A dressing room handshake fuelled further confusion in the already explosive Daly Cherry-Evans saga. See how Manly chair Scott Penn and CEO Tony Mestrov responded to DCE’s surprise post-game claims.
Unlike the mess that was the Daly Cherry-Evans vs. Manly contract saga, the club captain standing down from State of Origin should be the cleanest call of all, writes DAVID RICCIO.
The next week is critical for Manly. The club hierarchy needs to find a way to coexist with Daly Cherry-Evans after he vented his ‘smear campaign’ grievances, or else they risk blowing a genuine premiership opportunity, writes BRENT READ.
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans was clearly emotional in a dramatic post-match press conference, claiming he endured an “ugly, hurtful and nasty smear campaign” which fans “saw right through “ after revealing his shock exit from the club.
Rugby league fans were left with more questions than answer as Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly tried to explain their sides of the bombshell Sea Eagles departure. We decode what was said and what was meant on both sides.
Ricky Stuart has revealed he had an honest conversation with his Raiders halfback amid reports he was being targeted by Manly.
Two weeks ago Phil Rothfield called Tony Mestrov about a rumour sweeping through rugby league circles about Daly Cherry-Evans. So why did the Manly boss lie?
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov has broken his silence on Daly Cherry-Evans’ exit from the club revealing how and when he learned of his club captain’s plans – and the tough questions he had to answer from those closest to him.
Ron Gibbs knows what it is like to be booed by his own supporters at Brookvale Oval, and the Manly legend has a word of advice for any Sea Eagles fans who plan to sledge Daly Cherry-Evans on Sunday.
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has formally declined the Sea Eagles’ two year contract extension as the club turns its attention to three high-profile halfback replacements. See the full hit list.
An explosive conspiracy theory has emerged about a “war” behind the scenes surrounding Daly Cherry-Evans’ departure from Manly.
Daly Cherry-Evans’ impending Manly exit has made him a priceless premiership commodity for several NRL clubs in their relentless pursuit of a title. PAMELA WHALEY analyses every team’s premiership window.
Wayne Bennett has had enough of contract sagas and has called on the NRL to take a leaf out of the AFL’s book when it comes to player transfers.
The Daly Cherry-Evans saga has reached state parliament, with the Member for Manly calling for the famous Corso to be renamed in honour of the Sea Eagles star. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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