{"id":63452,"date":"2025-10-06T08:06:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=63452"},"modified":"2025-10-06T08:06:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:06:29","slug":"end-of-an-era-manly-sea-eagles-legend-set-to-exit-after-15-seasons-with-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=63452","title":{"rendered":"End of an Era: Manly Sea Eagles Legend Set to Exit After 15 Seasons with Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>End of an Era: Manly Sea Eagles Legend Set to Exit After 15 Seasons with Club<\/h2>\n<p>In a major development for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, long-time captain and halfback Daly Cherry-Evans will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025 NRL season, ending a remarkable 15-year tenure with the team.<\/p>\n<p>Cherry-Evans has declined a two-year contract extension offered by the Sea Eagles, signaling the end of an era at Brookvale. His decision brings closure to one of the most decorated and enduring careers in the club\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>Since making his NRL debut in 2011, Cherry-Evans has become the Sea Eagles\u2019 most capped player, amassing over 300 appearances. He played a pivotal role in the club\u2019s 2011 Premiership triumph during his rookie year and has served as club captain for much of his career. His leadership and consistency have been hallmarks of Manly\u2019s spine for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p>Manly CEO Tony Mestrov acknowledged Cherry-Evans\u2019 contribution, describing him as \u201cthe ultimate professional\u201d and praising his influence both on and off the field. The veteran playmaker remains undecided on his next move, with reports suggesting interest from several rival NRL clubs and potential opportunities overseas.<\/p>\n<p>The Sea Eagles have already secured Jamal Fogarty on a three-year deal from 2026, signaling the beginning of a new chapter for the club.<\/p>\n<p>Cherry-Evans is expected to finish the 2025 season with the same professionalism and commitment that have defined his career, as fans prepare to farewell one of the club\u2019s greatest-ever players.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>End of an Era: Manly Sea Eagles Legend Set to Exit After 15 Seasons with Club In a major development for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, long-time captain and halfback Daly Cherry-Evans will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025 NRL season, ending a remarkable 15-year tenure with the team. 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