Eighteen years after being invited to trial with the Manly Sea Eagles in 2008, Daly Cherry-Evans will take on his former team for the first time in his illustrious career.

Guess What? Manly Hates You Too.

In so many way, Andrew and Matty Johns were to Newcastle what Tom and Jake Trbojevic are to Manly today.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson said he has not asked Daly Cherry-Evans directly to tell him all of Manly’s “secrets” ahead of Thursday’s game, declaring it would not be “right”.

A couple of glaring defensive lapses will have Craig Bellamy’s alarm bells ringing after their loss to the Broncos in the Grand Final rematch.

Craig Fitzgibbon has inked a Sharks extension through to the end of 2029, but their remains doubts he has the squad to challenge for a first title since 2016 with multiple stars off-contract in 2026.

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has broken his silence on Ben Te’o’s shock resignation as assistant coach as rumours he could join Wayne Bennett and Payne Haas at Souths surfaced.

He didn’t grow up dreaming of playing in the NRL. He didn’t idolise rugby league stars or spend weekends glued to the TV watching games.

Roosters halfback Sam Walker has revealed the surprise blueprint between he and new five-eighth Daly Cherry-Evans as the club looks to turn around its floundering attack against Manly this week.

The Bulldogs have provided an update on several injured players, namely a high profile recruit, who is set to return earlier than anticipated.