Daly Cherry-Evans has embraced a fresh chapter with new colors, a new jersey number, and a renewed purpose, fully harnessing the potential of the game's most inventive playmaker, who many see as his successor.
The day after celebrating his 37th birthday, Cherry-Evans, now the third-oldest player in NRL history, took to the field as the Roosters' latest star recruit, teaming up with Sam Walker for the first time in what has become the season's most talked-about signing saga.
Despite facing lightning delays and a challenging trial loss to the Eels on a Saturday night, Walker shone during his initial outing alongside the former Manly legend.
The Tricolours' energizer concluded an impressive 50-minute performance in Gosford, showcasing his skills with a solo try, two assists, and a strategic 40-20 kick, while Cherry-Evans assumed the majority of the kicking responsibilities and game management in the No.6 jersey.