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Joel Monaghan's 'mates' face penalty
CANBERRA players responsible for photographing Joel Monaghan's lewd act with a dog and then forwarding the pictures could face disciplinary action.
The development comes as Monaghan closes in on a deal with English Super League club London Harlequins.
At least two Raiders players took photographs of Monaghan during the vile incident with NRL chief executive David Gallop now investigating.
"At this stage, the focus is on the person who committed the act," Gallop said.
"But certainly those that were stupid enough to take photos and disseminate them must be reflecting on the damage that has been caused.
"We will wait to talk to the Raiders about that in coming days."
Harlequins RL struggled through 2010 and missed the Super League finals but it is understood the club has money and wants Monaghan.
Former Manly players Luke Dorn and Luke Williamson are part of the Harlequins roster.
Canberra's board are due to convene today to discuss sacking Monaghan.
But Monaghan decided to quit before being dumped and is now searching for a club in England with Harlequins favourites.
Gallop believes Monaghan had little choice but to shift out of the Australian competition.
"We have not deregistered the player," Gallop said.
"He has decided to leave the club and the NRL and that is probably the correct decision for all concerned.
"We will monitor how he goes [in England].
"He had acknowledged he has an issue with alcohol.
"He is not banned from coming back but we would need to assess things at that point rather than now.
"No one needs reminding how damaging his behaviour has been."
Monaghan's image remains on the Raiders official website - it will no doubt be erased today and probably forever. The Monaghan family is close and said to be shattered at the events of recent days.
Despite the drama, Monaghan - who played State of Origin football this year - will be in demand in England.
Monaghan's older brother, former Manly player Michael, had a successful 2010 with Warrington, who won the famous Challenge Cup.
Joel played for the Kangaroos during rugby league's 2008 World Cup final.
He has started to receive counselling to deal with his alcohol problem.
Roosters forward Nate Myles showed this year that players can seek and obtain redemption.
Myles was fined and suspended for defecating in a hotel room last year but this season returned and played in a grand final and represented Queensland and Australia.
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/joel-monaghans-mates-face-firing-squad/story-e6frexnr-1225949101135
CANBERRA players responsible for photographing Joel Monaghan's lewd act with a dog and then forwarding the pictures could face disciplinary action.
The development comes as Monaghan closes in on a deal with English Super League club London Harlequins.
At least two Raiders players took photographs of Monaghan during the vile incident with NRL chief executive David Gallop now investigating.
"At this stage, the focus is on the person who committed the act," Gallop said.
"But certainly those that were stupid enough to take photos and disseminate them must be reflecting on the damage that has been caused.
"We will wait to talk to the Raiders about that in coming days."
Harlequins RL struggled through 2010 and missed the Super League finals but it is understood the club has money and wants Monaghan.
Former Manly players Luke Dorn and Luke Williamson are part of the Harlequins roster.
Canberra's board are due to convene today to discuss sacking Monaghan.
But Monaghan decided to quit before being dumped and is now searching for a club in England with Harlequins favourites.
Gallop believes Monaghan had little choice but to shift out of the Australian competition.
"We have not deregistered the player," Gallop said.
"He has decided to leave the club and the NRL and that is probably the correct decision for all concerned.
"We will monitor how he goes [in England].
"He had acknowledged he has an issue with alcohol.
"He is not banned from coming back but we would need to assess things at that point rather than now.
"No one needs reminding how damaging his behaviour has been."
Monaghan's image remains on the Raiders official website - it will no doubt be erased today and probably forever. The Monaghan family is close and said to be shattered at the events of recent days.
Despite the drama, Monaghan - who played State of Origin football this year - will be in demand in England.
Monaghan's older brother, former Manly player Michael, had a successful 2010 with Warrington, who won the famous Challenge Cup.
Joel played for the Kangaroos during rugby league's 2008 World Cup final.
He has started to receive counselling to deal with his alcohol problem.
Roosters forward Nate Myles showed this year that players can seek and obtain redemption.
Myles was fined and suspended for defecating in a hotel room last year but this season returned and played in a grand final and represented Queensland and Australia.
Related Coverage
Joel quits: Sponsors spell end
Twitter pic: Raiders star Joel's sickening act
Disgraced Raider: Monaghan quitting but will be back
Scam: Origin star in $20,000 Vegas sting
Rebecca Wilson: With mates like these
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/joel-monaghans-mates-face-firing-squad/story-e6frexnr-1225949101135