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.