Daly Cherry-Evans Receives Warm Farewell from Manly Fans After Departure Announcement
The veteran halfback led the Sea Eagles to victory against Parramatta, showcasing professionalism as fans showed their support for his decision to leave after 15 years.
- Daly Cherry-Evans publicly announced his decision to leave the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of the 2025 season, ending a 15-year tenure with the club.
- Manly CEO Tony Mestrov confirmed the club offered Cherry-Evans a two-year, $750,000-per-season contract, which he declined, believing his value was higher.
- Cherry-Evans delivered a strong performance in Manly's 26-12 victory over Parramatta Eels, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the team.
- Manly fans at Brookvale Oval surprised many by showing overwhelming support for Cherry-Evans, with cheers, signs, and chants expressing gratitude for his service.
- The situation has reignited discussions about the NRL's player movement system, salary cap constraints, and the complexities of managing star players' careers.
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