LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Dolphins head coach Kristian Woolf has indicated that his club will not be pursuing Manly Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans.
Cherry-Evans, who is off-contract with Manly at the end of the 2025 season, has been rumored to be considering a move back to Queensland to finish his NRL career.
Despite speculation linking Cherry-Evans to the Dolphins, Woolf stated that there have been no discussions between the club and the player's management.
It had been widely assumed that Cherry-Evans would retire at Manly after a long and successful career with the Sea Eagles, but he recently revealed that he would be leaving the club at the end of 2025.
The question remains whether he will retire altogether or continue playing into 2026.
The Dolphins' interest in Cherry-Evans has been a topic of discussion, but Woolf's comments suggest that the club is not actively pursuing the Queensland State of Origin captain.
Following the Dolphins' fourth consecutive loss at the start of the 2025 NRL season, Woolf's confirmation all but closes the door on any potential move for Cherry-Evans to the Dolphins.
As the race to secure Cherry-Evans' services continues, it appears that the Dolphins are not in the running.
Woolf's statement implies that the club is content with their current roster and does not see Cherry-Evans as a necessary addition.
With no discussions with Cherry-Evans' camp taking place, it seems unlikely that the halfback will be donning a Dolphins jersey in the future.
In conclusion, Woolf's confirmation solidifies the Dolphins' position regarding Cherry-Evans, leaving the halfback's future in limbo as he prepares to depart Manly at the end of the season.
The ongoing saga surrounding Cherry-Evans' next move adds an element of uncertainty to his NRL career, with a return to Queensland now appearing less likely with the Dolphins ruling themselves out of the running.