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NRL Star Chris Walker in Police Custody
15 Mar
Summary
- Former NRL star Chris Walker was taken into police custody Saturday night.
- No charges have been laid, and details surrounding the incident remain unclear.
- Walker had a notable career, scoring 87 tries in 163 NRL games.
Former rugby league star Chris Walker was reportedly taken into police custody on the Gold Coast on Saturday evening. Police sources confirmed the apprehension around 8:30 PM Queensland time. As of the report, no charges had been officially laid, and the specific circumstances leading to his custody were not disclosed.
The 46-year-old former player enjoyed a lengthy career in the NRL from 1999 to 2011, representing several high-profile clubs. He scored a total of 87 tries in 163 games. Walker also represented the Queensland Maroons in six State of Origin matches, crossing for four tries.
Walker is part of a prominent rugby league family. He is the brother of former NRL players Shane and Ben Walker, and his nephew is current Roosters halfback Sam Walker. Just prior to this news, Walker had posted on Instagram acknowledging Alex Johnston's achievement as the greatest tryscorer in Australian rugby league history.
