Inside the NRL Player Market with Steve Gillis [Part 1] | Sam Walker, Adam Reynolds & PNG

Inside the NRL Player Market with Steve Gillis [Part 1] | Sam Walker, Adam Reynolds & PNG

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September 10, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 2 · Episode 61

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Steve Gillis provides an in-depth look at the NRL player market, discussing key players and recruitment strategies.

Come inside the world of player agent and Chiming In presenter Steve Gillis as he gives us a bird’s-eye view into the deals, thrills and spills he’s overseen this season. Having worked in rugby league as a journalist and player agent for almost 45 years, Chimes knows the ins and outs of the game as well as anyone. In this episode of Chiming In, he gives us an inside look at Sam Walker’s future, how Adam Reynolds’ send-off was bungled, what’s next for Josh Papalii, and why the Dragons’ Couchman twins put their negotiations on hold. Plus, Chimes unpacks PNG’s recruitment plans, the Perth expansion challenge, player retirement funds, the coach market, and why smart recruitment is the key to sustained NRL success. It’s raw, revealing and a fascinating insight into how a player agent goes about his business. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 01:49 — Adam Reynolds’ Retirement and Brisbane Exit 06:50 — Sam Walker’s Roosters Future 17:01 — Hugo Savala’s Roosters Loyalty 18:53 — DCE’s Career Crossroads 19:48 — PNG’s Recruitment Plans: Alex Johnston & Zac Lomax 26:41 — Alex Johnston’s South Sydney Exit That Never Happened 28:54 — Perth’s Marquee Player Challenge 31:10 — Can the NRL Sustain a…

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