The Daly Cherrygraph

[LeonardCohen]

I don’t think sandon smith would sign with us because there isn’t a clear enough path with Fogarty coming. Roosters are clearing the decks and Chad Townsend is free to leave and playing reserves. A player swap between him and dce might be on the cards. Play the rest of this year and then captain Reggie’s next year. Not a huge fan of the Chad but we could use the cash to extend bullimore

I don’t think Smith is the answer anyway. He is quick and a decent runner but he’s a long way off being a game manager/decision maker type half. The irony is, many see $CE as lacking in those areas, so we wouldn’t be too worse off, but we do need his kicking game.

 

[LeonardCohen]

Wow..could this of been good plan all along???????
Already had a big pay day waiting at the Roosters for 2025.. all he needed to do was get out of Manly..

So hey presto.. let's go on live TV , dressed in civis, announce I'm leaving, cause a media storm, blame the club and derail out season.

That coincides with a massive massive drop in form and push the patience of the club and it's supporters to the point of which we can't wait to see the back of him.

All along he then gets to move to the Chooks with a big fat pay cheque for the 2025 season bonus.

We may have all been sucker punched here.
Very well orchestrated by Mr Media and his management.

He will now come out and say "oh nobody at Manly wanted me, so im going to just finish off my career at the Roosters now" " the ongoing smear campaign and all the negative talk from the fans was too much to handle"

Mental health get out clause.. please he's a genius

Manly’s trump card is dropping him to NSW Cup. Tell him to put in or rot in the lower grades.

 

[Waz13]

I don’t think Smith is the answer anyway. He is quick and a decent runner but he’s a long way off being a game manager/decision maker type half. The irony is, many see $CE as lacking in those areas, so we wouldn’t be too worse off, but we do need his kicking game.

As mentioned by another poster, it wouldn’t surprise me if he goes early we end up with Townsend. Not that that’s something I’d ever support, but it’s something you could see the club doing.

 

[jbb/james]

Manly’s trump card is dropping him to NSW Cup. Tell him to put in or rot in the lower grades.

If mid season switch is on, i can imagine manly thinking lets just have one major distraction rather than stripping or dropping him then switching clubs 2 weeks later

Roosters possibly struggling to clear the decks quick enough holding up the transfer, and manlys need to make a decision . Possibly, giving benefit of doubt I am

DCE certainly looked like he was waiting for the paperwork to clear last week and had his family in the car

If that is not in play then send him to train with the reggies. What a strong message it would put through the club. Give a new man the C. Draw a line, start fresh. I have never been convinced he was such a great team man and is closer to michael clark than allan border as captain . .

I think his professionalism and reputation are admired and his lack of injuries certainly entrenches him as a constant within the group . I think these qualities grab new recruits attention as they buy in to the Enigma , but his game day antics ensure that respect is fleeting .

 

[The '47ers]

If mid season switch is on, i can imagine manly thinking lets just have one major distraction rather than stripping or dropping him then switching clubs 2 weeks later

Roosters possibly struggling to clear the decks quick enough holding up the transfer, and manlys need to make a decision . Possibly, giving benefit of doubt I am

DCE certainly looked like he was waiting for the paperwork to clear last week and had his family in the car

If that is not in play then send him to train with the reggies. What a strong message it would put through the club. Give a new man the C. Draw a line, start fresh. I have never been convinced he was such a great team man and is closer to michael clark than allan border as captain . .

I think his professionalism and reputation are admired and his lack of injuries certainly entrenches him as a constant within the group . I think these qualities grab new recruits attention as they buy in to the Enigma , but his game day antics ensure that respect is fleeting .

Yeah Robbo had the ****s when the knights baulked with Young, another $500k left on the decks that needs shifting

 

[Budgie]

So funny that the media is all "Egads! There's a split in the Manly camp!!"

Very first interview after the coward announcement. Jake: Cherry Evans can do what he likes.

Not Daly. Not DCE. Not Cherry. No. Cherry Evans. Could have just been referring to the opposition Origin captain for all the warmth that contained.

It was clear from that moment that there'd be a split between the club legend and his faithful and .. Cherry Evans.

These 'journos' need to understand that truth is more than just a tackle count.

 

[Waz13]

Yeah Robbo had the ****s when the knights baulked with Young, another $500k left on the decks that needs shifting

Yep. Robinson and Nick know this seasons comp is wide open and getting DCE into the halves probably turns them into a reasonably strong contender. They will do whatever’s required here to get him across. Now I hope that works in our favour to try snare Whyte or Wong. One thing is for sure, we need to play hard ball here as we have the cards not Easts. Do not roll over for them. Either we get proper compensation, or we keep him on our books and flick him to nsw cup if he continues to sulk in the field.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yep. Robinson and Nick know this seasons comp is wide open and getting DCE into the halves probably turns them into a reasonably strong contender. They will do whatever’s required here to get him across. Now I hope that works in our favour to try snare Whyte or Wong. One thing is for sure, we need to play hard ball here as we have the cards not Easts. Do not roll over for them. Either we get proper compensation, or we keep him on our books and flick him to nsw cup if he continues to sulk in the field.

^^^^^
Nailed it

 

[master blaster]

Yeah Robbo had the ****s when the knights baulked with Young, another $500k left on the decks that needs shifting

Poor Robbo, Mr innocent, my players do nothing wrong, you are just picking on them lol, and its good to see Gus get stuck into him as well

 

[47MVEagle]

If I was Newcastle, I'd be telling Young & the Roosters to sling their hooks - why would Newcastle be interested in paying Young the inflated salary of $450k for 2026 & 2027 (& whatever the pro-rated amount for the rest of 2025 is) that the Roosters used to lure Young from Newcastle in the first place?

 

[Fred]

Just checking in to see if he's gone yet. ...No? ..Sigh...

 

[BOZO]

Just checking in to see if he's gone yet. ...No? ..Sigh...

One day were are all here and the next we are Gooone
This applies to not only players but to every one
Gone from your job , Your marriage , etc
As long as we are not gone from life
Because whilst their is life there are opportunities to rise like Great Eagles

 

[Bomb Voyage]

The silence on this despite the clear tension behind he scenes is frustrating. Like you Fred, I'm just waiting for something, but it's not coming.

 

[BOZO]

The silence on this despite the clear tension behind he scenes is frustrating. Like you Fred, I'm just waiting for something, but it's not coming.

What are we waiting for feathered friend
Is it for the Messiah second coming ?
Opportunities wait for no one
It is our club and it is our responsibility to create our own success

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

It is our club and it is our responsibility to create our own success

Finally revealed - you are Mr Penn! I knew it

 

[BOZO]

Putting our life on hold waiting for others to make their own decision on their the future
Has to be one of the weakest and useless acts of all time
Surely we are Better than that

 

[The Royal Soup]

has he gone yet??

no?…

bugger


drop him to NSW Cup please!!!!!!

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

If the Roosters are going to make a mid-season play for DCE, wouldn't it be logical for them to wait till after the 2nd origin game (18th June)? Makes more sense than paying him to play SOO & risking injury for no return.