's settled in." Cameron Ciraldo doesn't yet know which position Lachlan Galvin will play for Canterbury, but feels it's "short-sighted" to suggest the ladder-leaders are good enough without the teen star in has been named on the Bulldogs' extended bench to face Parramatta on Monday, leaving the door open for a club debut only days after the five-eighth's messy mid-season exit from Wests Tigers. Coach Ciraldo has guaranteed Galvin will not dislodge Toby Sexton from halfback for round 14 following speculation about how Canterbury's high-profile signing will impact the off-contract journeyman. Galvin could be forced to progress through NSW Cup onto a club debut, but at the rate he is going Ciraldo says the 19-year-old is putting himself in the frame to face the Eels. "It's a sign of his character that he was happy to come here and play reserve grade,' Ciraldo said. "But the first two sessions he's had here, he's impressed us all with his attitude and his work ethic. If he continues that, he'll be in the team before too long." Debate has raged as to how Galvin will squeeze into a Bulldogs side that has shown strong premiership credentials to lead the competition with a 9-2 record through 13 rounds. Galvin's usual five-eighth position is occupied by former captain and attacking talisman Matt Burton, while lock or second row could be long-term options if he packs on some size. Ciraldo also suggested Galvin had junior experience playing fullback. "We'll make those decisions later in the week," Ciraldo said. "There's six days left until we play so we've still got four or five more sessions for him to feel more comfortable, which is good for him. "It gives him an opportunity to prove to us that he should be in the team." Lining up next to Burton in the halves is off the table for this week as Ciraldo backs off-contract Sexton to face the Eels. Amid speculation Galvin's arrival could open the door for Sexton to return to Gold Coast, Ciraldo said the 24-year-old had it in him to remain starting halfback for the remainder of the season. "Toby will be the halfback on Monday against the Eels," Ciraldo said. "Toby knows that he's the master of his own destiny there. He knows if he's playing his best footy and he's the best option for us to win games, then he'll be in that No.7 jersey. "He's done some things really well and we've been really open about some things that we want him to do better. He's working really hard on that." The coach rubbished suggestions the Bulldogs' premiership push was humming along well enough without risking disruption by adding a new player. "I think that's a pretty short-sighted view. Our job at this club is to try and get better every day and we've got to make decisions that are in the best interest of the club," he said. "Bringing someone of Lachie's calibre into this team and into this club is a decision made in the best interest of this club." Galvin was subject to social media ridicule from ex-teammates Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva after news he planned to leave the Tigers, but appears to be gelling well with the Bulldogs playing group. The senior players endorsed the club's decision to sign Galvin, Ciraldo said. "We had those conversations with the senior players and with the guys that it probably affects more than others," he said. "The boys have accepted him into the group and he's getting to know everyone. I couldn't be happier with the way he's settled in."
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Galvin impresses, Bulldogs ponder how to use him
Cameron Ciraldo doesn't know yet which position Lachlan Galvin will play for Canterbury, but feels it's "short-sighted" to suggest the ladder-leaders are good enough without the teen star in will be named in the Bulldogs' extended squad to face Parramatta on Monday, leaving the door open for a club debut only days after the five-eighth's messy mid-season exit from Wests Tigers. Coach Ciraldo has guaranteed Galvin will not dislodge Toby Sexton from halfback for round 14 following speculation about how Canterbury's high-profile signing will impact the off-contract journeyman. Galvin could be forced to progress through NSW Cup onto a club debut, but at the rate he is going Ciraldo says the 19-year-old is putting himself in the frame to face the Eels. "It's a sign of his character that he was happy to come here and play reserve grade,' Ciraldo said. "But the first two sessions he's had here, he's impressed us all with his attitude and his work ethic. If he continues that, he'll be in the team before too long." Debate has raged as to how Galvin will squeeze into a Bulldogs side that has shown strong premiership credentials to lead the competition with a 9-2 record through 13 rounds. Galvin's usual five-eighth position is occupied by former captain and attacking talisman Matt Burton, while lock or second row could be long-term options if he packs on some size. Ciraldo also suggested Galvin had junior experience playing fullback. "He'll be named in the 22 today and we'll make those decisions later in the week," Ciraldo said. "There's six days left until we play so we've still got four or five more sessions for him to feel more comfortable, which is good for him. "It gives him an opportunity to prove to us that he should be in the team." Lining up next to Burton in the halves is off the table for this week as Ciraldo backs off-contract Sexton to face the Eels. Amid speculation Galvin's arrival could open the door for Sexton to return to Gold Coast, Ciraldo said the 24-year-old had it in him to remain starting halfback for the remainder of the season. "Toby will be the halfback on Monday against the Eels," Ciraldo said. "Toby knows that he's the master of his own destiny there. He knows if he's playing his best footy and he's the best option for us to win games, then he'll be in that No.7 jersey. "He's done some things really well and we've been really open about some things that we want him to do better. He's working really hard on that." The coach rubbished suggestions the Bulldogs' premiership push was humming along well enough without risking disruption by adding a new player. "I think that's a pretty short-sighted view. Our job at this club is to try and get better every day and we've got to make decisions that are in the best interest of the club," he said. "Bringing someone of Lachie's calibre into this team and into this club is a decision made in the best interest of this club." Galvin was subject to social media ridicule from ex-teammates Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva after news he planned to leave the Tigers, but appears to be gelling well with the Bulldogs playing group. The senior players endorsed the club's decision to sign Galvin, Ciraldo said. "We had those conversations with the senior players and with the guys that it probably affects more than others," he said. "The boys have accepted him into the group and he's getting to know everyone. I couldn't be happier with the way he's settled in."
