Sports Management

South Sydney’s iconic coach Wayne Bennett has firmly ruled out pursuing Manly’s veteran halfback Daly Cherry-Evans, arguing that the ongoing speculation over his potential departure from the Sea Eagles is a distraction that could damage the National Rugby League (NRL) season as a whole. Speaking on Wednesday, Bennett was unequivocal: South Sydney does not have the salary cap capacity to accommodate Cherry-Evans, and he urged clubs to work within established trade windows rather than engaging in last-minute, disruptive moves.