Daly Cherry-Evans signs with Sydney Roosters - Official

[Horry]

The Sydney Roosters are pleased to announce the signing of Daly Cherry-Evans for the 2026 NRL season.

A premiership-winning halfback and former Queensland Maroons captain, Cherry-Evans joins the Roosters following an illustrious career spanning 352 NRL games to date (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, 2011-2025).

Roosters Head Coach, Trent Robinson, welcomed Cherry-Evans to the Club.

“Daly’s experience and understanding of the game will be a strong addition to our group and we’re excited to welcome him to the Roosters. I’m looking forward to working with him,” he added.

Cherry-Evans will officially join the Roosters later this month.

https://www.roosters.com.au/news/202...dney-roosters/

[Roosterfarian]

Wow that came from left field?? Must have kept it all hush hush internally?

[ChookMaster]

It will be very disappointing to see Hugo leave. I don’t know about this signing. Hoping for the best.

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Thank God it's only for one season.

[redwhiteblue]

Bugger me. Just got the email..my hairdresser was wrong..I just don't want Hugo going anywhere. Oh well..trust in the management just go with it..

[Mr Whippet]

It will be very disappointing to see Hugo leave. I don’t know about this signing. Hoping for the best.

Agree, I'm not feeling the excitement.

[redwhiteblue]

Agree, I'm not feeling the excitement.

I've learned not to question signings. I threatened to walk the whole length of Bronte Road in a Vermin jersey if SBW got us to a premiership and look how that turned out..

[Jacks Fur Coat]

We are now the envy of every other club...

Good luck Chez mate, I just wish it had been maybe 5 years earlier.

[Fishwa]

Ive been thinking about this signing a lot (as has probably all rooster fans...) and it seems most people are more concerned that this signing will mean Hugo will leave / hamper progression etc. Less about DCE's benefits, which is understandable

Obviously no one knows, but i just think since Robbo has been on board, we have made the finals every year bar 1 - so i think the track record and success of signings to balance the 'now' with the 'future' has been excellent.

What that means for Hugo, who knows - my opinion is that i think long term he will benefit from being around a guy who is a proven top line player, will assist him - but who knows.

My opinion is its going to be a great signing for next year - and make us a better team. What that means for ensuing seasons - who knows, but the club has shown they are excellent at succession planning

[horrie hastings]

Will be this be

A- a Bob Fulton signing ( we got two good playing years out of Bozo )
or
B- a Paul Vautin signing ( enough said )

[Waylander]

My main concern out of this is the report in the Herald that there is a second year option in DCE's favour. I can stomach this deal for 1 year, but not 2.

Cherry-Evans officially signs with Roosters

[ChookMaster]

Ive been thinking about this signing a lot (as has probably all rooster fans...) and it seems most people are more concerned that this signing will mean Hugo will leave / hamper progression etc. Less about DCE's benefits, which is understandable

Obviously no one knows, but i just think since Robbo has been on board, we have made the finals every year bar 1 - so i think the track record and success of signings to balance the 'now' with the 'future' has been excellent.

What that means for Hugo, who knows - my opinion is that i think long term he will benefit from being around a guy who is a proven top line player, will assist him - but who knows.

My opinion is it’s going to be a great signing for next year - and make us a better team. What that means for ensuing seasons - who knows, but the club has shown they are excellent at succession planning

With DCE coming into the team where exactly does he improve us?

Game Management? Sure but everything else I think Hugo was doing as well if not better. DCE looked tired this year.

[eddie]

Well, this officially sux.
I bet I'm not on my pat malone thinking that.
I was holding on to the faint hope he'd up and retire.

[Thirteen]

He’s one of ours now so get behind him.

[Thirteen]

With DCE coming into the team where exactly does he improve us?

Game Management? Sure but everything else I think Hugo was doing as well if not better. DCE looked tired this year.

Short goal like drop outs for one.

He was tired this year. Tired of playing in a rubbish side. He’ll be rejuvenated by the change.