Vautin may have been but I don't believe Fulton was 'pushed out". Bozo said Manly gave him a 'healthy offer" but Roosters offer was too good to refuse. Arko agreed with him.
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Yeah, my mistake, I should have wrote that better and not added "also"
I would take that challenge
Ron E. Gibbs
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I will admit I don't like him. It's not that I dislike him, but I've simply never taken to him as a player. There's never been any emotional connection between him as a player and me as a fan. Probably more on me than it is on him. And I have never begrudged him his salary. What Manly have paid him over the years is down to the club, not his fault at all.
His best attribute as a player has always been his availability. He never gets injured, which is remarkable. He can kick a 40/20 and a field goal from time to time, but we have tried and failed to build a team around him for 15 years and have always come up short. So it feels like it's best for both him and the club to part ways.
But if you want "tangible facts" as to why I don't consider him a great player, all you have to do is look at his winning record for Manly (specifically the lack thereof) since winning a grand final in his first year. I don't care about his Origin appearances, or his games for Australia. As a club player, he has played a role and that's pretty much that. Is he a good player, sometimes very good? Yes, he is. But we could have plugged any number of halfbacks into his position and ended up with the same lack of success.
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A $500,000 contract and a new car is all that it took the Sydney Roosters to secure Manly legend Daly Cherry-Evans for next season.
And your columnist can also reveal that it was Cherry-Evans and his manager who approached the Roosters first, not the other way round.
DCE’s agent Joe Wehbe has long had a tight relationship with the Roosters.
Although he is unaccredited, Wehbe manages champion fullback James Tedesco plus centre Billy Smith – and next year will deliver Cherry-Evans and NSW Origin hooker Reece Robson.
While the Roosters still refuse to confirm a contract has been signed, Cherry-Evans will be wearing their jersey in 2026 unless he makes a last-minute decision to retire.
The $500,000 price tag will shock footy fans.
Most thought it was closer to $800,000.
That he is leaving the northern beaches for less than Manly offered him illustrates the enormous level of resentment that Cherry-Evans has for the Sea Eagles.
He says he felt disrespected about the way negotiations with Manly played out, hence the announcement on live television in round four that he was leaving after 15 seasons.
At 37 next year, DCE will get a fresh start at the Roosters.
There will also be the opportunity for a career after football to learn about coaching under Trent Robinson, who has already brought through the likes of Craig Fitzgibbon, Jason Ryles and the late Paul Green.
The news that Cherry-Evans is prepared to play at a discount rate means he will be on half the money of boom halfback Sam Walker, who has also been guaranteed he will keep the No.7 jersey next year.
It also enables the Roosters to upgrade and extend five-eighth Hugo Savala from his current $80,000 development contract to a long-term deal.
And your columnist can also reveal that it was Cherry-Evans and his manager who approached the Roosters first, not the other way round.
DCE’s agent Joe Wehbe has long had a tight relationship with the Roosters.
Although he is unaccredited, Wehbe manages champion fullback James Tedesco plus centre Billy Smith – and next year will deliver Cherry-Evans and NSW Origin hooker Reece Robson.
While the Roosters still refuse to confirm a contract has been signed, Cherry-Evans will be wearing their jersey in 2026 unless he makes a last-minute decision to retire.
The $500,000 price tag will shock footy fans.
Most thought it was closer to $800,000.
That he is leaving the northern beaches for less than Manly offered him illustrates the enormous level of resentment that Cherry-Evans has for the Sea Eagles.
He says he felt disrespected about the way negotiations with Manly played out, hence the announcement on live television in round four that he was leaving after 15 seasons.
At 37 next year, DCE will get a fresh start at the Roosters.
There will also be the opportunity for a career after football to learn about coaching under Trent Robinson, who has already brought through the likes of Craig Fitzgibbon, Jason Ryles and the late Paul Green.
The news that Cherry-Evans is prepared to play at a discount rate means he will be on half the money of boom halfback Sam Walker, who has also been guaranteed he will keep the No.7 jersey next year.
It also enables the Roosters to upgrade and extend five-eighth Hugo Savala from his current $80,000 development contract to a long-term deal.
Hahahahaha
Can I just say to you, no 1 fanboi, good for you going down with the ship….. honestly. It’s honourable….. I mean stupid yes but honestly good for you. I’m serious.
