Daly Cherry-Evans Confirms Departure From Manly Sea Eagles After 2025 Season

The veteran halfback has declined a two-year contract extension, leaving the club to plan for a future without its most-capped player.

Daly Cherry-Evans has officially announced he will leave the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of the 2025 NRL season, ending a 15-year tenure with the club.
The 36-year-old declined a two-year, $1.4 million extension offered by Manly, stating his decision was made in December 2024 after discussions with his family.
Cherry-Evans has expressed his desire to continue playing in 2026, with clubs such as the Dolphins, Roosters, and Dragons reportedly interested in signing him.
Manly is actively preparing for his departure, exploring positional changes, including moving Tom Trbojevic to five-eighth and promoting younger talent like Lehi Hopoate.
The announcement has raised questions about Manly's delayed contract offer, which was only formalized after Cherry-Evans publicly revealed his decision to leave.