Daly Cherry-Evans reflects on departure from Manly Sea Eagles
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Daly Cherry-Evans, former halfback for the Manly Sea Eagles, discussed his exit from the club after Kieran Foran's appointment as coach. Cherry-Evans revealed that a breakdown in contract negotiations led him to leave and join the Sydney Roosters, where he eventually won a premiership. Upon reflection, he expressed that he likely would have stayed if Foran had been named coach earlier, citing their strong friendship and past successful partnership on the field. The coaching transitions at Manly have prompted Cherry-Evans to ponder what could have happened had he remained with the club during this time.
- •Cherry-Evans left Manly due to contract negotiation issues.
- •He joined the Sydney Roosters and won a premiership.
- •Foran's coaching appointment has made Cherry-Evans reconsider his departure.
- •Cherry-Evans and Foran were successful teammates at Manly.
- •Both Cherry-Evans and Foran have taken on significant roles since the changes at Manly.
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"The former Sea Eagles skipper has reflected on his exit after close friend Foran took charge.
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