Quote: matt king's cat "With TS seemingly keeping Mike Monas out of the halves despite Myler's injury it was probably only a matter of time before Gareth got his chance. Grix did ok on Sunday but he isn't and never will be a 6 or 7 despite him playing there consistently before we signed him. Imo we're short of a half in the squad and it looks like Lord Tony was waiting to give Gareth his opportunity. He's got the ability and will get all the coaching and encouragement he needs to make it in SL. As for Simon Grix I think his versatility sometimes does him an injustice.'"
With O'Brien starting, it is pretty important to keep Monas at hooker, he will give him a bit more time with the ball in his hands.