Daly Cherry-Evans

Three hundred and fifty-two games in the cardinal and white at Brookvale Oval — that is the legacy Daly Cherry-Evans built at the Manly Sea Eagles, and it is a legacy that belongs in the conversation with the greatest halfbacks the game has ever seen. DCE’s tactical nous, his pinpoint kicking game, and his leadership through some of the most turbulent years in Manly’s history defined a generation at the Northern Beaches. Now, in the twilight of a storied career, he has crossed the harbour to the Sydney Roosters, bringing his vast experience and playmaking craft to a club that knows how to use it. The chapter at Manly is closed. The final chapter, at Bondi Junction, promises to be compelling.

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With 352 career games and 55 tries, Cherry-Evans brings a wealth of experience and playmaking ability that few players in the history of the NRL can match. His Origin pedigree, his Test captaincy, and his sheer longevity at the highest level make him an invaluable addition to the Roosters’ 2026 campaign. DCE may be thirty-six, but his football brain and kicking game remain as sharp as ever.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com