The timeline for how Sam Walker's Roosters contract negotiations fell apart is laid bare.

Less than a day after the Roosters withdrew their offer, Australia coach Kevin Walters omitted Walker from the side to face Cook Islands – but insisted his contract situation played no part in the decision.

The former Manly hooker, who has served nearly four years in prison for stabbing a Mormon church leader in 2019, is due to be released on parole on Friday and attended Tonga training wearing an ankle monitor.

So what happens with Walker and Hudson Young and the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders now?

The Roosters pull an offer off the table for superstar halfback Sam Walker as the November 1 contract restart approaches.

The Kangaroos arrive in Townsville for their World Cup clash with the Cook Islands needing to improve on their sub-par start to the tournament.

Canberra has pulled its big-money contract offer for gun back-rower Hudson Young.

The Canberra star was two days into a fortnight’s break in Phuket when he received the call-up from Kevin Walters. Now he’s preparing to make his Australia debut.

Canberra withdrew their offer to Hudson Young on Monday – three hours later, the Sydney Roosters did likewise with Sam Walker.