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Monaghan ready to make centre spot his own
Friday, November 3, 2006
The loss of Ryan Cross to the Western Force next year was always going to be a blow. However, the Roosters are lucky enough to have a host of talented speedsters that are ready to fill that void and Joel Monaghan is at the head of Sthe list.
With his horror 2006 season now behind him, Monaghan is back and ready to make up for lost time.
“I’m back to 100% fitness and am ready for a huge year,” Monaghan said.
“I’ve worked so hard to get myself healthy and I’m itching to get back into full training next Monday with the rest of the squad.”
Monaghan is not content on just making up the numbers next year. With players like Setimata Sa and Iosia Soliola making their mark in his absence, the former Raider is ready to do whatever it takes to win his spot.
“I want that centre position,” Monaghan said.
“I want to show everyone that I can be the man to take over from where Crossy left off.”
Monaghan knows 2007 is no ordinary season and wants to be at the forefront of head coach Chris Anderson’s plans to make the club’s 100th year a memorable one.
“100 seasons is a special achievement. On top of that we will be chasing our 1000th win against Souths in round one and I’m desperate to make sure I play a major role in helping the club achieve a unique feat I will remember for the rest of my life.”
It will be a great feeling for Roosters’ fans to see a rejuvenated Joel Monaghan and fellow injured star Anthony Minichiello run out together onto Aussie Stadium for the 2007 season that is already shaping up as unforgettable.
What do you guys think? I think he is a far better centre than a winger, but we need him to really be our key strike centre in 2007. Soliola has a unique power style as a centre, which is very very good in his own right, but he needs to be partnered by a centre in the Ryan Cross mould, who is fast, can break the line & has a knack of scoring tries. We know Monaghan has this potential, to be our next big strike centre since Hegarty, Hodges & Cross, but he really needs to step up. IMO, give him the 1st few rounds, & if he still can't find his feet, give Setaimata Sa or Sam Perrett an extended run at centre.
For Round 1, our backline should be:
Anthony Minichiello
Amos Roberts
Iosia Soliola
Joel Monaghan
Vince Mellars
Jamie Soward
Josh Lewis
with PL being
Shaun Foley
Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Sam Perrett
Setaimata Sa
John Williams
John Doyle
Mitch Pearce
Perrett is a better centre than winger, & thats where he belongs, whether in FG or PL. Mellars can play a bit of both, but is more of a safety-first option. Sa is an excellent player, similar to SBW, but should be introduced to FG in the centres. Williams will probably see FG by later in the year, playing on the wing whilst Mellars either drops to PL or replaces Monaghan by shifting into the centres.
Monaghan ready to make centre spot his own
Friday, November 3, 2006
With his horror 2006 season now behind him, Monaghan is back and ready to make up for lost time.
“I’m back to 100% fitness and am ready for a huge year,” Monaghan said.
“I’ve worked so hard to get myself healthy and I’m itching to get back into full training next Monday with the rest of the squad.”
Monaghan is not content on just making up the numbers next year. With players like Setimata Sa and Iosia Soliola making their mark in his absence, the former Raider is ready to do whatever it takes to win his spot.
“I want that centre position,” Monaghan said.
“I want to show everyone that I can be the man to take over from where Crossy left off.”
Monaghan knows 2007 is no ordinary season and wants to be at the forefront of head coach Chris Anderson’s plans to make the club’s 100th year a memorable one.
“100 seasons is a special achievement. On top of that we will be chasing our 1000th win against Souths in round one and I’m desperate to make sure I play a major role in helping the club achieve a unique feat I will remember for the rest of my life.”
It will be a great feeling for Roosters’ fans to see a rejuvenated Joel Monaghan and fellow injured star Anthony Minichiello run out together onto Aussie Stadium for the 2007 season that is already shaping up as unforgettable.
What do you guys think? I think he is a far better centre than a winger, but we need him to really be our key strike centre in 2007. Soliola has a unique power style as a centre, which is very very good in his own right, but he needs to be partnered by a centre in the Ryan Cross mould, who is fast, can break the line & has a knack of scoring tries. We know Monaghan has this potential, to be our next big strike centre since Hegarty, Hodges & Cross, but he really needs to step up. IMO, give him the 1st few rounds, & if he still can't find his feet, give Setaimata Sa or Sam Perrett an extended run at centre.
For Round 1, our backline should be:
Anthony Minichiello
Amos Roberts
Iosia Soliola
Joel Monaghan
Vince Mellars
Jamie Soward
Josh Lewis
with PL being
Shaun Foley
Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Sam Perrett
Setaimata Sa
John Williams
John Doyle
Mitch Pearce
Perrett is a better centre than winger, & thats where he belongs, whether in FG or PL. Mellars can play a bit of both, but is more of a safety-first option. Sa is an excellent player, similar to SBW, but should be introduced to FG in the centres. Williams will probably see FG by later in the year, playing on the wing whilst Mellars either drops to PL or replaces Monaghan by shifting into the centres.