Iv also just want to say, thanks for the seriously entertaining, boundlessly hilarious and whimsical views on D$E ….. no doubt a great day for you.. I’m mean based on complete and utter dribble. But wow, entertaining. Great stuff.
Honestly love how you base your opinion on, wait, emotion. Then blaming everyone for basing their views on….. emotions. It’s seriously fantastic…
For the people that love Manly and aren’t fanboi’s… 🤪
1. D$E blew up our season announcing his move to……….. nobody. Great stuff lol
2. Nobody cares what he achieved for………. Wait for it, himself, or QLD.
3. Complete lack of integrity, in the guise of, wait wait wait, doing it for his family…
Most, not all , can see he has zero integrity. Which is why he’s not loved..
4. Bit of proof( you know little bear, like a courtroom)……
2011, won a premiership on the back of arguably the greatest Manly team we’ve seen, then stamped his little feet and wouldn’t come to training for a bigger contract.
Backflips on Titans for a,wait, wait, bigger, longer contract for Manly.
2025 detonated our season announcing, on national TV, that he was leaving , in front of media, fellow players, and worst of all, shi!!ing on fans. Could have done it behind closed doors, but yeah, way better this way. Lol
All fact. Lack of integrity.
5. As Captain ( for Manly) achieved………… and led us to…………. Nothing. Lol
6. Best yet…… if he were at the Storm………. He would never of been in the top 13……. Cronk >>>>>>>> D$E. Smith hated him..
Hughes>>>>>>>DCE.
Lol
Am I being antagonistic, yep.
Do I care? Nope, lol
Will people think I’m being mean?? Awwwwww I dont fuking care.
I go for Manly. Bleed Manly. And DCEs 10 year contract was the single biggest disaster in this clubs history. And I’m OVER the moon he’s leaving. Not only that, he destroyed his own legacy, all on his own, which is the best bit… Now personally iv loved his very public downfall, iv been a massive detractor of his for many many years. So satisfying he’s shown his true colours……. By his own hand…..
Whilst my post has been long ( rare) no doubt your reply will be a 10000 word essay, on why your more removed from the emotion of football, because, wait wait, you’ve walked into a courtroom before……
lol. Again placing yourself above most fans……. Which is total dribble.
Awww, just playing bear.
Happy 350th!!!!!!
For me DCE has brought almost equal amounts of frustration and joy over the years
For every golden point field goal there have been the headless chook moments.
I do not blame hind or what ever he has been paid but I do not like how he announced he was leaving.
To me he is a complex fella and we all might need some space before really seeing where he sits overall with us
Also as if he is not getting a mil in payments next year….does not help the roosters with their paper bag identity
For every golden point field goal there have been the headless chook moments.
I do not blame hind or what ever he has been paid but I do not like how he announced he was leaving.
To me he is a complex fella and we all might need some space before really seeing where he sits overall with us
Also as if he is not getting a mil in payments next year….does not help the roosters with their paper bag identity
Rocky
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Its only 500k because he has played like rubbish all year.
I would wager 500k myself, it was much more 6 months ago.
47MVEagle
First Grader
So it was a dummy spit because Manly didn’t prostrate themselves before him & offer him a blank cheque for another 2 years 😡
That would be the greatest Karma of all.
He may be taking unders just not to .be coached by Spoonbold
He’s retiring to a coaching position outside the club, whatever this year is not next year, he has had some brilliant and great moments, but he didn’t win us the game in 2011, it was the captaincy of killer and the crew that came with him that won us that game.
We have a few more mid table years ahead then hopefully we invest in forwards and not backs and get this balance right so we can compete
We have a few more mid table years ahead then hopefully we invest in forwards and not backs and get this balance right so we can compete
Maybe one part of it but he has always been about the coin.... no way he's taking way under his market value for his last ever season.... it's a rort and or just the narrative being reported
Bringbackcliffy
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We know the amount quoted is all part of the media spin. I’d g/tee its total bull****. But how ironic the games most money hungry, selfish player is so motivated to cut his ties with his club of 15 years that he is taking massive unders to get out. It’s the final insult and slap in the face to the club. His legacy is toast. Good riddance to him
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