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Foran: Job only half done as Sea Eagles soar from cellar into top-four range

The Sea Eagles have gone from cellar dwellers to destroyers in the last three months, most recently piling on scores of 50, 56 and 66 against the Cowboys, Titans and Bulldogs.

After a string of defeats over the opening month of the season, Des Hasler's side has been on an upward trajectory. They're now fifth, four points adrift of the top four.

A favourable run home, which includes just two of their next nine games against sides currently in the top four, makes the Sea Eagles at a realistic chance of securing a double chance in the finals.