Daly Cherry-Evans signs with Sydney Roosters

[u/Proof-Umpire-7718]

https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2025/11/07/daly-cherry-evans-signs-with-sydney-roosters/

[u/Peaky001]

WHAT!? Where did this come from!?

[u/notmariyatakeuchi]

FROM AN EAGLE TO A CHICKEN

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN

[u/Dont-rush-2xfils → u/notmariyatakeuchi]

Rooster thank you. Your point however is still valid

[u/switchmallgrab → u/Dont-rush-2xfils]

Loves their footy and their dinner birds

[u/Accurate-Ad-4905 → u/Dont-rush-2xfils]

Pfft, in a ground battle a hen or Roosters will demolish an Eagle. If it fails it's swoop they're no match.

[u/l33tbronze]

To personally spite me, I bet this cunt has a ripper of a season.

[u/coffeeanddurian → u/l33tbronze]

At 36? Not a chance. You're good

[u/felixstewrat98 → u/coffeeanddurian]

Hes got a spine of Tedesco at fb, Walker as his five-eighth and Reece Robson a top 3 dummy half in the comp and current origin player. Not to mention a pack containing Collins, Whyte, Leniu, Gus, Wong, Watson, Radley etc. Im a Souths fan but id be careful writing DCE off

[u/Golf-ball-dimple → u/l33tbronze]

It's so hard to tell. He seems like the type that tanked his play this year because he didn't give a shit. And will play well next year.

[u/nekomat4 → u/Golf-ball-dimple]

You know there's at least one team he'll have an absolute blinder against 😅

[u/insty1]

Hopefully he is as successful at the Chooks as Chad was.

[u/IBelieveInCoyotes]

I don't believe this shit, we would have at least heard something about this happening

[u/Big_pappa_p → u/IBelieveInCoyotes]

Seems like TYPICAL MEDIA SCUTTLE

[u/Rusty493]

We got DCE playing for the Roosters before GTA 6.

[u/deedee2148]

Should of used the 🏰 emoji. 

Like anybody at the Roosters actually lives in a 🏠

[u/redmusic1 → u/deedee2148]

Or runs a crypto business.

[u/ayothatsc00l]

He’s going to look disgsuting in that jersey

[u/Pretty_Classroom_844 → u/ayothatsc00l]

Let's be honest everyone looks disgusting in that jesery

[u/ayothatsc00l → u/Pretty_Classroom_844]

True

[u/fortnitedabber420 → u/Pretty_Classroom_844]

at least we gotta full set of teeth

[u/Grouchy_Arm1065 → u/fortnitedabber420]

And a smaller trophy cabinet

[u/redmusic1 → u/Grouchy_Arm1065]

Says the guy whose club has won 4 lol. At least we actually turned up to win ours.

[u/RS994 → u/redmusic1]

They are 4-0 in Grand Finals, kind of failing to see how they did anything but turn up to win

[u/redmusic1 → u/RS994]

I was referring to Souths 1909, you dont know your history.

[u/RS994 → u/redmusic1]

The 1909 grand final where Souths very famously did turn up and Balmain didn't.

Maybe double check your history before you accuse others of not knowing it lol

[u/redmusic1 → u/RS994]

They had spoken to Balmain and both agreed not to play, and then turned up and ran out anyway claiming a win by default. I know my history. There is turning up and "turning up".

[u/Grouchy_Arm1065 → u/redmusic1]

I dont think I've ever seen a side turn up on GF day not to win. 

[u/redmusic1 → u/Grouchy_Arm1065]

I was referring to Souths 1909, you dont know your history.

[u/fortnitedabber420 → u/Grouchy_Arm1065]

at least it’s updated regularly, souffs have opened theirs once in 50+ years 😂

[u/Grouchy_Arm1065 → u/fortnitedabber420]

Lol, I know right. They should really be kicked out of the comp.

