Daly Cherry-Evans returns as Roosters unleash triple-attack threat vs Storm

Daly Cherry-Evans returns to the Roosters’ spine as the club names its biggest attacking weapons for the blockbuster NRL showdown against Melbourne Storm on Team List Tuesday.

What happened?

The official team lists dropped on Tuesday for the Roosters vs Storm clash, and Sydney’s attacking trio of Sam Walker, Reece Robson and Daly Cherry-Evans is back in full force after State of Origin duties. Walker slots back into halfback, Robson returns at dummy-half, and Cherry-Evans is set to exploit the extra space created by their return. The reshuffle hands the Roosters a clear edge in attack, with the trio expected to test Melbourne’s reshuffled defensive combinations.

Why it matters for Daly Cherry-Evans

Cherry-Evans’ inclusion alongside Walker and Tupou gives the Roosters firepower on both edges, with the trio’s combined creativity and finishing ability likely to stretch the Storm’s tired defenders late in the game. Betting markets have already reacted, with Cherry-Evans’ try-assist and player-performance markets gaining appeal as the Roosters chase a bigger attacking ceiling. The Storm, meanwhile, are missing Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster, leaving Tyran Wishart to shoulder a heavier load in attack.

How the Roosters plan to attack

Walker’s long passing and Robson’s quick service at dummy-half should create faster rucks, giving Cherry-Evans more time to attack around the edges. Daniel Tupou’s return to the wing-fresh off his 300th NRL game-adds a finishing threat that punters can back in anytime-try markets. The Roosters’ bench shuffle also tightens competition for interchange minutes, making player-minute projections harder to call.

What comes next

Melbourne’s reshuffled halves pairing of Wishart and Trent Toelau will need to keep the Storm’s attack alive, but the loss of Hughes and Munster tilts the midfield balance toward Sydney. The Roosters’ edge attack now has the personnel to exploit any lapses, with Cherry-Evans’ link play the key to unlocking Melbourne’s reshuffled defensive structure. Kick-off is set for the scheduled NRL round, with betting markets already pricing in the impact of the Roosters’ reshuffle.