The speculation over Kieran Foran's future is set to drag on, with the Manly five-eighth not expected to make a decision about whether to honour his $4.8 million, four-year deal with Parramatta until next week.
The indecision by the New Zealand vice-captain would appear to indicate that he is seriously considering walking away from the deal he signed three months ago after the Eels sought to change the terms of the lucrative contract.
Until Foran agrees to remove clauses enabling him to quit Parramatta at any time after he formally joins the club on November 1 if there are changes to the management or coach and which would then entitle him to a payout of up to one season's salary, the Eels won't ask the NRL to register his contract. It is believed they will accept a new get-out clause if Brad Arthur was no longer coach.
Arthur's presence has been cited as the only reason Foran is still considering the move after being advised by many people close to him the events of the past week demonstrate why he should not join Parramatta.
It has been reported that Foran became particularly uneasy about joining the Eels after comments by chairman Steve Sharp to Fairfax Media on Monday, in which he said: "Who is more important, the club or an individual?"
Meanwhile, the NRL is next week expected to reinforce their warning to Parramatta for the club to undergo an independent governance review and implement the findings by next February or start the 2016 season on minus four competition points.
Parramatta lodged an appeal two weeks ago and while there is likely to be some room for negotiation over the terms of the review, the NRL is unlikely to allow the Eels to conduct it themselves.
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With due respect to the apparent popular opinions of my fellow fans that the NRL should get lost etc, I hope that the NRL stands firm on its insistence for an independent review of our governance processes. IMO we badly need it.
Regarding Foran, I hope that he is still coming to us as IMO he will make a big difference however the quicker that he makes up his mind, the better for us because if he decides that his future lies elsewhere, we need to get moving asap to recruit a quality half for 2016 otherwise what we have experienced performance wise thus far will probably just continue on.
It doesn't matter how we feel about it EE, it doesn't matter what is right or wrong or even what is fair or unfair, the NRL holds all the aces in the pack. We need the NRL on side regardless.
IMO we shouldn't jeopardise 2016. If we do, whats the point in recruiting any quality players? To lose 4 points effectively will end any serious plan to compete come 2016.
We all know the club is more important than a individual but why would you say it to a reporter? That said, its a weak excuse not to join the club.
1.2 million a year is a lot of money and if Foran does not take it, it will be a real pity. I can just see Foran ripping it up for another club next year while the eels still struggle to find the right replacement for him.
I cannot believe Manly or Canterbury have the funds to match our offer. I wonder what Bozo will tell him to keep him at Manly?
I'm afraid we have to agree to disagree.
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