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The Advertiser
19 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Cherry-Evans to keep waiting on next move after Manly
Daly Cherry-Evans has refused to confirm whether he will play on next year, but says any announcement on his future won't be coming "any time soon". Cherry-Evans' rollercoaster final year at Manly continued this week, with coach Anthony Seibold denying any suggestion the captaincy could change hands. The Sea Eagles halfback also addressed players in recent weeks, with it his turn to lead a "campfire" chat where Manly players and staff speak to the group. Cherry-Evans' future has been one of the main talking points in the NRL since he announced in March that this season would be his last with the Sea Eagles. In the time since, Manly have been guilty of going from genuine contenders to a picture of inconsistency, with several players below their best. Speaking after Manly's pressure-relieving 28-10 win over Wests Tigers, Cherry-Evans said he'd been assured by players his future had not been a distraction. As things stand, the 36-year-old is widely expected to end up at the Sydney Roosters next year after suggesting in March his preference was to play on. "There won't be anything happening soon, I dare say," Cherry-Evans said when asked if he was close to announcing his next move. "We've spoken about it as a team, we definitely don't feel it [my future] is a distraction. "I am friends with a lot of the boys, teammates with everyone but even closer with a heap of the boys I have been here with for eight or 10 years. "I have a good understanding of what does and doesn't affect the group. So I'm feeling pretty good about it." Cherry-Evans had reiterated last month he planned to play into 2026, with the motivation "definitely there" and a deal to come "when the time is right". At the time Cherry-Evans had indicated he would wait until after State of Origin to confirm his plans, before he was ultimately dropped by Queensland for game two. Asked whether he was second guessing a decision on whether to play on, Cherry-Evans was coy in his response. "So we don't go down a rabbit hole, I'll clarify it one more time," Cherry-Evans responded. "I've made the decision (in March) so Manly were aware, and so I could afford myself the freedom to make a choice that was best for me next year. "When I do make that announcement, it will be because it's the best situation for me and my future. And the club is sorted. "The most important thing is how we play this year. "Based on all the reassurances I've got (from teammates), we're going to focus on one week at a time, and try to play finals this year." Daly Cherry-Evans has refused to confirm whether he will play on next year, but says any announcement on his future won't be coming "any time soon". Cherry-Evans' rollercoaster final year at Manly continued this week, with coach Anthony Seibold denying any suggestion the captaincy could change hands. The Sea Eagles halfback also addressed players in recent weeks, with it his turn to lead a "campfire" chat where Manly players and staff speak to the group. Cherry-Evans' future has been one of the main talking points in the NRL since he announced in March that this season would be his last with the Sea Eagles. In the time since, Manly have been guilty of going from genuine contenders to a picture of inconsistency, with several players below their best. Speaking after Manly's pressure-relieving 28-10 win over Wests Tigers, Cherry-Evans said he'd been assured by players his future had not been a distraction. As things stand, the 36-year-old is widely expected to end up at the Sydney Roosters next year after suggesting in March his preference was to play on. "There won't be anything happening soon, I dare say," Cherry-Evans said when asked if he was close to announcing his next move. "We've spoken about it as a team, we definitely don't feel it [my future] is a distraction. "I am friends with a lot of the boys, teammates with everyone but even closer with a heap of the boys I have been here with for eight or 10 years. "I have a good understanding of what does and doesn't affect the group. So I'm feeling pretty good about it." Cherry-Evans had reiterated last month he planned to play into 2026, with the motivation "definitely there" and a deal to come "when the time is right". At the time Cherry-Evans had indicated he would wait until after State of Origin to confirm his plans, before he was ultimately dropped by Queensland for game two. Asked whether he was second guessing a decision on whether to play on, Cherry-Evans was coy in his response. "So we don't go down a rabbit hole, I'll clarify it one more time," Cherry-Evans responded. "I've made the decision (in March) so Manly were aware, and so I could afford myself the freedom to make a choice that was best for me next year. "When I do make that announcement, it will be because it's the best situation for me and my future. And the club is sorted. "The most important thing is how we play this year. "Based on all the reassurances I've got (from