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#81 | Kieran Foran | Career Highs, The Comebacks & Footy’s Toughest Battles
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- Mar 15, 2026
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NRL veteran Kieran Foran joins Cooper & Matty to reflect on retirement and a career filled with huge highs and serious challenges. They revisit his early days at Manly, playing alongside the greats , and the influence of coach Des Hasler . Plus stories from the Titans years, Tom Trbojevic , David Fifita , and what coaching might look like next. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: [email protected] Timestamps 0:00-Retirement 5:00-DCE Wedding 9:00-Meeting Matty 14:00-Halves Training 18:20-Starting at Manly 25:00-Jamie Lyon 26:30-Des Hasler 31:20-Players Changing 39:30-Manly Drama 45:30-Physical & Mental Battles 58:30-2nd Stint at Manly 1:02:00-Tom Trbojevic 1:07:00-3 Years at Titans 1:10:00-David Fifita 1:15:00-NRL Coaching 1:19:00-Last Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.