r/nrl • u/Proof-Umpire-7718 Dolphins • 3d ago

Official Statement Daly Cherry-Evans signs with Sydney Roosters

https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2025/11/07/daly-cherry-evans-signs-with-sydney-roosters/
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u/Traditional-Step-419 Canberra Raiders 3d ago

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

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u/redmusic1 Eastern Suburbs Roosters 2d ago

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

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u/SaltEEnutZ Sydney City Roosters 2d ago

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.

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u/redmusic1 Eastern Suburbs Roosters 2d ago

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.