Manly Sea Eagles Lose to Roosters, Cherry-Evans Shines

0:00Manly Sea Eagles suffered a 33-16 home loss to the Sydney Roosters at Brookvale Oval. The game carried extra weight with former Captain Daily Cherry Evans basing his old club for the first time after switching teams. A fierce storm hit just before kickoff, knocking out power in spots, but a huge crowd still showed up. Fans greeted Cherry Evans with booze during warm-ups and chance throughout, but it stayed mostly playful with no deep bitterness. Those supporters never wanted the 37-year-old to leave after his long tenure, and the mood turned inward as Manly struggles mounted. Now zero and three after three stray home defeats, the Sea Eagles faced rising pressure. Their forwards, including Jake Traboyevich with minimal carries, failed to build field position. Bax like Tantra Bojavic and Tolukula score flashy long-range tries, but the Pat couldn't sustain drives, drawing late chance against coach. Anthony Seabold Cherry Evans delivered a controlled showing for the Roosters, organizing attacks and linking

1:02well on the edge. His side piled on points in the second half, with strong props and backs like James Tedesco shining, signaling their jelling despite early tweaks. Manly heads away from home for the next month, where roster shakeups could reshape the side amid their slide, while Cherry Evans departs with a win, and fresh momentum. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered