Tahu out, Monaghan in and Andrew Johns quits over racism row before S.O.O. II

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Timana Tahu out, Joel Monaghan in for State of Origin II

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• June 11, 2010 11:00PM

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Out ... Timana Tahu. Source: The Daily Telegraph



THE NSW Origin team is reeling after Parramatta star Timana Tahu sensationally left the team camp on the NSW North Coast tonight for personal reasons.

Canberra Raiders centre Joel Monaghan was rushed in after Tahu mysteriously withdrew from the side.
"I just got off the plane,'' Monaghan said.
"I don't know too much about what has happened yet.''
More reports to follow

 

[Jason Maher]

f**king Telegraph. The words "reeling" and "sensationally" are utterly superfluous.

 

[Y2Eel]

How does Nathan Merritt not get a run?

 

[Jason Maher]

How does Nathan Merritt not get a run?

a) Merritt plays for Souths, and thus is automatically not considered; and
b) Monaghan is better and has Origin (and international) experience.

 

[Springs]

Isn't Idris 18th man? If he isn't should he not get a run first as he was in the squad? Not that I'm complaining, just wondering.

Feel sorry for Tahu, poor bloke.

 

[ANTiLAG]

Isn't Idris 18th man? If he isn't should he not get a run first as he was in the squad? Not that I'm complaining, just wondering.

Feel sorry for Tahu, poor bloke.

Nah Monahan is better because he is an overrated choker.
He has choked at all levels. RLWC final may have been his best choke, yet.

But still more time to outdo himself.

Why go for a fat kid with funny hair cut who had a solid debut and can put on big hits and make good runs. What you need is some choke artist - not a kid with unfulfilled potential who may yet become a great player.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

oh my god, Monaghan? one of the most useless backs i've ever seen, what a joke, surely we have better then this crap?

 

[Ron Jeremy]

How does Nathan Merritt not get a run?

:lol: Merritt?

 

[TheEelDeal]

Surely there are better wingers available than Monaghan?

 

[Parra Steve]

I would gave put Jennings in

 

[Ron Jeremy]

I would gave put Jennings in

This has to be a joke, i remember when the Roosters moved heaven and hell for this guy whilst at the Raiders, he done absolute sweet fa, hell, even SKD was far more effective and that's saying something.

Monaghan- a poor mans SKD.

 

[ANTiLAG]

I would have put the Biggest man in the world in.

Exactly what did he do wrong in his debut game?

Its not like he had a Hodges.

Clearly NSW just want to gift Qld with the trophy.

 

[natheel]

hmmm ok monaghan coming in when he wasnt in the preliminary 21 man squad....f**k me dead id put Dugan on the wing!

 

[watatank]

hmmm ok monaghan coming in when he wasnt in the preliminary 21 man squad....f**k me dead id put Dugan on the wing!

Dugan's not playing this weekend...could have something to do with it. Then again it probably wouldn't have made a difference considering we're talking about NSW selectors...

 

[zombie jesus]

Gone for the safe option, I don't mind it.

 

[stormbati]

He's pretty good in the air and a solid all round winger/centre. I would have gave Jennings a run too.

 

[Timmah6991]

Timana Tahu out, Joel Monaghan in for State of Origin II

THE NSW Origin team is reeling after Parramatta star Timana Tahu sensationally left the team camp on the NSW North Coast tonight for personal reasons.
Canberra Raiders centre Joel Monaghan was rushed in after Tahu mysteriously withdrew from the side.

"I just got off the plane,'' Monaghan said.

"I don't know too much about what has happened yet.''


http://www.dailytelegrap...y-e6frexnr-1225878661736

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

I like the selection TBH. Jennings can feel unlucky, but I rate Monahaghn as a better winger then Jennings would be.

 

[Joker's Wild]

They don't say that it is an actual straight swap. He could be coming in as 18th man

 

[Raidersrawesome]

Monas is a better winger than centre.

They say he is a replacement for Tahu who was the winger and Joel is a winger.

If they were going to bring in an 18th man Id imagine they would of brought in someone else.