Overview
- Kieran Foran’s first game in charge delivered a 52–18 away win over the Dolphins on Thursday, with Manly leading 28–0 at half in what reports called a record road victory for a debut coach.
- Foran kept the team largely unchanged and said the shift was about mindset and effort, praising 67 strong minutes but noting late lapses that let in three tries.
- Back-rower Haumole Olakau’atu said Foran told him to play freely, and he responded with about 250 metres from 23 runs and multiple key involvements.
- The 35-year-old rose from assistant to interim coach days after Anthony Seibold’s sacking following three losses, and he has said age is irrelevant and tough calls on former teammates will not faze him.
- Club reporting indicates the board plans to let Foran run the team for the season and keep him on next year’s staff as longer-term coaching options are assessed.