LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Former Manly players such as Paul Vautin and Bob Fulton have also left the club in the past, with Fulton causing a sensation by signing with the Roosters in 1977 despite being considered one of Manly's greatest players.
Vautin followed suit in 1990 after a dispute with the Manly board.
Other Manly legends like Steve Menzies, Cliff Lyons, and Graham Eadie also had stints in the English Super League towards the end of their careers.
Despite not defecting to rival NRL teams, the possibility of Daly Cherry-Evans moving to the Roosters has caused a stir among fans.
While it is unclear where Cherry-Evans will go next, the idea that he may join the Roosters in 2026 has cast him in a negative light in the eyes of many fans.
If Cherry-Evans were to express a desire to finish his career overseas, the reaction may be different.
However, as it stands, there is speculation that he may follow in the footsteps of other Manly legends by potentially moving to England as well.
The situation with Cherry-Evans mirrors that of past Manly players who have also made controversial moves, indicating that these decisions are not unfamiliar in the club's history.