Manly Sea Eagles coach Kieran Foran has issued a stark warning regarding his team's dwindling finals aspirations, emphasizing the need for improvement after a third straight loss.
The team has faced a tough month, suffering defeats against the Parramatta Eels, North Queensland Cowboys, and now the Gold Coast Titans, putting their chances of a successful campaign in jeopardy.
Despite these setbacks, Foran, in his inaugural coaching year, is determined to guide the team out of this slump and believes in their potential to turn the season around.
"It's definitely a challenge for sure, but I didn't take the job thinking I wasn't going to be challenged," Foran stated during a post-match interview.
"I love being challenged. I have my whole life, and this is no different.
"We're in this together. We'll fight the way out of it. I've got full belief in where we're heading this year I haven't deviated from that."
Foran's resolve and commitment are crucial as the Sea Eagles face the pressing need to improve if they wish to stave off further decline and keep their playoff dreams alive.