LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Daly Cherry-Evans' future in the NRL has been a hot topic of conversation after he announced he would not be staying with the Sea Eagles next year.
While initially thought to be heading to the Roosters or Bulldogs due to his desire to remain in Sydney with his family, reporter Buzz Rothfield revealed that there may still be a chance he could end up at the Titans.
During a phone call with Manly coach Des Hasler, Rothfield felt Hasler was evasive when asked about Cherry-Evans potentially joining the Titans, leading to speculation that there is more to the story than initially thought.
Hasler and Cherry-Evans have a strong relationship, having won a premiership together in 2011, and Hasler even attended Cherry-Evans' wedding at the end of last year.
Rothfield's conversation with Hasler about Cherry-Evans took a sudden turn when Hasler quickly changed the topic, indicating that there may be interest in bringing the halfback to the Titans.
Rothfield's comments on Triple M NRL Daily highlighted the mysterious nature of the situation, stating, "I have never had a conversation with someone who changed the conversation as quickly as Des did."
Fans were shocked by the news that negotiations between Cherry-Evans and Manly had deteriorated, leading to uncertainty about where the 36-year-old would end up next season.
Despite his age, Cherry-Evans has been linked to multiple clubs, with the Titans re-entering the conversation as a potential destination.
With speculation swirling and Hasler's reluctance to directly address the topic, it remains to be seen where Cherry-Evans will ultimately land for the next phase of his NRL career.