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Its up to you, Kieran Foran
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04 Feb 10 @ 05:52pm by JASON AVEDISSIAN
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/it-s-up-to-you-kieran/
THE ball is squarely back in Kieran Forans court, with the Sea Eagles hoping the attraction of taking his game to the highest level is enough enticement to secure him on a long-term deal.
The talented youngster, his mum and manager met with Manly management at Narrabeen this week.
The Manly Daily understands an attractive deal of up to four years remains on the table for the teenager.
Foran, who presents terrific utility value for the Sea Eagles, is likely to start the 2010 NRL season in Matt Orfords No.7 jumper.
But before the 19-year-old can concentrate on his on-field exploits, his immediate future in the game needs settling.
Manly CEO Graham Lowe held talks with Foran this week and remains hopeful the club can secure him on a long-term deal.
And the former New Zealand coach believes the lure of developing his game under Des Hasler will keep the youngster at Brookvale.
Hes been given some compelling reasons as to why he should stay, Lowe said on Thursday.
I think that Des has got the ability to deliver him to a new level of his career, and Im sure Kieran recognises that.
Most of the process has been completed, its just a matter of Kieran having a think about what he wants to do.
Id like to think wed be optimistic that he will want to stay here.
The balls in his court.
Lowe said while there is no time limit hanging over Foran, a decision is required soon.
Kierans under no pressure, Lowe said.
Its certainly something that we dont want hanging around, weve got to be thinking of the future.
Hes been working through it and talking with Des on a regular basis and we have played a strong card to keep him.
Its been made as clear as possible that hes only just at the start of what could be a fantastic career.
Its up to him, at some stage, youve just got to sit back and let the player decide.
* sport
o Rugby League
04 Feb 10 @ 05:52pm by JASON AVEDISSIAN
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/it-s-up-to-you-kieran/
THE ball is squarely back in Kieran Forans court, with the Sea Eagles hoping the attraction of taking his game to the highest level is enough enticement to secure him on a long-term deal.
The talented youngster, his mum and manager met with Manly management at Narrabeen this week.
The Manly Daily understands an attractive deal of up to four years remains on the table for the teenager.
Foran, who presents terrific utility value for the Sea Eagles, is likely to start the 2010 NRL season in Matt Orfords No.7 jumper.
But before the 19-year-old can concentrate on his on-field exploits, his immediate future in the game needs settling.
Manly CEO Graham Lowe held talks with Foran this week and remains hopeful the club can secure him on a long-term deal.
And the former New Zealand coach believes the lure of developing his game under Des Hasler will keep the youngster at Brookvale.
Hes been given some compelling reasons as to why he should stay, Lowe said on Thursday.
I think that Des has got the ability to deliver him to a new level of his career, and Im sure Kieran recognises that.
Most of the process has been completed, its just a matter of Kieran having a think about what he wants to do.
Id like to think wed be optimistic that he will want to stay here.
The balls in his court.
Lowe said while there is no time limit hanging over Foran, a decision is required soon.
Kierans under no pressure, Lowe said.
Its certainly something that we dont want hanging around, weve got to be thinking of the future.
Hes been working through it and talking with Des on a regular basis and we have played a strong card to keep him.
Its been made as clear as possible that hes only just at the start of what could be a fantastic career.
Its up to him, at some stage, youve just got to sit back and let the player decide.
