The one thing you can't criticize Managhan for his his tackling. I think he's the best pound for pound tackler we have.

Ive never rated him and most people will think i'm just saying that but i haven't

even when he was top on the Albert Goldthorpe standings i didn't think much of him

He has been a BIG disappointment considering he was Joey Johns replacement

We've not had a decent scrum half for years

unfortunately we can level enormous criticism at the rest of his game,his surly misdemeanour doesn't endear him to the fans either.
overall he has been a disappointment.

I'm loving the comedy of suggesting Chris Bridge can play either 6 or 7. He's an injury prone centre and will never amount to much more.

I guess when the going gets tough...suppose we will see what he is really made of in the next few months?

you obviously didn't see boots n all the other week then.

C'mon Gaz whats the goss?

"He's going home,
He's going home.
He's going.....
Monas' going home!"

I wouldn't say all was revealed....there's an interview with Monaghan on the site but nowhere in the interview was he asked about the stories of him going home.

Seemed like he was giving Gary standard professional player answers which any member of the squad would, but he didn't look particularly enthusiastic about the situation. He probably wants out but knows nobody can afford to pick his contract up.

TS has got a big task on his hands with Monaghan but he's not the type to be intimidated by players. When he took over at Leeds, Gary Connolly and Matt Adamson were two big players in the dressing room and had been good performers in 2003, but Smith gradually froze them out when he decided they weren't going to take his team forwards.

Lets face it there have been stories surrounding several players not being happy and wanting to go home - Mona's was honest enough to say he has struggled to settle in with the different lifestyle but he seems prepared to roll up his sleeves and get on with the job in hand.

Lets face it...he just doesn't like living in the UK. The blokes on his way.
All in all quite a depressing interview.

Quote ="Garyskent"Lets face it there have been stories surrounding several players not being happy and wanting to go home - Mona's was honest enough to say he has struggled to settle in with the different lifestyle but he seems prepared to roll up his sleeves and get on with the job in hand.'" It seems quite obvious he doesn't like being here though. We thought we were getting this guy: www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 14,00.html but he doesn't seem the same person. Here: www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/news.asp?newsid=1809 he says Quote I am looking forward to getting involved in the Wolves Community programme; it is something I am keen to do; work with disabled and disadvantaged children'" What happened to that?

Quote ="Garyskent"Lets face it there have been stories surrounding several players not being happy and wanting to go home - Mona's was honest enough to say he has struggled to settle in with the different lifestyle but he seems prepared to roll up his sleeves and get on with the job in hand.'" It seems quite obvious he doesn't like being here though. We thought we were getting this guy: www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 14,00.html but he doesn't seem the same person. Here: www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/news.asp?newsid=1809 he says Quote I am looking forward to getting involved in the Wolves Community programme; it is something I am keen to do; work with disabled and disadvantaged children'" What happened to that?

Maybe he hasn't been given the opportunity to do so?

i don't think that is something to criticise the bloke on

is it possible tony smith may decide that he is a hooker also, and get him to play there, perhaps moving clarke into the back row.....?

he`s a stand off never a centre

I can't help but still want Monas to do well. I don't think he looks down. He awlays looks like that. He was that miserable in his pre season last year. He was alot better at weekend so you never know. Come on Tony get it sorted.

That would be Chris Bridge, England schoolboys centre in the side that beat the all conquering Aussie schoolboys in their own backyard.

I agree - he strikes me as the kind of player that wears his heart on his sleeve. Hence when the going is rough you can see it on his face. Equally a few good games under his belt would bring forward a totally different guy altogether?

The complete absence of tactical brain plus a non-existent kicking game will stop him ever playing in the halves effectively. He'll be a decent centre - well more effective than the version of Matt King that's on our books

www.canberratimes.com.au/news/lo ... torypage=1 Latest reports from Daaarn Under. Seems like a pursuit is starting...

www.canberratimes.com.au/news/lo ... torypage=1 Latest reports from Daaarn Under. Seems like a pursuit is starting...

Well now thats his brother has said it, looks like a matter of time before he goes back. If he goes go back, along with Gleeson going and few others off contract. Thats leaves a hell of a lot space on the cap for 2010.

backs up hes home sick if his bro says so!.

i wouldnt mind if he went nothing to miss.

yeah but mick said joel would be coming over to SL and possibly joining him here, is that only a matter of a time as well.