Angus Monfries
Encyclopedia
Angus Monfries is an Australian rules football
er currently playing for the Essendon Football Club
in the Australian Football League
. Monfries plays forward pocket
or half forward.
. He played football for Walkerville Junior Football Club before moving to Melbourne. He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2005 season against Melbourne, which saw him become the 200th player to have played under coach Kevin Sheedy. Angus maintained his position in the senior side until Round 4. He was dropped for the ANZAC Day clash
, in Round 5, against Collingwood and was not seen at senior level again until Round 12. In Round 13 against St Kilda, Angus kicked 2 goals and, alongside other young Bombers, played a role in a 15 point win. Angus then went on to play every game for the remainder of the season.
In 2006, his second season, Angus played 21 games, missing only 1 game (round 15) due to a minor calf strain.
In 2007, Monfries played 20 out of 22 games. After the Bombers lost to Port Adelaide by 31 points following 4 wins, Monfries was omitted (along with Chris Heffernan
) and missed rounds 13 and 14. He was, however, named as an emergency for both matches and quickly returned to the team in Round 15 due to pressures caused by injuries to James Hird
and Alwyn Davey
and the suspensions of Dustin Fletcher
and Mark McVeigh
.
2009 has seen Monfries become a key player within the Essendon squad. He has defined his role further as a key position forward and is second on the goal kicking table for the squad after Matthew Lloyd.
(1996–2004), Anthony Daniher
(1987–1994) and Neale Daniher
(1979-1981 & 1985).
At the 2008 Best & Fairest Angus won the 'Striving For Excellence' award, an award given to the budding elite of the club. Other winners of this award include Andrew Welsh and David Hille.
, Angus is currently studying a degree in Journalism at La Trobe University
.
He has currently started doing radio broadcasts of VFL club Bendigo Bombers
' games for the official Essendon website.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er currently playing for the Essendon Football Club
Essendon Football Club
The Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
. Monfries plays forward pocket
Forward pocket
In Australian rules football, the forward pocket refers to a position on the field deep in offense.Forward pocket players, situated in the forward line, need to have good avoidance and goal sneak skills and usually, quality forward-pockets are noted for their agility and ability to score difficult...
or half forward.
Early Football Career
Angus was picked by the Bombers with selection 14 in the 2004 AFL draft2004 AFL Draft
The 2004 AFL Draft, concerning player acquisitions in the 2004/05 Australian Football League off-season, consisted of a trade period, a national draft, a pre-season draft, and the elevation of rookies...
. He played football for Walkerville Junior Football Club before moving to Melbourne. He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2005 season against Melbourne, which saw him become the 200th player to have played under coach Kevin Sheedy. Angus maintained his position in the senior side until Round 4. He was dropped for the ANZAC Day clash
The ANZAC Day clash
The Anzac Day clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League teams Collingwood and Essendon, held on Anzac Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground .-Early history of Australian rules on Anzac Day:...
, in Round 5, against Collingwood and was not seen at senior level again until Round 12. In Round 13 against St Kilda, Angus kicked 2 goals and, alongside other young Bombers, played a role in a 15 point win. Angus then went on to play every game for the remainder of the season.
In 2006, his second season, Angus played 21 games, missing only 1 game (round 15) due to a minor calf strain.
In 2007, Monfries played 20 out of 22 games. After the Bombers lost to Port Adelaide by 31 points following 4 wins, Monfries was omitted (along with Chris Heffernan
Chris Heffernan
Chris Joel Heffernan is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Australian Football League .Known affectionately as "The Heff", Chris began his career in 1997 with the Essendon Football Club...
) and missed rounds 13 and 14. He was, however, named as an emergency for both matches and quickly returned to the team in Round 15 due to pressures caused by injuries to James Hird
James Hird
James Hird is a former professional Australian rules footballer and the current coach of the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League....
and Alwyn Davey
Alwyn Davey
Alwyn Davey is a professional Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Essendon Football Club of the Australian Football League.-Early life:...
and the suspensions of Dustin Fletcher
Dustin Fletcher
Dustin Fletcher is an Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club. He is renowned as one of the finest defenders in the AFL, and has played at full-back for his team for many years. He is the son of former Bombers captain Ken Fletcher...
and Mark McVeigh
Mark McVeigh
Mark McVeigh is an Australian rules footballer. He made his debut for Essendon Football Club in 1999 after representing NSW/ACT at Under 18 level...
.
2009 has seen Monfries become a key player within the Essendon squad. He has defined his role further as a key position forward and is second on the goal kicking table for the squad after Matthew Lloyd.
Jumper Number
Since his debut, Angus has worn the No.6 jumper, a number previously worn by well-known Essendon players such as Sean WellmanSean Wellman
Sean Wellman is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.Wellman was a tall key position player who arrived at the AFL's Adelaide Football Club from North Adelaide. He played 34 games across his first two seasons in 1994 and 1995, before moving to Essendon in 1996...
(1996–2004), Anthony Daniher
Anthony Daniher
Anthony Joseph Daniher is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the South Melbourne/Sydney and Essendon Football Clubs in the Australian Football League . Anthony's brothers, Terry, Neale and Chris, also played for Essendon in the AFL...
(1987–1994) and Neale Daniher
Neale Daniher
Neale Francis Daniher is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League . Neale was also an Assistant Coach to the Essendon and Fremantle Football Clubs and the Coach of the Victorian State Team and the Melbourne Football Club...
(1979-1981 & 1985).
Career Highlights & Awards
Angus was rewarded with Most Courageous Player at the 2006 Crichton Medal (Essendon Best and Fairest).At the 2008 Best & Fairest Angus won the 'Striving For Excellence' award, an award given to the budding elite of the club. Other winners of this award include Andrew Welsh and David Hille.
Outside Football
Having settled in MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Angus is currently studying a degree in Journalism at La Trobe University
La Trobe University
La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia. It was established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament to become the third oldest university in the state of Victoria. The main campus of La Trobe is located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora; two other major campuses are...
.
He has currently started doing radio broadcasts of VFL club Bendigo Bombers
Bendigo Bombers
The Bendigo Bombers Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia playing in the Victorian Football League .-Brief history:...
' games for the official Essendon website.