The Kieran Forum

[globaleagle]

I voted best season since 2011 - and I think I'm right.

 

[Captain Moondog]

I said I thought he'd live forever and I'm right so far.

 

[jbay]

Not so many knockers anymore that schuster isnt get s crack at 5/8

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I have to eat humble pie , and a very big piece of it !!

 

[master blaster]

Some halves are just meant to play together. It's incredible to see Cherry and Foz picking up where they left off 10 years ago, completing each other's games. Of course I'd love to see them get another premiership, but man, in a year filled mostly with sh*t, they have made this team very fun to watch.

My mate and me talk about this all the time. He is Manly through and through, its like he never left, he just fits the picture

 

[Damien2812]

What a good story this has been since leaving Manly Foran has missed chunks of seasons until he returned to Manly and is now playing his best footy in years and most importantly has been on the field for majority of the season so far..

 

[sheridanstand78]

I remember the hurt of 2014/15 when it was clear that his head and heart were not at our club.

It was sad cause I absolutely adored him as a player at the time and I saw him as a future captain of Manly.

I always hoped that he could come back to the club and be part of the family again..

What he has done this season is miraculous. His steady hand guiding the team around has freed up 2 of our biggest weapons. DCE and Tommy are playing their natural games and torching opposition teams while Foran is smart enough to do the simple things, He remains a great hole runner, knows how to put a guy away with a glorious pass and his short kicking game remains lethal..

I am most impressed by his defense and the courage he shows putting his body on the line. They can talk all they want about buys of the year. For me he has been a big reason why our team is flying high right now as his presence is giving the younger guys so much confidence.

I would certainly be looking to retain him for a couple of years if possible.

He has redeemed himself in my book!

 

[nightster]

I voted best season since 2011 - and I think I'm right.

me too

 

[SeaEagle21]

Some things are just meant to be and Foran at Manly under Des is one of them. For a guy that has an injury riddled career he still hits the line and straightens our attack as good as any player in the comp.

He was one of those signings i wasn't sure about (not for or against) but glad he has knocked the doubt i had out.

Leadership in abundance and the fire/intensity he brings (he was giving stick to a Parra player last night after he put a good shot in him) is straight from the 2011-13 Sea Eagles.

He is the perfect partner for DCE to allow his natural eyes up footy to shine.

Another of many Des's masterstroke and very similar to the BK signing of the past with his influence.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Foran is really starting to hit top touch at the right time of the season for the club.

Amazed at how well his body has held, lots of credit to the conditioning staff and most of all Foz on his relentless dedication to getting his body right.

He’s started to dummy and go himself which adds another big threat to that edge. Looking a little faster atm as well. Getting sharper every week, as is his combo with dce.

 

[wombatgc]

Your hope is turning to reality. Even though Des shot that theory down in flames last night. Can't keep us under the radar anymore Des.

Ahaha…he dismissed the question, quicker than his barber.

 

[MadMarcus]

As good as Foz’s own game has been, his strength in my mind has always been his influence on others (eg. he is the only person ever who could fire up T-Rex). I think he has been a big factor in the improvement in the players around him.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I didn't want Foz back now I want him to stay. The Shoe in the back row forms part of the best back row in the game and as a bonus he is a talented 5/8.

 

[wombatgc]

As good as Foz’s own game has been, his strength in my mind has always been his influence on others (eg. he is the only person ever who could fire up T-Rex). I think he has been a big factor in the improvement in the players around him.

Fully agree. He might not be playing in the forwards like BK did, but he is having an inspirational effect of the younger brigade.

 

[Eagle 1]

Love the way he brings the younger players back to earth after we score a try, water bottle in hand barking out orders. Think we have taken up our option on him for next year. He's old school and so what Manly needs.

 

[Kevinward777]

A lot longer than many predicted - much like Des it would seem.

 

[Fil]

Does anyone have a link or able to post the news article on Foran from the Daily Telegraph this morning?

 

[JenEagle]

Love the way he brings the younger players back to earth after we score a try, water bottle in hand barking out orders. Think we have taken up our option on him for next year. He's old school and so what Manly needs.

i think we need him for the next two years. schu will be able to step into the 5/8 role in 2024

 

[Eagle 1]

i think we need him for the next two years. schu will be able to step into the 5/8 role in 2024

Thinking that way also, Foz has really turned back the clock, and can see him here for at least 2 more seasons. Schuster on the other hand looks like he will fill out to be a bigger body next year, kinda liking where he is now tbh. A ball playing second rower who doesn't mind the heavy stuff is a rarity these days.

 

[Ned]

It's been awesome, exactly the way I wanted it to go, and the exact opposite of what I though would happen.