Foran slams media treatment

The New Zealand international last week signed with the Warriors on a one-year deal for 2017, putting weeks of speculation to bed, though the NRL must still approve the contract.

Foran, 26, struggled with personal demons throughout 2016 and ended a lucrative deal at Parramatta in July to address his mental health problems.

He took to Instagram on Sunday night to blast media outlets for their alleged meddling and to thank the public for their support.

I just want to express my appreciation to all of the people who continually send me well wishes and positive comments. It doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you. I am incredibly disappointed in the media prying into my personal life, especially my families. They choose to write stories based on total lies. I want to assure you, I have done nothing wrong. I took a break from the game because I felt I wasn't in the head space to uphold my commitments as a contracted footballer. I have been very open about my struggle with health issues and asked for time to concentrate on rebuilding my life. Every day I wake up with a positive outlook, but then I read my name in the headlines. This makes it very difficult to move forward with a positive mindset. Yes I accept that I am in the public eye as a footballer. But this shouldn't give the media a pass to write stories based on lies. All I have done, is gotten sick, admitted publicly to it and taken time out for myself. I just ask that I am given the time I need to heal in peace. Despite having to deal with the unwarranted media attacks, I am remaining focussed on coming back stronger than ever. Again, thank you to everyone who has supported me.

A photo posted by Kieran Foran (@kieranforan) on Sep 25, 2016 at 1:35am PDT