- 9 Jul 2015
- Manly Daily
- Andrew Prentice
Foran ‘so fortunate’ to line up with Lyon
MILESTONE MATCH FOR SEA EAGLES SKIPPER
We just have to make it a weekto-week proposition. There is no point looking too far ahead
– Kieran Foran
SEA Eagles pivot Kieran Foran yesterday heaped praise on skipper Jamie Lyon, labelling him the “ultimate leader”.
The Parramatta-bound five-eighth said his captain, who will chalk up 200 games in maroon and white on Monday night against the Titans, was one of the best footballers he had played alongside.
“I feel very fortunate to have played so many games with Killer (Lyon),’’ he said.
“It doesn’t matter what position you play him, he is capable of coming up with matchwinning plays.
“It will be an honour to be out there with him for such a landmark occasion.”
Foran did not participate in yesterday’s field session at the Sydney Academy of Sport due to an ankle complaint.
Scans confirmed no serious damage and he is desperate to play against the Gold Coast as the Sea Eagles mount a late charge to the top eight.
“Ever since I have played first grade (2009) we have played finals, so hopefully this year is no different,’’ Foran said.
“We just have to make it a week-to-week proposition. There is no point looking too far ahead.
“It would be nice to string a few games together — it’s been an injury-interrupted year for me.
“I’ll be sweet come Monday. Once the bruising and swelling goes down I’ll be ready to go.”
Foran also has no doubt his halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans will not be rattled by the Gold Coast supporters, who are expected to be volatile.
“I am sure he’ll let his football do the talking,’’ he said.
“He’s used to copping a bit of flak. He’ll be fine.”
Meanwhile, interchange prop James Hasson confirmed he had verbally agreed to terms with the Eels for 2016.
It opens the door for local junior Darcy Lussick to return to the peninsula after three years in the engine room at Parramatta.