LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a momentous occasion for Kiwi international Kieran Foran, the seasoned rugby league veteran is set to join an elite club of NRL players as he clocks up his 300th game leading the Gold Coast Titans against St George Illawarra in Wollongong tomorrow.
Foran, now 34 years young, will cement his place alongside other legendary Kiwi stars such as Benji Marshall, Jesse Bromwich, Adam Blair, Ruben Wiki, Simon Mannering, and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as the seventh New Zealander to reach this impressive milestone.
Starting his NRL career at the tender age of 19 with Manly Warringah, Foran has since embarked on a rollercoaster journey encompassing stints with various clubs including Parramatta, the Warriors, Canterbury Bankstown, a return to his roots at Manly, and now finding himself at the Gold Coast Titans where he has added 37 games to his tally so far.
Foran's club debut with the Warriors marked the beginning of a fruitful chapter in his career as he made an impactful statement with a try against the Titans back in April 2017, forever etching his name in the history books as Warrior #217.
As he joins the esteemed 300-game club, Foran follows in the footsteps of fellow former Warriors greats such as Blair, Ryan Hoffman, Steve Price, Wiki, and Mannering, solidifying his place among the rugby league elite.
While two other New Zealand-born players in the form of James Tamou and Josh Papalii have also achieved this remarkable milestone, they opted to represent Australia instead.
Nonetheless, Foran's accomplishment stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication and passion for the game, showcasing his resilience and tenacity throughout his impressive career.