teammates), we're going to focus on one week at a time, and try to play finals this year." Daly Cherry-Evans has refused to confirm whether he will play on next year, but says any announcement on his future won't be coming "any time soon". Cherry-Evans' rollercoaster final year at Manly continued this week, with coach Anthony Seibold denying any suggestion the captaincy could change hands. The Sea Eagles halfback also addressed players in recent weeks, with it his turn to lead a "campfire" chat where Manly players and staff speak to the group. Cherry-Evans' future has been one of the main talking points in the NRL since he announced in March that this season would be his last with the Sea Eagles. In the time since, Manly have been guilty of going from genuine contenders to a picture of inconsistency, with several players below their best. Speaking after Manly's pressure-relieving 28-10 win over Wests Tigers, Cherry-Evans said he'd been assured by players his future had not been a distraction. As things stand, the 36-year-old is widely expected to end up at the Sydney Roosters next year after suggesting in March his preference was to play on. "There won't be anything happening soon, I dare say," Cherry-Evans said when asked if he was close to announcing his next move. "We've spoken about it as a team, we definitely don't feel it [my future] is a distraction. "I am friends with a lot of the boys, teammates with everyone but even closer with a heap of the boys I have been here with for eight or 10 years. "I have a good understanding of what does and doesn't affect the group. So I'm feeling pretty good about it." Cherry-Evans had reiterated last month he planned to play into 2026, with the motivation "definitely there" and a deal to come "when the time is right". At the time Cherry-Evans had indicated he would wait until after State of Origin to confirm his plans, before he was ultimately dropped by Queensland for game two. Asked whether he was second guessing a decision on whether to play on, Cherry-Evans was coy in his response. "So we don't go down a rabbit hole, I'll clarify it one more time," Cherry-Evans responded. "I've made the decision (in March) so Manly were aware, and so I could afford myself the freedom to make a choice that was best for me next year. "When I do make that announcement, it will be because it's the best situation for me and my future. And the club is sorted. "The most important thing is how we play this year. "Based on all the reassurances I've got (from teammates), we're going to focus on one week at a time, and try to play finals this year."
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manly legend breaks ranks with explosive new claims against Daly Cherry-Evans
Manly premiership winner Mark Carroll has broken rank by declaring halfback Daly Cherry-Evans will "tarnish his legacy" by walking out on the club at the end of the year. As the rift at the Sea Eagles between star player and management widens, Carroll is the first ex-player to come out and express his anger and disappointment at the veteran No.7. He described DCE's decision to announce his exit from the club via a television interview as "piss poor", claiming a number of fellow Golden Eagles feel the same way but are staying silent. And he suggested some current players may not be happy with their skipper. "As a former Manly player, I am really disappointed in Cherry-Evans' actions," Carroll wrote in his weekly online column for 'The Nightly'. "I know a lot of ex-Manly players feel the same way but are unwilling – or unable – to truly voice their opinion. "And I'd be surprised if a number of his current teammates aren't filthy with him, although they are toeing the line and saying the right things publicly. I know I'd have the shits if I were them. "To turn around and announce on live television you're quitting the club that has given you a shitload of money and set you up for life is piss poor form in my book. I think it will tarnish his legacy on the northern beaches." Carroll's strong condemnation comes as Manly desperately tries to put a lid on the issue after more than a week of controversy. Cherry-Evans added more fuel to the fire with a staggering post-match conference on Sunday in which he accused unnamed people of "trying to run a smear campaign against me". It was unclear who his intended target was, with most assuming it was CEO Tony Mestrov. The Sea Eagles are riding high after moving into second spot on the back of three wins in four starts. They face their toughest test of the season to date on Sunday afternoon – Melbourne at 4Pines Park – and are keen for the DCE headlines to disappear. RELATED: Broncos coach responds after Payne Haas linked with Sydney club Tom Trbojevic's pre-match moment with Andrew Johns in spotlight But that appears unlikely given the intense interest in Cherry-Evans' comments and continued speculation about his playing future. Carroll added: "I'm not sure what's going on in Daly's head but I wish him all the best with his next career move. But I've got to say, some of the love I and others had for him has evaporated."
