Veteran halfback Daly Cherry-Evans has finally made a career decision.
The former Manly Sea Eagles skipper has officially joined the Sydney Roosters for the 2026 NRL season, ending a 15-year career in the Northern Beaches.
The Roosters confirmed the signing on Friday morning, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding the future of the 36-year-old playmaker.
Cherry-Evans played 352 games for the Sea Eagles, captaining the club for much of the past decade and winning a premiership in his rookie 2011 season.
However, the Sea Eagles were unable to reach a new agreement with their skipper earlier this year, paving the way for his switch to Bondi.
The Roosters deal is reportedly worth around $500,000 for 2026, with an option in Cherry-Evans’ favour for a second year in 2027.
The move reunites Cherry-Evans with several Queensland Maroons teammates and adds experience to a Sydney side expected to be among the premiership favourites next season.
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