By David Beniuk
October 7th 2008 @ 12:46am


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Ballin feared Monaghan challenge was too much

Manly hooker Matt Ballin admits he feared he would never be able to fill the boots of former No.9 Michael Monaghan, let alone go one better and win an NRL premiership.
The 24-year-old hooker was considered a possible weak link at season’s start after the respected Monaghan headed to the English Super League.
“It was a big [...]

 

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