A few weeks ago, before he put pen to paper with the Sydney Roosters, Daly Cherry-Evans was still doing his bit for Manly.

The Manly champion was unveiled in Roosters colours for the first time on Thursday, but made a point of remaining in contact with his eventual No. 7 successor at the Sea Eagles, Joey Walsh.

Joey Walsh at Manly training on Friday. Credit: Peter Rae/SMH

The pair even caught up a handful of times at the local park at Curl Curl, where both players reside, and kicked the ball around.

At 19, Walsh is likely to start next season in NSW Cup, or with a bit of luck on the NRL bench. Canberra recruit Jamal Fogarty and Luke Brooks will be the starting halves.

But with Cherry-Evans’ priceless advice, the chance to learn under Fogarty, and new assistant coach Kieran Foran

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