Wayne Bennett was coaching for a decade before Foran was even born. He puts the new Manly mentor’s rapid rise down to one golden rule.

The Sea Eagles’ stunning resurgence under interim coach Kieran Foran has upped the ante when it comes to the contracts of a raft of key players.

Sea Eagles have secured the club legend as head coach on a three-year deal after an impressive run of results since taking over from Anthony Seibold.

Sea Eagles owner Scott Penn says Kieran Foran can guide the club to the premiership this year after signing a new long-term deal as head coach.

Interim no more. One of Manly’s favourite sons, who won a premiership as a player in 2011, will coach the side for three more years.

Wayne Bennett was coaching for a decade before Foran was even born. He puts the new Manly mentor’s rapid rise down to one golden rule.

Not since John “Bomber” Peard 46 years ago has a player traded the boots for a clipboard so quickly.