Cody is one of the players that I wouldn't let go. I couldn't name any players in our team that could of scored a try like Walker did on the weekend. Maybe Goodwin but that's about it. Cody has the X factor that can turn games on its head. If Souths are serious about targeting a premiership in the next few years it will have to be with a player like Cody at 5/8th. When he was playing at 5/8th at the start of the competition he was the best in the league stat wise. He has been playing out of position so you can't really blame him for dropping form. We already lost Keary due to his demand for more money do we really want to lose Walker when he is probably only seeking 500k a year? As a Souths Supporter with Souths best chances of winning at interest I would keep Walker happy but don't let him push us too hard. Let's be realistic Cody is worth far more than 300k. if Reynolds is on 700k then I think an upgrade is definitely fair for Cody..
Adam Reynolds is 6 months younger, is a premiership winning halfback and deserved State of Origin rep. He has earnt his $700k contract.
Cody Walker signed a new deal late last year but on the back of some good form in the opening month or two of the season wants more and now appears disinterested. Who's to say he isn't this seasons Moses M'Bye?
Maybe he does deserve more but based on his current form and seemingly questionable attitude since the news broke, i wouldn't be in a hurry to renegotiate a new deal when he is less than 12 months in to the current one.
He can play fullback very well, we saw that last season when he was put back there, so the "out of position" claims don't hold much chop. It's not like he's been shunted to the wing or been put at hooker. FB and 5/8 are not to dissimilar from each other, hence why you see guys who are capable of playing both at an NRL standard.
It's not like he was carrying us when in the halves anyway. In his time at the club we've been a losing side, he disappeared against Bulldogs and was nonexistent when we played the chooks and i don't think he's had a true 80 minute performance playing at 6 or 7.
If he wants a raise, he needs to show us why he deserves one with results on the park. Otherwise there are plenty of other guys at the club who probably already deserve more than they're currently getting
