Walker likely final puzzle piece
By Karl deKroo
February 06, 2007
REFORMED wing Chris Walker is likely to be the final addition to the 2007 Gold Coast roster, with the club set to bankroll the remainder of its salary cap toward a serious bid for fellow flyer Lote Tuqiri in 2008.
Following the release of wings Steve Turner and Brian Carney from their contracts, the fledgling franchise has room to manoeuvre under its first-year salary cap.
But rather than spending money for the sake of doing so, Titans managing director Michael Searle said his club was happy to take a wait-and-see approach.
"If we were to have an injury to a key player then our position might change through the year," Searle said last night.
"But as it stands we will look to have a squad of around 32 players, from which we will draw out the top 25.
"The coaching staff are fairly happy with the balance of our squad at the moment."
Walker, who has been training with the Titans in an effort to win a contract after leaving Melbourne mid-season last year, seems certain to added to the squad.
The Titans would be the former State of Origin speedster's fifth club, after stints at Brisbane, South Sydney and Sydney Roosters.
Walker needs to trial well to secure what is likely to be a heavily incentive-based deal.
"Chris has jumped through all the hoops we've asked him to so far," Searle said.
"He has been quite impressive."
Source: Courier Mail