After the end of the 2010 season, Monaghan apologised for "a moment of abject stupidity" after a photograph of him simulating a lewd act with a dog was published on Twitter.
After the end of the 2010 season, Monaghan was released from his contract with the Raiders at his request. His decision to leave the Raiders came after a photograph of him simulating a lewd act with a dog was published on Twitter.