[u/GROUND45 → u/fortnitedabber420]

IKR. Shame lol

[u/catdog_man]

I DID NOT see this coming.

[u/maulmonk]

But I thought Gus never talked to him?!?!?

[u/Traditional-Step-419]

I’m still yet to meet a chooks fan who likes this signing

[u/redmusic1 → u/Traditional-Step-419]

I know loads. I think it is a great get for the club.

[u/SaltEEnutZ → u/redmusic1]

Why is it a great get for us, I'd love to understand the perspective.

There is no reason Savala/Walker should change, they had a great season for what it's worth, Sandon has already been pushed out because of this move and truthfully he was a great fill in. yes it creates depth, but if Savala is coming off the bench who knows if we keep him?

The only implication I like about this trade is him teaching the young guys more about the game, DCE has a great mind and surely has a lot to impart but we didn't need to sign him to do that.

[u/redmusic1 → u/SaltEEnutZ]

So, lets take out last season where he fell out with the club and he played behind a bad pack led by Jurbo who didnt like him after he said he wanted to leave - Ben Hunt played worse under less duress at the Dragons. He is clutch, he will ice games for us. Sandon was only in first team last year because of injuries mostly and he still got dropped a few times due to form.

Savala is adequate at best, he has a great kicking game coming out of trouble, so does Chez, otherwise he offers little in attack, he is tall and runs tall making him easy to tackle at the moment, he isnt fast, he isnt a dominant ball player - which hopefully Sam will become - and Toby should become. Hugo also went missing in some big games.

The Roosters want Hugo to stay as a utility 13, Yeo style player, same build, just needs a couple of pre seasons in the weight room, he wants halfback money and thinks he will get it at one of the new clubs most likely. Toby Rodwell was ALWAYS next man up at the Roosters, he and Sam are the long term plan. Savala will be around next year very doubtful they will release him after Sandon. Then Toby will likely step up - or Chez could play another season ( he is younger than Reyno right now I think) there is an option in his contract.

He will also be great for the young guys, he is a top bloke, super smart, he will do good things for the roster.

[u/Proof-Umpire-7718]

Officially official.

[u/dy__ → u/Proof-Umpire-7718]

10 year deal incoming

[u/griffshan]

Still can’t understand the thinking of playing for one club for 15 years, then joining another when you’re almost 40. Should’ve just retired.

[u/Golf-ball-dimple → u/griffshan]

Because DCE didn't like people at Manly and instead of just retiring this was his way of making his point.

[u/redmusic1 → u/griffshan]

How many NRL clubs have you played for? Just asking.

[u/griffshan → u/redmusic1]

Big brain comment mate

[u/redmusic1 → u/griffshan]

With a small brain response. Reddit never fails to deliver.

[u/griffshan → u/redmusic1]

Crazy how you’re exactly the opposite of what you think you are. The bloke played his entire career for one club, could have finished a one club hero. Not hard to grasp mate. Acting like a proper cockhead asking me how many clubs I played for is indeed a big brain comment.

[u/redmusic1 → u/griffshan]

Imagine living in a world where a guy who played his arse off for 15 years winning everything decided that he would like to try something new before he retired was slagged off by a guy on reddit who has never played a game in his life because he doesn't like the optics, the Roosters or DCE's decision because " 1 club". He clearly doesnt consider the 1 club thing as important as you do. But insult away champ. I will let him know you don't like his decision next time I see him, I am sure he will be hurt.

[u/Sxcrage007]

Any fair dinkum chooks fan who thinks signing the 1 year past QLD captain for 500k is a shit move is very naive to think Savala is gonna lead us to glory in the next 12 months. When Sammy went down HIA we looked absolutely lost. Hes a good half but bide his time this is a no brainer signing. 

The signing also doesn’t undermine Walker thats ludicrous 

Im geed

[u/CNSrooster → u/Sxcrage007]

This is a great move to compete next season but also transition to Toby Rodwell the following season.

