In a blockbuster move confirmed on 14 May 2025, the **Manly Warringah Sea Eagles** have officially secured **Jamal Fogarty** from the **Canberra Raiders** on a three‑year deal reportedly worth around **AUD 2 million**. ([FOX SPORTS][1])
Fogarty will join Manly at the conclusion of the 2025 season, stepping into the playmaking void left by outgoing skipper **Daly Cherry‑Evans**. ([nine.com.au][2]) At Canberra, the Raiders attempted to retain him by offering a two‑year extension, but they were ultimately outmatched by Manly’s more lucrative, longer-term offer. ([Raidercast][3])
For Canberra, this departure accelerates their transition to youth, with **Ethan Sanders** and **Ethan Strange** expected to take on greater responsibility in the halves. ([7NEWS][4]) Manly, meanwhile, are banking on Fogarty’s experience to shepherd their younger halves, Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large, through the post‑Cherry‑Evans era. ([7NEWS][4])
In effect, this trade shifts the balance of power and expectations: Canberra must manage a generational shift mid‑season, while Manly aim to hit the ground running in 2026 under Fogarty’s direction.
