Andrew Johns reacts to South Sydney's $300,000 per year offer to Cody Walker for 2027

South Sydney’s senior coach Joey Miller was reportedly taken aback by the financial terms presented by the Rabbitohs for centre Cody Walker’s services in the 2027 season. The offer, according to club insiders, amounts to $300,000 per year.

Walker, a former South Sydney player who has been linked with a return to the club, is said to have received the proposal from the Rabbitohs as part of their recruitment drive ahead of the 2027 NRL campaign. The figure has been described as modest in comparison with other marquee contracts being negotiated across the league.

Former Australian rugby league great Andrew Johns publicly expressed surprise at the amount, stating he “can’t believe” that South Sydney has only been offered $300,000 a year for Walker’s services. Johns’ comments were made during a televised interview where he discussed the broader market for player contracts.

Both Joey Miller and Andrew Johns indicated that the offer will likely influence the ongoing negotiations between Walker and the clubs, though no final decision has been announced. The situation remains under close observation as the 2027 season approaches.