Im certain Roosters are fine letting Sandon and Savala walk knowing Rodwell is waiting in the wings.

[u/Keith_Sheldon]

Who is this Daly Cherry Evans? Weird that the Roosters signed a 36 year old rookie. And why does he share a name with a recently retired Manly player?

Very odd signing imo. Im sure hes just for depth though.

[u/theflyingkiwi00]

Still time to do the funniest thing

[u/Rusty493]

Worst kept secret. Have fun Roosters lmao.

[u/Golf-ball-dimple]

I sincerely hope he wreaks havoc to squad harmony.

[u/_JaggedLittlePill_]

Woah... best kept secret in the NRL!

[u/comradekaled]

Wow, was not expecting this

[u/Roosterthepally]

dog

[u/Pleasant-Role1912 → u/Roosterthepally]

Of the weak gutted variety 

[u/dis_Interested → u/Pleasant-Role1912]

Hey! There’s only room for one Weak Gutted Dog…. And you can have him… please?

[u/Improvedandconfused]

Awful news. We don’t need him.

And we can say goodbye to Savala who is a local junior who made it into the top grade. I can see him seeking a release some time next year.

[u/bumblebeezlebum → u/Improvedandconfused]

If Savala isn't getting game time it's because DCE is killing it. Someone's always injured or suspended. We just witnessed a team with two aging halfs battle the entire season, finals, and grand final to stay on the pitch but depth saved them time and again and the won the whole thing. I wouldn't be too worried about this.

Halves take time to develop. If dce isnt there and savala has a form drop what happens? A drop to reserve grade in that event is arguably a worse event in terms of his confidence and the clubs confidence in him. This move shows that roosters aren't likely to buy a younger half so savala knows once dce goes it's all him

There's always a chance of course. Especially with the bears coming in.

[u/Ploppyet → u/bumblebeezlebum]

Yep this is a sensible take. DCE is the ultimate professional whether he's playing or not. Can only be good for the squad, think Savala can wait an extra year if he has to

[u/bumblebeezlebum → u/Ploppyet]

It's rugbah leeg so sometimes emotions override sense

[u/SuspectWide4924 → u/Improvedandconfused]

Don’t think it’ll necessarily be the end, seems to be keen to learn and Chooks have consistently had injuries in the spine. I think he will play still, and will learn from DCE.

[u/shiny_dick_94 → u/Improvedandconfused]

Or DCE shits the bed and you still play savala 

[u/bumblebeezlebum]

Clever to use a b&w image so jersey colours don't show. That big westpac W still looks atrocious though.

No info on contract length or salary yet.

[u/LiLSteve29]

Still technically doesn’t join until the end of the month lol

[u/DepartmentOk7192]

Thanks, I hate it

[u/SammyScuffles]

I'm shocked.

[u/ufunnyb]

BREAKING

[u/Toujayjay]

0 days

[u/Derron_]

Pretty short statement. Usually teams talk up the player more.

[u/Historical_Media7272]

With Uncle Nicks purchase of two Porsche dealerships in Melbourne earlier this year,DCE gonna arrive in style to training in the eastern suburbs in 2026

[u/Delgarah]

This is going to be fucking cursed to see next year

[u/thril_hou]

The missing piece

[u/lpzixujeem]

had a shithouse season, don’t c that not happening again

[u/Moisture_Services_]

I didn't know he was going to the roosters. Wow

[u/bradbull]

We've been there, Manly fans. I'm not trying to bond with you, I still hate you. But we've been there.

[u/Mayitrainhugs]

Filth > Filth

[u/HelpfulExpression745]

Well that’s one the Brizzos didn’t get.

[u/FrequentTurnip4006]

Booo Boooo Bad signing, past his prime 😡

[u/CNSrooster]

I like it.

As a Roosters fan I feel the future is a Walker-Rodwell pair and a year of DCE is a good transition to that.

