GOLD COAST - Chris Walker is under indefinite suspension with his NRL career in the balance as the Gold Coast Titans investigate an alleged off-field incident.
Titans managing director Michael Searle said yesterday Walker, 27, had breached the club's and the NRL players' code of conduct but declined
to give details until an investigation had been completed.
But it is understood former Queensland Origin winger Walker was ejected from a Surfers Paradise bar on the Gold Coast after being involved in a fight.
It is believed dual international Mat Rogers was also at the bar but there's no suggestion he played any part in the incident which was brought to the club's attention by a member of the public 10 days ago.
"I think it's fair to say at this stage Chris has been suspended in the interim until this matter is resolved," said Searle.
"It's not a police matter, it's not a criminal matter, there was no harm to any third party and there was no illicit drug use.
"We take all matters seriously where the club or the NRL could be brought into disrepute.
"All matters that relate to player conduct are serious and we investigate them fully."
Searle hasn't ruled out terminating Walker's contract with the NRL newcomers.
"It's an internal matter that we'll deal with," he said.
"I'm not going to have the issue debated in the public forum."
Only last month, Walker said he was ready to swap the old bad boy tag for "choir boy" after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Titans and imposing an alcohol ban on himself.
Walker was one of the Titans' best during their three pre-season trial games before breaking his thumb in the club's season-opener against St George Illawarra on March 18.
The Titans were considered the last chance for Walker after he had landed in strife during stints with Brisbane, Sydney Roosters, South Sydney and Melbourne.
Walker's manager, Chris Orr, failed to return calls yesterday.
Searle said Walker was due back on the field in four weeks but he expected the club's investigation to be completed within 30 days.
The Titans' disciplinary committee will then decide Walker's fate.
- AAP
