Sydney Roosters eye Daly Cherry-Evans for next season

The Sydney Roosters are considering signing Daly Cherry-Evans, the veteran captain of the Manly Sea Eagles. The club hopes to bring him on board next season. They see Cherry-Evans as a suitable mentor for their younger players, similar to how they brought in Cooper Cronk from Melbourne, who helped them win two championships in 2018 and 2019. Cherry-Evans, who is 36, will be a free agent at the end of the season. He remains in top form, despite having played over 300 games in the NRL. The Roosters have already signed Chad Townsend this season for a similar role, but he is expected to retire soon. Sources close to the Roosters confirmed the team's interest in Cherry-Evans, but they have not yet made an official approach. Another team, the Dolphins, are also reportedly interested in the State of Origin captain. In other news, Matty Nicholson made a strong debut for the Raiders, scoring two tries against the Broncos. His former team, Warrington, let him go due to a clever negotiation that included a buy-out clause in his contract. Manly officials are also watching Beau Alexander, son of Greg 'Brandy' Alexander. The 18-year-old is showing promise in the junior ranks and is a running halfback like his father. Finally, the North Queensland Cowboys are being considered strong favorites to travel to Las Vegas in 2026. Their connection to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL could make them a popular team in that setting.