The Kieran Forum

[Woodsie]

Pretty big difference imo. 5/8th you are maybe doing 10 - 15 tackles.
2nd row general over 30.

You may wish to reassess this post ... last night Foran was 1st up chasing every kick, making the 1st tackle, and often the 2nd and 3rd.

He put his body on the line all night.

Pss .. and how come with all our speedsters in the team .. not one of them could beat a geriatric, broken down old man to lead the chase.

 

[winnyason]

Foran has been one of best this season, Josh looks good at times but gets very faitgued against defending

 

[Go manly]

Anyone who in the last week has questioned the reasoning to extend foz contract
Repeat after me three times

I am an idiot
I am an idiot
I am an idiot

Breath and repeat

2nd verse
Any one questioning the drive, determination and loyalty of Fox to the manly club
Repeat after me

I am an idiot
I am an idiot
I am an idiot

Breathe and repeat

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

The change all round in Foran is quite remarkable

The Warriors couldn’t speak lower of a player after he left them

 

[Scorpio]

300k for Foz on current form is the easiest decision a coach will ever have.

I think last night's performance proved this... absolute bargain.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Foran feeling squeeze of tight cap​

He may be a big name in the NRL, but that’s not going to be a factor as Kieran Foran and the Sea Eagles try to overcome the salary cap squeeze at Manly and the positioning of Josh Schuster as their next No.6.
According to player agents – who live and breath the dollars and cents available in the game – that I have spoken to, Manly are in an extremely difficult spot when it comes to next year’s cap. To put it bluntly, they are full. Even a cut-price Foran deal will be hard to squeeze in.
Manly are likely to have to let go Marty Taupau, while lower-profile players such as Jorge Taufua and Morgan Boyle won’t be there. But the squeeze is really on Foran. If he is to stay on the northern beaches it would need to be on a minimal deal, or another player or two would have to be cut.

I spoke to Foran at length during the week and he expressed a strong desire to play on in the NRL and to win another title at Manly. But there is increasing pressure to play Schuster at five-eighth.
Schuster’s agent, Mario Tartak, wrote to Manly officials, reminding the club of promises that were made to Schuster in front of his agent, his mother and coach Des Hasler. The club told Schuster he would be playing in the No.6 and Foran would be returning to the club to play hooker. By continuing to ignore that promise, Schuster’s team says the Sea Eagles are jeopardising his future at the club.
The Sea Eagles have also signed Wests Tigers back-rower Kelma Tuilagi, making it even more logical for Schuster to play five-eighth.
The good news for Foran is that his form has been very good and his body has been holding up. He has a new agent in Chris Orr, who has strong contacts north of the border. The Gold Coast Titans could use Foran’s experience and direction, and he’s good friends with Dolphins recruiter Peter O’Sullivan.
The issue for Foran is he needs to be in Sydney to be a father to his two children, who he loves dearly. That would be a major consideration if he wanted to go to France to play with mate Mitchell Pearce.

Blue ‘Cheese’ on the nose with NRL again

Brandon Smith is destined for big things, but he has earned the ire of the NRL for another stupid act, and he needs to be careful.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Koko22]

Manly are likely to have to let go Marty Taupau, while lower-profile players such as Jorge Taufua and Morgan Boyle won’t be there. But the squeeze is really on Foran. If he is to stay on the northern beaches it would need to be on a minimal deal, or another player or two would have to be cut.

Will not miss any of those 3. But how would we not have any cap room? Marty is on 800k this season (back ended at least ) surety we can sign Foz again on minimum wage and still have some change.

If he wants more (probably deserves it) and can get it elsewhere wish him well. I would shop Harper around also he looks like english super league player if Bevan French can make it over there Harper would be a star.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Foran feeling squeeze of tight cap​

He may be a big name in the NRL, but that’s not going to be a factor as Kieran Foran and the Sea Eagles try to overcome the salary cap squeeze at Manly and the positioning of Josh Schuster as their next No.6.
According to player agents – who live and breath the dollars and cents available in the game – that I have spoken to, Manly are in an extremely difficult spot when it comes to next year’s cap. To put it bluntly, they are full. Even a cut-price Foran deal will be hard to squeeze in.
Manly are likely to have to let go Marty Taupau, while lower-profile players such as Jorge Taufua and Morgan Boyle won’t be there. But the squeeze is really on Foran. If he is to stay on the northern beaches it would need to be on a minimal deal, or another player or two would have to be cut.

I spoke to Foran at length during the week and he expressed a strong desire to play on in the NRL and to win another title at Manly. But there is increasing pressure to play Schuster at five-eighth.
Schuster’s agent, Mario Tartak, wrote to Manly officials, reminding the club of promises that were made to Schuster in front of his agent, his mother and coach Des Hasler. The club told Schuster he would be playing in the No.6 and Foran would be returning to the club to play hooker. By continuing to ignore that promise, Schuster’s team says the Sea Eagles are jeopardising his future at the club.
The Sea Eagles have also signed Wests Tigers back-rower Kelma Tuilagi, making it even more logical for Schuster to play five-eighth.
The good news for Foran is that his form has been very good and his body has been holding up. He has a new agent in Chris Orr, who has strong contacts north of the border. The Gold Coast Titans could use Foran’s experience and direction, and he’s good friends with Dolphins recruiter Peter O’Sullivan.
The issue for Foran is he needs to be in Sydney to be a father to his two children, who he loves dearly. That would be a major consideration if he wanted to go to France to play with mate Mitchell Pearce.

