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Monaghan, Joel |
  Joel MONAGHAN [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
Monaghan named for Blues Tue June 24, 2008 by Matthew O'Neill Source: www.raiders.com.au The CFMEU Canberra Raiders will be without in-form centre Joel Monaghan for this Monday night's clash with the Sharks, after he was named in the NSW team for the deciding State of Origin match next Wednesday night at ANZ Stadium. Monaghan's selection opens the door for Brett Kelly to make his return to first grade, after he missed the last few weeks through a finger injury. Raiders assistant Coach David Furner said Monaghan's inclusion in the NSW team would be a setback for the team on Monday night, but said it was just reward for him as a player and the club as a whole. "Obviously losing a player like Joel is a setback for us, but we wish him all the best for next Wednesday," Furner said. "For him to be picked for the deciding match shows what good form he's been in, and it's also good for the Raiders to have some recognition at that level as well." Raiders captain Alan Tongue said the side needed to continue their form from the last fortnight, when they tackle a tough Sharks team in Monday night football. "We've played well over the last two weeks and had big wins against the Broncos and Bulldogs so hopefully we can continue that run," Tongue said. "The Sharks have been strong this year, and we expect a tough match on Monday night." TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP Canberra Raiders v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Canberra Stadium Monday 30th June 2008 4.45pm Raiders (NRL): 1. David Milne 2. Justin Carney 3. Colin Best 4. Brett Kelly 5. Bronx Goodwin 6. Terry Campese 7. Todd Carney 8. Troy Thompson 9. Glen Buttriss 10. Dane Tilse 11. Glen Turner 12. Joe Picker 13. Alan Tongue (c) Subs: 14. Josh Miller 15. Ryan Hinchcliffe 16. Trevor Thurling 17. Michael Weyman 18. Ben Jones (one to be omitted) Coach: Neil Henry Injuries/Suspension Nigel Plum - Shoulder - Round 17 Scott Logan - Suspended - Round 17 Adrian Purtell - Knee - Round 17 Marshall Chalk - Thumb - Round 15-17 William Zillman - Knee - Season Phil Graham - Knee - Season Lincoln Withers - Knee - Season TOYOTA CUP Canberra Raiders v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Canberra Stadium Monday 30th June 2008 4.45pm Raiders (NYC): 1. Josh Dugan 2. Steve Naughton 3. Drury Low 4. Jarrod Croker 5. Daniel Vidot 6. Michael Picker 7. Matt Smith 8. Nick Skinner 9. Travis Waddell 10. Dan Scanlan 11. Jarrad Kennedy 12. Joel Thompson (c) 13. Andrew Edwards Subs: 14. Brock Dunn 15. Zac Merritt 16. Diego Codyre 17. Mark Nicholls Coach: Tony Adam News Source: www.raiders.com.au Monaghan on standby for NSW Tue June 3, 2008 by Matthew O'Neill Source: www.raiders.com.au The CFMEU Canberra Raiders have named an extended bench for this weekends clash with the Eels at Parramatta Stadium, after centre Joel Monaghan was called into the NSW squad today for the second state of Origin match in Brisbane. Monaghan is on standby for the injured Mark Gasnier, and will come into the side if the St George-Illawarra centre is ruled out through injury. With NSW winger Jarryd Hayne also in doubt through the threat of suspension, Monaghan may also find himself on the wing if Hayne is suspended later this week. Despite the chance of selection for the Blues, Raiders Coach Neil Henry named Monaghan in the Raiders line-up to face the Eels on Saturday, with Brett Kelly named on the extended bench. If Monaghan is drafted in the NSW team Kelly will come onto the wing for the Green Machine, with Colin Best moving infield to the centres. Henry said the Raiders would prepare this week as if Monaghan was already in the Blues team, with Colin Best moving infield. "There's a chance Joel could still play, but we trained this morning with Colin Best in the centres," Henry said. "We're preparing as if Joel will not be here, but there is a chance he could play." Henry said Monaghan's selection was well deserved, for both him as an individual and for the Raiders. "He's been good for us this year and created some attacking opportunities for us so if he does play it's a great opportunity for him," he said. "It's a great thing for both him and the club, and reward for a good start to the season." A small injury to Scott Logan was the only other concern for the Green Machine, but Henry said an extended bench gave the Raiders options for Saturday night. "Scott Logan has a small hip flexor problem so we'll see if he's Ok, but Troy Thompson's knee has come good and after some swelling he ran quite well this morning," he said. "Michael Weyman comes into contention this week as well, so it depends on the fitness of Logan." After serving a six week suspension Michael Weyman was also named on the extended Raiders bench, and said he's looking forward to getting back on the paddock this weekend. "I'll just have to wait and see what happens by the end of the week," Weyman said. "I feel alright I suppose but it's been a fair while since I had a run. "I've been training pretty hard over the last few weeks and I feel good. "It's going to be real hard. I may struggle for the first game or so but once I get my timing and fitness back it will start to come and I'll feel a bit better." TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP Canberra Raiders V Parramatta Eels Parramatta Stadium, Saturday June 7, 7.30pm 1. Bronx Goodwin 2. Colin Best 3. Adrian Purtell 4. Joel Monaghan 5. David Milne 6. Terry Campese 7. Todd Carney 8. Scott Logan 9. Alan Tongue (c) 10. Dane Tilse 11. Glen Turner 12. Nigel Plum 13. Joe Picker Subs: 14. Josh Miller 15. Glen Buttriss 16. Trevor Thurling 17. Troy Thompson 18. Ben Jones 19. Brett Kelly 20. Michael Weyman (three to be omitted) Coach: Neil Henry Injuries/Suspension Neville Costigan - Quad - Round 14 Marshall Chalk - Thumb - Round 15-17 Tom Learoyd-Lahrs - Knee - Indefinite William Zillman - Knee - Season Phil Graham - Knee - Season Lincoln Withers - Knee - Season TOYOTA CUP Canberra Raiders V Parramatta Eels Parramatta Stadium, Saturday June 7, 5.15pm 1. Levi Freeman 2. Steve Naughton 3. Jarrad Kennedy 4. Justin Carney 5. Drury Low 6. Michael Picker 7. Matt Smith 8. Nick Skinner 9. Travis Waddell 10. Andrew Edwards 11. Zac Merritt 12. Joel Thompson 13. Shaun Fensom (C) Subs: 14. Brock Dunn 15. Diego Codyre 16. Todd Rheinberger 17. Matt Britt 18. Todd Grace 19. Dan Scanlan (two to be omitted) Coach: Tony Adam News Source: www.raiders.com.au
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