Premiership winning coach Anderson says Foran not worth the risk
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Premiership winning coach Chris Anderson says the Bulldogs have made a massive mistake signing Kieran Foran.
After a disappointing season with the Warriors, Foran signed a three-year-deal with Canterbury, starting next season.
Anderson, who won premierships with the Bulldogs and Storm, says the risk is too great for his old side.
"I think he's a tremendous footballer," he told
Seven News.
"But I don't think he's a great investment."
"He's had four clubs in four years - it'd be hard to be confident about that investment."
Anderson continued, saying he hasn't been impressed by current coach Des Hasler.
"It hasn't been pleasant for the last couple of years," he said.
"The players look worn out."
"They look tired mentally and I think Des is trying too hard."
"I haven't seen him (Josh Reynolds) improve a lot over the last four years which I think comes down to how structured the football is."
It's just the latest piece of criticism to hit the beleagured Hasler, with head conditioner
Donny Singe leaving the club this week.
Hasler couldn't attend a press conference on Saturday morning, with assistant Jim Dymock stepping in. Dymock, who had a brief stint in the gig back in 2011, said
he'd be ready to step in on a fulltime basis if Hasler is shown the door.
News also broke on Saturday that prop
James Graham had officially signed with the Dragons.
It's safe to say that Foran will not be re-signed beyond next year.
Hopefully we do not run out of duct tape over the next 18 months, though i hope Foran brings us a premiership next year. Go get em Foz you good thing!