LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Phil Gould has strongly criticized the idea of Daly Cherry-Evans joining the Sydney Roosters, calling it a "slap in the face" to young halfback Sam Walker.
Gould believes bringing in Cherry-Evans would hinder the club's investment in Walker and could have negative consequences for the team.
Gould expressed his confusion over why the Roosters would consider Cherry-Evans, stating, "They have invested heavily in Sam Walker long term as their No.7.
So you want to put that on hold for two years and ...
play him six? Cherry-Evans is not going there to play six." While Cherry-Evans has not made any definitive statements about his future, Roosters coach Trent Robinson has hinted at the possibility of assessing his availability.
However, Gould believes that there is no benefit to bringing Cherry-Evans to the club, emphasizing the importance of supporting and developing young talent like Walker.
Gould's strong stance against the potential recruitment of Cherry-Evans reflects his belief that it could disrupt the Roosters' roster transition and hinder the progress of promising players like Walker.
By dismissing the idea of Cherry-Evans joining the Roosters as a misguided move that could undermine the team's long-term goals, Gould highlights the importance of strategic decision-making in building a successful rugby league team.