NRL set to prevent Kieran Foran's return at Warriors for start of 2017 season

December 29, 2016 6:47pmMichael CarayannisThe Daily TelegraphKIERAN Foran’s hopes of being cleared to play for the New Zealand Warriors in round one appear slim, with the NRL hesitant to give the controversial five-eighth the green light to return.It is understood Foran has made some headway with the game’s governing body since signalling his intentions to come back to league with the Auckland-based club.However, it is believed the NRL has some reservations about Foran fulfilling all the commitments he was told to complete before he was allowed to play again.The Warriors had been hopeful of sorting Foran’s clearance out before the new year, but chief executive Jim Doyle conceded this was unlikely.“We are still working with the NRL,” Doyle said. “That’s progressing well.“That’ll take a bit of time as we’ve always said it would do. Kieran is working continuously through some of the personal issues his had.“Every day, every week, every month he is getting better. He is heading in the right direction.“We would anticipate that taking place next year. That process is ongoing.”Barring a hiccup, Foran will be cleared to return to the NRL at some stage next year. But it is growing increasingly likely he will be forced to watch at least the first Warriors match against Newcastle from the sidelines.He is also continuing his rehabilitation from a serious shoulder injury.

"TDS is still young, with plenty of improvement left in him. He could still play Flegg in 2026 ffs. And despite being two years younger than Ryley Smith, he has played nine more NRL games."

"HFK, Fair point. Sure, we could. But balancing incoming youth with experience is almost a perennial issue. A constant cycle. It never really goes away. At least not for too long. "

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Beer Baron December 30, 2016 at 12:51am

Hahaha I wouldn't expect any less for you bricky
hindy December 30, 2016 at 6:21am

This bloke should be made to watch next year from the sidelines... It won't happen which makes my case of only signing players to 12 month contracts even stronger..
Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow December 30, 2016 at 7:10am

If I was banging that little blonde that he is, I don't think that I would have too many problems?
Maybe the chemist bill?
- CarloEEL2 > Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow December 30, 2016 at 8:35am
  
  Shoulda been me.......sniff
nudger December 30, 2016 at 9:30am

oh dear carlo . your at it again . your sex drive is through the roof lol good for you carlo
- Kurupt > nudger December 30, 2016 at 10:25am
  
  Don't worry Carlo, it’s not too late, you go ahead and put on your tight jeans and shoulder padded jean jacket and head to the pub, some mulleted stud will step up.
  - CarloEEL2 > Kurupt December 30, 2016 at 12:33pm
    
    Bahaha very funny!!!
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > nudger December 30, 2016 at 12:55pm
  
  Heres Carlo still in her 80s get up.
  - Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown December 30, 2016 at 12:56pm
    - CarloEEL2 > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown December 30, 2016 at 1:04pm
      
      I was a CHILD in the 80s !!!!