Cherry-Evans wins grand final in first year at Roosters
Daly Cherry-Evans won an NRL grand final with the Roosters after 15 years at Manly.
After 15 years and 352 games at Manly, halfback Daly Cherry-Evans delivered a premiership with his new club. The Roosters' recruitment of Cherry-Evans in 2026 proved the difference in winning the grand final, mirroring Cooper Cronk's impact when Sydney signed him in 2018.
Cherry-Evans' kicking game has been a constant asset and he played a key role in the Roosters' success. Daly Cherry-Evans now moves on from the NRL.
Cherry-Evans kept Manly competitive for years through sheer skill, and the rugby league community remains puzzled about how the salary cap allowed his move. Fifteen years apart, Cherry-Evans owned two grand final nights.
- 15
- Years at Manly
- 352
- Games at Manly
- 28
- Field goals at Manly
- 2026
- Year Roosters signed Cherry-Evans
Why it mattersCherry-Evans' grand final win at a new club caps a remarkable career and raises ongoing questions about the NRL salary cap.
AustraliaThe NRL continues to lose elite players to overseas leagues; Cherry-Evans' success at the Roosters before departing underscores Australia's ability to develop world-class talent.
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