300 of the best for Kieran Foran
Kieran Foran will join the decorated 300-game club when his Titans side take on the Dragons this weekend at WIN Stadium in Wollongong. Kieran will become the 53rd player in the history of the premiership to reach the 300-game mark.
The Premiership-winner made his NRL debut against the Canberra Raiders during the 2009 season while playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Incredibly, he is now in his 16th season of playing in the NRL. He has played most of his games for the Sea Eagles, with other stints at the Eels, Bulldogs, Warriors and now the Titans.
An NRL legend and New Zealand Kiwis international, Kieran won the 2011 NRL Premiership with the Sea Eagles and also played in the 2013 Grand Final against the Roosters. The Rugby League Players Associations wishes Kieran the best for his 300th match in the NRL Premiership.
RLPA CEO Clint Newton congratulates Kieran Foran on his 300-game milestone
“On behalf of the Rugby League Players Association, I would like to congratulate Kieran Foran on reaching the massive 300-game milestone,” said RLPA CEO Clint Newton.
“The way Kieran has approached his career, and the way he plays, makes him a player that could easily have played in any era. He is skilful, tough and, most importantly, incredibly adaptable and versatile.
“He is the type of player and person that every player would absolutely love to with. He is the ultimate teammate on and off the field, which is a credit to his rugby league abilities and his personal attributes.
“His career so far has been hugely successful as a Premiership winner and international player, but his career hasn’t been without adversity. The quality that really makes Kieran stand above the crowd is how he has been able to overcome that adversity and be able to continue to perform at the highest level.
“To think where he is now in his career as a great player and amazing leader is proof of the type of person he is and why so many people are proud to call him a teammate and friend.”
RLPA General Manager of Player and Football Operations Jamie Buhrer congratulates Kieran Foran on his 300-game milestone
“Kieran, a huge congratulations on bringing up 300 games this weekend. It’s an incredible achievement,” says Jamie Buhrer.
“Winning a Grand Final in 2011 stands out as a highlight in Kieran’s career. He’s also gone on to have such a great career, representing his country, and performing at the elite level for multiple clubs.
“Kieran is one of the toughest players I played with, the way he throws his body around and because of some of the injuries he has had to overcome.
“I look forward to watching Kieran run out for his big 300th game, and hopefully more to come after that. I am personally super proud of him and wishing him all the best this weekend.”
RLPA Player Transition Manager Joe Galuvao congratulates Kieran Foran on his 300-game milestone
“I want to congratulate Kieran on 300 games, which is a wonderful milestone for him to reach,” said Joe Galuvao.
“I am sure, on the way to 300 games, Kieran probably doubted whether he could get to here. However, now he is here it is a testament to and reflection of his toughness, resilience, and durability considering all the adversity he has had to overcome. That is the thing I am most proud of on Kieran’s journey.
“I am very privileged to have called Kieran a teammate and more importantly a friend. On behalf of me and my family, we are so proud of Kieran. I am sure he will take some time to reflect on his journey and that there is plenty left in the tank.
“Congratulations, Kieran and all the best for your 300th game.”
THE 300 CLUB (52 players)
430 Cameron Smith Melbourne 2002-2020
372 Cooper Cronk Melbourne, Sydney Roosters 2004-2019
355 Darren Lockyer Brisbane 1995-2011
350 Terry Lamb Western Suburbs, Canterbury 1980-1996
349 Steve Menzies Manly, Northern Eagles 1993-2008
348 Paul Gallen Cronulla 2001-2019
347 Corey Parker Brisbane 2001-2016
346 Benji Marshall Wests Tigers, St George Illawarra, Brisbane, South Sydney 2003-2021
338 Chris Heighington Wests Tigers, Cronulla, Newcastle 2003-2018
337 Darius Boyd Brisbane, St George Illawarra, Newcastle 2006-2020
336 Brad Fittler Penrith, Sydney Roosters 1989-2004
336 John Sutton South Sydney 2004-2019
335 Jesse Bromwich Melbourne, Dolphins 2010-2024
332 Cliff Lyons North Sydney, Manly 1985-1999
331 Adam Blair Melbourne, Wests Tigers, Brisbane, Warriors 2006-2020
330 Nathan Hindmarsh Parramatta 1998-2012
330 Ben Hunt Brisbane, St George Illawarra 2009-2024
328 Andrew Ettingshausen Cronulla 1983-2000
326 Ryan Hoffman Melbourne, Warriors 2003-2018
325 Geoff Gerard Parramatta, Manly, Penrith 1974-1989
325 Josh Morris St George Illawarra, Canterbury, Cronulla, Syd Roosters 2007-2021
324 Luke Lewis Penrith, Cronulla 2001-2018
323 Johnathan Thurston Bulldogs, North Queensland 2002-2018
323 Gavin Cooper North Queensland, Gold Coast, Penrith 2006-2020
323 Daly Cherry-Evans Manly 2011-2024
319 Billy Slater Melbourne 2003-2018
318 Jason Croker Canberra 1991-2006
317 Hazem El Masri Bulldogs 1996-2009
317 Aiden Tolman Melbourne, Canterbury, Cronulla 2008-2022
315 Paul Langmack Canterbury, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs 1983-1999
315 Luke Priddis Canberra, Brisbane, Penrith, St George Illawarra 1997-2010
313 Steve Price Bulldogs, Warriors 1994-2009
313 Brent Kite St George Illawarra, Manly, Penrith 2002-2015
313 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves Manly, Sydney Roosters 2009-2024
311 Ruben Wiki Canberra, Warriors 1993-2008
309 Petero Civoniceva Brisbane, Penrith 1998-2012
309 Mitchell Pearce Sydney Roosters, Newcastle 2007-2021
309 Andrew McCullough Brisbane, Newcastle, St George Illawarra 2008-2022
307 Brett Kimmorley Newcastle, Hunter, Melb, N Eagles, Cronulla, C’bury 1995-2010
307 James Tamou North Queensland, Penrith, Wests Tigers 2009-2023
307 Jarrod Croker Canberra 2009-2023
306 Mitch Aubusson Sydney Roosters 2007-2020
306 Michael Jennings Penrith, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta 2007-2024
304 Sam Thaiday Brisbane 2003-2018
303 Anthony Watmough Northern Eagles, Manly, Parramatta 2002-2015
303 Robbie Farah Wests Tigers, South Sydney 2003-2019
302 Anthony Minichiello Sydney Roosters 2000-2014
301 Luke Ricketson Sydney Roosters 1991-2005
301 Simon Mannering Warriors 2005-2018
301 Josh Papali’i Canberra 2011-2024
300 Scott Prince North Qld, Brisbane, Wests Tigers, Gold Coast 1998-2013
300 John Morris Newcastle, Parramatta, Wests Tigers, Cronulla 2001-2014
