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Warriors utility Dylan Walker has been granted an early release on compassionate grounds to leave the club and return to Australia immediately.
The 30-year-old joined the Warriors on a three-year deal at the start of the 2023 NRL season.
Australian media report that Walker, a premiership-winner who played two games for NSW in 2016, has signed with the Parramatta Eels.
Dylan Walker playing for the Warriors. Photo: NRL Photos / www.photosport.nz
Warriors boss Cameron George said they didn't want Walker to leave, but were understood why he wanted to go.
"We were keen for Dylan to stay until the end of the season but we appreciate why he needs to return to Sydney," George said.
"We've really enjoyed having him at our club and he has given us tremendous service. He goes with our support and best wishes."
Walker, who has played 232 NRL games, joined the Warriors after 124 appearances for Manly.
He is former Dally M Centre of the Year but has played various positions in the forwards and backs.
His 46th and final match for the Warriors was last Friday's 14-6 win over the Roosters at Mt Smart Stadium.
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