This news disappoints me, but in reality I didn't think we'd be able to keep all of Monoghan, Matai, Burns, Ballin and Groom at Manly, because with Orford and Lyon there already there isn't enough room. Monoghan is a great player now, but Burns Ballin and Groom are great players of the future, so I guess I'd prefer to lose Monas in order to keep these three. Monas is one of my favourite players, and after his performance over the past few weeks I believe he truly is a halfback, and I think the Manly club are acting in his interests as well as their own to allow him the opportunity to shine in the comp at his preferred position. I wish him the best of luck in his future, whether it be with the mighty Sea Eagles or whatever other club is lucky enough to snag him.