Live: Sea Eagles smash 'putrid' Dolphins in Foran's first game as coach

The Manly Sea Eagles have secured a resounding victory over the Dolphins at Redcliffe, marking a triumphant start for Kieran Foran in his inaugural outing as head coach. The win effectively ends a lean spell for the Brookvale-based club, who controlled the tempo from the opening whistle to dismantle a struggling Dolphins outfit in a high-stakes NRL encounter that has reshaped expectations for both franchises.

While Foran’s tactical shift was the primary narrative entering the fixture, the clinical execution on the field reflected a disciplined side hungry for redemption. The Dolphins, conversely, struggled to maintain defensive structures under sustained pressure, leading to a scoreline that seasoned observers have described as a stark reality check for the Queensland side’s current roster depth.

“The transition of a tactical mastermind from the turf to the coaches’ box often defines a club’s era; Foran’s debut suggests the Sea Eagles have finally found their strategic compass.”

The result provides immediate momentum for Manly as they look to ascend the ladder, while the Dolphins face a period of intense internal review following a performance that lacked competitive edge. As the season progresses, Foran’s immediate impact at the helm provides a blueprint for a renewed Sea Eagles culture built on defensive grit and high-percentage football.