Kieran Foran has been cleared to make his comeback in round three after the NRL registered his Warriors contract.
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Foran will still need to undergo further psychological assessment before his return to ensure he has overcome the issues that resulted in his departure from Parramatta. The development ends months of speculation about whether head office deemed him a fit and proper person for registration.
Foran said he welcomed the opportunity to resume his career.
"Naturally I would love to return in round one because I love rugby league and I love being part of the Warriors squad," Foran said.
"But both the Warriors and NRL have put my welfare first throughout, so I am just happy that my contract is registered and I now have a date for my return."
It's understood one of the conditions placed upon Foran was that he end his association with former brothel owner Eddie Hayson.
"I have always said that my priority is ensuring Kieran's wellbeing – and his football career is secondary," NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said.
"The expert advice we recently received indicates that Kieran's recovery has reached the point where he is physically and mentally fit to return to rugby league.
"Consequently, we have today registered his contract to play with the Warriors in 2017.
"However, we want to be doubly sure that Kieran is in the right state of mind and have therefore decided to defer his return to the NRL until round three so a further psychological assessment can be made.
"Kieran will only be allowed to play again in the NRL if that assessment is positive. Conditions will also be placed on his contract relating to integrity matters following the review of his gambling associations last year."
Foran will again strike up a halves combination with his former Kiwi teammate Shaun Johnson.
"Naturally, we are keen to see Kieran back on the field as soon as possible but we have always shared the NRL's view that the most important thing is to ensure Kieran is mentally and physically ready for the demands of the NRL," said Warriors CEO Jim Doyle.
"We have seen Kieran's progress over the last few months and we are confident he will be ready for round three.
"Kieran has already become an integral part of the Warriors squad off the field and his teammates will be thrilled to see him back on the field."