LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Daly Cherry-Evans' appearance in the Sydney Roosters' tricolour feels strange and will take time to adapt to. Despite the lengthy farewell from Manly and the official confirmation of his transfer to Bondi a fortnight ago, seeing him in red, white, and blue seems surreal.
It evokes a sense of detachment akin to entering an alternate reality or a poorly designed video game, where the unexpected becomes reality. Cherry-Evans expressed that while the experience is slightly uncomfortable, it is also thrilling.
In his new uniform, he maintains the same demeanor as always-well-presented and articulate. Known as one of the most polished media figures in rugby league, he skillfully navigates discussions without revealing information he doesn't wish to share, especially at an event like a jersey launch in November.
He will not offer any sensational comments regarding his departure from Manly, maintaining that there is no lingering bitterness. Cherry-Evans eagerly anticipates his return to Brookvale in Round 4, where he expects to be welcomed back warmly by fans who never wanted him to leave.
"How it was all managed and why it ended the way it did, they're stories for another day, and I think it'd be silly for me to stand here in a Roosters jersey talking about what could have been at Manly," Cherry-Evans commented.