April 04, 2026

#hakinakina: FORAN’S COACHING ERA OFF TO FLYING START WITH MANLY STATEMENT WIN

Matthew Tukaki Posted On April 4, 2026

Kieran Foran’s coaching reign at Manly has begun in emphatic fashion, with the Sea Eagles delivering a dominant win over the Dolphins in his first game in charge.

The former Kiwis playmaker, who only recently stepped into the interim head coach role, guided Manly to a commanding 52–18 victory, marking a dramatic turnaround for a side that had struggled at the start of the season.

Foran was appointed after the club parted ways with coach Anthony Seibold following a winless opening to the 2026 NRL campaign.

In his debut at the helm, Manly showed renewed energy and cohesion, running in a high number of points and controlling the match from early on.

Star fullback Tom Trbojevic played a key role in the performance, producing a standout display as the Sea Eagles piled on points and dominated across the park.

The result has injected fresh confidence into the club, with players responding strongly to the leadership change and showing signs of a more structured and aggressive style of play.

Foran, a long-time Manly figure and former premiership winner with the club, took over the role after transitioning from an assistant coaching position earlier this season.

The convincing win provides early momentum for the new coach, with hopes the performance can spark a turnaround in Manly’s season after a difficult start.

Attention now turns to whether Foran can build on the breakthrough result and maintain consistency as the Sea Eagles look to climb the NRL ladder.