Blue ‘Cheese’ on the nose with NRL again

Brandon Smith is destined for big things, but he has earned the ire of the NRL for another stupid act, and he needs to be careful.

www.smh.com.au

I thought most of Forans current deal was covered by a third party agreement, maybe this won’t be extended and could be putting pressure on the cap.

 

[XV-1]

I thought most of Forans current deal was covered by a third party agreement, maybe this won’t be extended and could be putting pressure on the cap.

It was covered by a wealthy old lady who was a Manly supporter. She has passed on I believe, so I guess she can't pay the third party costs anymore.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Lol rubbish article, Foran good friends with O’Sullivan. He knocked the dickhead out years ago

 

[Shoe1]

If he can get 300 at manly and 600 at Redcliffe I wonder what will happen?

 

[stoodamire]

Foz is going great at the moment and i hope he sees out his career at Manly.

But i won't begrudge him if he chases the dollars elsewhere. Gotta put family first and set them up.

I can see him with a post footy media career. He is well spoken and enunciates his words.

 

[Go manly]

If josh achieves only a portion of what Foz has achieved and contributed to manly in his career he will be remembered well

There is a long time to go and I hope he achieves it but he could do much worse than to sit in the pocket of Foz and learn as much he can for now

Foz is in his twilight and has a genuine desire to be a part of the club in the future

Aka snake
His presence at training and around on game day is in valuable and proven with turbo

Foz could be the same with Josh

Des is a very traditional and loyal clubman and will always call in connections

Josh is going no where

DCE will be around the club for some time too

Our future is bright

 

[Eagle 1]

Foran feeling squeeze of tight cap​

He may be a big name in the NRL, but that’s not going to be a factor as Kieran Foran and the Sea Eagles try to overcome the salary cap squeeze at Manly and the positioning of Josh Schuster as their next No.6.
According to player agents – who live and breath the dollars and cents available in the game – that I have spoken to, Manly are in an extremely difficult spot when it comes to next year’s cap. To put it bluntly, they are full. Even a cut-price Foran deal will be hard to squeeze in.
Manly are likely to have to let go Marty Taupau, while lower-profile players such as Jorge Taufua and Morgan Boyle won’t be there. But the squeeze is really on Foran. If he is to stay on the northern beaches it would need to be on a minimal deal, or another player or two would have to be cut.

I spoke to Foran at length during the week and he expressed a strong desire to play on in the NRL and to win another title at Manly. But there is increasing pressure to play Schuster at five-eighth.
Schuster’s agent, Mario Tartak, wrote to Manly officials, reminding the club of promises that were made to Schuster in front of his agent, his mother and coach Des Hasler. The club told Schuster he would be playing in the No.6 and Foran would be returning to the club to play hooker. By continuing to ignore that promise, Schuster’s team says the Sea Eagles are jeopardising his future at the club.
The Sea Eagles have also signed Wests Tigers back-rower Kelma Tuilagi, making it even more logical for Schuster to play five-eighth.
The good news for Foran is that his form has been very good and his body has been holding up. He has a new agent in Chris Orr, who has strong contacts north of the border. The Gold Coast Titans could use Foran’s experience and direction, and he’s good friends with Dolphins recruiter Peter O’Sullivan.
The issue for Foran is he needs to be in Sydney to be a father to his two children, who he loves dearly. That would be a major consideration if he wanted to go to France to play with mate Mitchell Pearce.

Blue ‘Cheese’ on the nose with NRL again

Brandon Smith is destined for big things, but he has earned the ire of the NRL for another stupid act, and he needs to be careful.

www.smh.com.au

It makes you wonder what's going on with our cap, the 3 players mentioned would be about 1.2m in total, yet can only offer Foz 300k. Once Marty departs that's 850k to play with off the bat, with only Tuilagi our only major buy for 2023. And any leftovers will be rewarded upgrades.

 

[Eagle 1]

Foz is going great at the moment and i hope he sees out his career at Manly.

But i won't begrudge him if he chases the dollars elsewhere. Gotta put family first and set them up.

I can see him with a post footy media career. He is well spoken and enunciates his words.

Would like Foz to stay connected to the club in an assistant coaching capacity after his playing days are done. This guy is so inspirational in so many ways, conducts himself well on and off the field, would be perfect in a half and 5/8 mentoring roll. These are the guys you don't wont to let go...

 

[XV-1]

There seems to be very short memories here on silvertails.
Foz left for $$ before with zero care for Manly.
No big deal if he does the same again.

 

[Eagle 1]

There seems to be very short memories here on silvertails.
Foz left for $$ before with zero care for Manly.
No big deal if he does the same again.

Know what you're saying XV-1, but that was a while ago now, people and circumstances have changed. The whole Foz and DCE thing back then was an ugly stain on the club, we've all moved on from that now.

 

[MadMarcus]

There seems to be very short memories here on silvertails.
Foz left for $$ before with zero care for Manly.
No big deal if he does the same again.

We all know what he did was bad, but I’m not so sure he was motivated by money. There was a toxic hatred for the club in the senior playing group that Foz was caught up in, and he also mistakenly thought BA was the messiah.

 

[Budgie]

Des is a very traditional and loyal clubman and will always call in connections

Waiting .... waiting ........

 

[Brookie Bob]

‘They’re in a real squeeze’: Manly set to lose several guns amid cap pressure - NRL Whispers

‘They’re in a real squeeze’: Manly set to lose several guns amid cap pressure - NRL Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au