Kieran Foran sympathises with Kalyn Ponga, even after he escaped suspension over the State of Origin shot that will sideline Manly's Tolu Koula from at least two more games.
Koula returned to Sea Eagles headquarters in good spirits on Thursday morning after Ponga's shoulder charge knocked him out of NSW's 22-20 comeback win in the series opener.
Foran would not be drawn on the high shot that left Blues debutant Koula sprawled on the Accor Stadium turf, and led to Ponga being sent from the field.
"I don't have a view on it, I'm not going to comment on the incident last night. I just focus on what's happening here at club land," Foran said.
Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu will both miss Friday night's NRL clash against Cronulla, the latter after cramping up in the second half of his NSW recall.