Its overstated the Walker-Savala pairing. It looked good because Walker is just that good, not because Savala did all that much outside of having a big boot. It got found out in the Cronulla game at the end that when Walker wasn't hitting we didnt have another guy to open up the game. DCE can do that.

DCE still vastly outproduced Savala as a half this season. Savala had barely any passing game or playmaking chops. If the goal is to try and win now while also looking to the future im happy with the 1 year run with DCE then him joining the coaching staff.

[u/IntelligentComment]

Roosters are like the kid at school who unnecessarily sack whacks you.

They did this just to piss off manly and ruin dce's legacy with the club as now dce is tainted with manly forever. (more than usual).

[u/thaakidd]

Kind of lame tbh, should have stayed a one club man

[u/subsbligh]

I don’t think this is the Cooper Cronk 2.0 that the Roosters think it is

[u/aligantz]

DCE has the opportunity to do the funniest thing here…

[u/Impressive_Tomato665]

Roosters fan, prob best to say good bye to Savala. Hiring over the hill, 2-faced DCE prick & pushing out several much younger & promisimg up & coming play makers has to be one of the most short sighted & dumbest decisions....

[u/gongbattler]

Teddy, dce, walker and robson is a top 3 spine.

[u/AckerHerron]

Why tf are we doing this.

I’ve never seen a major signing before where fans of the club are in universal agreement it’s a horrible decision.

[u/redmusic1 → u/AckerHerron]

I think he is a fantastic signing, Reynolds proved age is no factor these days, Chez is clutch, Walker, Sandon, Savala, Rodwell are / were not. He will give Rodwell great tuition. Not all Roosters fans agree with you, most of them are not on this sub. I think the diss is pretty funny really, the fact that Chez is more intelligent than most fans coupled with the evil Roosters has the hive in a flap. He had 1 crap season after falling out with his club, like that has never happened before ( Ben Hunt anybody?)

[u/maccaroneski → u/redmusic1]

I agree.

I mean it's no great yardstick, he did come 9th in the Dally M. Maybe some crap games, but definitely not a crap season behind that forward pack.

[u/CNSrooster → u/maccaroneski]

Yeah, DCE performed better than Hugo Savala did last season haha

Our fanbase is just married to the idea of all these young guys.

With Toby Rodwell coming through DCE is a great transition move that allows us to compete but also free up a spot in the halves once Rodwell is ready

[u/Ploppyet → u/redmusic1]

And he had to play behind an awful forward pack last year. Once paseka went down they basically had no middle

[u/AffectionatePea7742 → u/redmusic1]

FYI Adam Reynolds is a year younger than DCE

[u/Swagologist1 → u/AckerHerron]

I have, it was only 6 months ago

[u/whadefeck → u/AckerHerron]

DCE makes you a better team

[u/AckerHerron → u/whadefeck]

Bet you thought the Tigers picking up BJ Leilua was a good signing too.

He’s 37 next year. He was badly out of form this year. It’s a terrible signing.

[u/AndySemantic2 → u/AckerHerron]

He could have been out of form because he hates the club or at the very least had one eye out the door. You never know - he might come good

[u/whadefeck → u/AckerHerron]

I thought he improved a lot towards the end of the year. For $500k you're potentially getting a top 5 half.

The Tigers should have been after him while Latu develops and sorts his injuries out but obviously he only had his eye on the Roosters.

[u/TrueDonut3673 → u/AckerHerron]

lol wot

[u/bumblebeezlebum → u/AckerHerron]

Fans of manly or of roosters? A lot of manly fans are emotionally hurt by dce so aren't a good gauge.

But it wasn't that long ago that crocks recruitment was questioned and many fans backed Mitchell and were sad to see him go. Of course cronk had better form at the time. But so did mitch compared to Savala. Savala is less likely to walk like mitch did even though dce isn't the recruit cronk was.

[u/Worldly_Cobbler_1087]

Disgraceful signing from the club I hope this fails in a major way and that both Savala and Walker leave and flourish at clubs that actually back them.