Kieran Foran backs Daly Cherry-Evans' 13-year grand final return
Kieran Foran said his former teammate Daly Cherry-Evans deserves the grand final chance he's waited 13 years for.
Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans were teammates at Manly for many years, including a 2013 grand final loss. Cherry-Evans won a premiership with Manly in 2011 as a rookie but hadn't played in a grand final since.
Daly Cherry-Evans plays in Sunday's grand final against Newcastle after his 13-year wait. Foran is truly happy for him.
Foran told AAP that Cherry-Evans deserves this moment. He said, "I just know how much this means to him on a far deeper level than what he talks about publicly."
If the Roosters win on Sunday, Cherry-Evans will become the oldest premiership winner in 93 years.
- 190
- Times partnered at Manly
- 13 years
- Years since last grand final
- 2011
- Premiership year as rookie
- 93 years
- Years to oldest premiership record
Why it mattersThe story shows how friendships between players can last over decades. It also highlights Cherry-Evans' amazing time playing at the highest level.
AustraliaThe grand final is rugby league's biggest event, and Cherry-Evans' 15-year comeback is a major narrative heading into Sunday's match.
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