BY RICHARD HOGAN

A refreshed Kieran Foran says he’s happy to be out of Sydney and is grateful to be around so much love in Auckland.

“It’s been great. It’s a breath of fresh air actually. I needed it,” the five-eigth said at the New Zealand Warriors season launch.

“It’s great to get out of Sydney and come home around extended family and just get back to my roots. Just being around big love and to start fresh at a new club.”

Foran has had a horror twelve months but is relieved to have football back in his life.

“It’s been brilliant. The boys have made me feel welcome from the get-go and I just think all kiwis are like that. It’s just one big family and it’s no different at the Warriors.

“From the moment I walked into the place, I knew a few boys from the Kiwis side, but I got to know everyone really quick and I’ve really enjoyed my time so far.”

Foran joins Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck one arguably the most impressive spine in the NRL.