Daly Cherry-Evans: The Man, the Myth, the Hull of a Loss for the NRL

18 hours ago … Kicked the winning point and was the last man with the ball as the match ended – perfect ending! … So happy for you Daly, wish it had been at …

Ah, Daly Cherry-Evans, or as I like to call him, DCE. This guy isn’t just a player; he’s a walking, talking highlight reel and a significant loss for the NRL. If you haven’t been paying attention, he just helped the Roosters clinch the 2026 grand final. Yeah, you heard that right. This guy is like the fine wine of rugby league—he just keeps getting better with age.

Let’s rewind a bit. Before dazzling us all in the Roosters jersey, DCE spent a considerable amount of time at Manly, where he racked up an impressive 352 games and kicked 28 field goals. That’s a lot of footy, folks. You’d think he’d be tired by now, but no, he’s still out there making magic happen! His recruitment by the Roosters was nothing short of pivotal. I mean, we all remember the Cooper Cronk effect in 2018, right? It’s like they’ve got a secret sauce over there at the Roosters that just makes everything better.

Now, let’s talk about his last grand final performance. It’s as if he decided to save his best for last—like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat at the very end of the show. You could almost hear the crowd gasping in disbelief as he executed play after play with the finesse of a seasoned pro. It’s moments like these that make you realize how much a player like DCE adds to the game.

But here’s the kicker: DCE’s departure to Hull is a massive blow to the NRL. I mean, who’s going to fill those shoes? It’s not like you can just walk into a store and buy a pair of DCEs off the shelf! His charisma, skill, and leadership are irreplaceable. The league is going to feel his absence like a bad hangover after a night of too many footy celebrations.

So, what does this mean for the NRL? Well, it means that teams are going to have to step up their game because losing a player of DCE’s caliber is like losing your Wi-Fi connection—utter chaos ensues! Fans are going to miss those nail-biting moments he created, and let’s be honest, the commentators are going to have a hard time finding someone else to gush over.

In conclusion, Daly Cherry-Evans will be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL. As he embarks on this new chapter, we can only hope he finds success and happiness in Hull. And to the NRL, good luck filling that void. You’re going to need it!


Inspired by: “With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL” (r/Local)