New Zealand Warriors sign Dylan Walker from 2023
New Zealand Warriors have signed centre Dylan Walker on a three-year deal from 2023.
Walker, 27, will feature for Manly Sea Eagles in 2022 and is off-contract at the end of the year with the club.
He has made 163 NRL appearances and scored 65 tries since his debut with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2013.
The utility won the premiership in 2014 with South Sydney. He has won four caps for Australia and has also represented New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
Walker joined Manly Sea Eagles ahead of the 2016 season, initially on a four-year deal. He signed a further 12-month extension with the Sea Eagles in November for the 2022 campaign.
He has appeared for the Māori All Stars in each of the last three seasons.
Walker is the Warriors’ third major signing for the 2023 season and beyond. Cronulla Sutherland half Luke Metcalf and Parramatta back-rower Marata Niukore will link up with the club.
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‘Dylan’s going to bring so much to our side’
“He has proven himself among the competition’s best and most consistent players over the last two seasons. He is a player very much on top of his game,” said New Zealand Warriors general manager football Craig Hodges.
“He’s a high-quality centre who can also play in the halves, at full-back and fill a role in the middle if required. Dylan’s going to bring so much to our side from next season.”
CEO Cameron George added: “Signing Dylan is a terrific boost for us as we build and improve our roster for next season and beyond.
“Along with our other major signings for 2023 and on, he will lend experience as well as adding hugely to our depth.”
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