SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Daly Cherry-Evans of Manly looks on during the round 23 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Manly Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Manly Sea Eagles Head Coach Trent Barrett today officially named premiership, Origin and International halfback Daly Cherry-Evans as Jamie Lyon's successor as the club's new captain.

And the club's newest international Jake Trbojevic has been named as vice-captain.

Barrett hailed the naming of the two as having key roles as part of a brand new era for Manly.

“Daly has been a standout during our pre-season. He is a natural leader and was an obvious choice for us as our next captain,’’ Barrett said.

“Jake is our vice-captain and being only 22-years-old, the experience he will gain in this role alongside Daly gives us a long two long term leaders who can take this club to where it needs to be.”

At 27, Cherry-Evans has already played 146 games for the Sea Eagles after debuting in the premiership winning 2011 side. Trbojevic has played 47 games after debuting in 2013.

Cherry-Evans said it was a great honour to be named captain of such a successful and proud club like the Sea Eagles.

“I really was quite surprised when Trent told me,’’ Cherry-Evans said.

“There was such a large group of players to choose from and I’m really quite chuffed that it’s me that’s going to lead this side into really good days I believe.

“I love this club and I certainly am proud to lead out such a strong group of men and an outstanding football team this year."

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