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Sheens wanted Anasta for Roos after 2010 heroics
Josh Rakic
April 17, 2012
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Wests Tigers' signing of Braith Anasta was a long time in the making. Coach Tim Sheens has been a big fan of Anasta for years and sources at Concord suggest the Kangaroos coach battled unsuccessfully to have the former NSW Origin five-eighth included in his 2010 national side after inspiring Sydney Roosters to the grand final. There was no shortage of suitors for the five-eighth and while the Roosters have suggested he could have played himself into a new contract this year, the 30-year-old has been on the outer for a number of years. In fact, had it not been for his stellar season in 2010 he could have found himself at the Tigers or elsewhere last season and likely with a larger pay packet and more club support. And while Anasta holds the club close to his heart, it's understood those close to him wish he'd made the move then. But news of the Roosters' unwillingness to commit to another contract at the start of this season came as music to Sheens's ears. The ever-calm Anasta is considered the cool-headed influence needed to get the best out of Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah.
Sheens wanted Anasta for Roos after 2010 heroics
Josh Rakic
April 17, 2012
INSIDE BACK
Wests Tigers' signing of Braith Anasta was a long time in the making. Coach Tim Sheens has been a big fan of Anasta for years and sources at Concord suggest the Kangaroos coach battled unsuccessfully to have the former NSW Origin five-eighth included in his 2010 national side after inspiring Sydney Roosters to the grand final. There was no shortage of suitors for the five-eighth and while the Roosters have suggested he could have played himself into a new contract this year, the 30-year-old has been on the outer for a number of years. In fact, had it not been for his stellar season in 2010 he could have found himself at the Tigers or elsewhere last season and likely with a larger pay packet and more club support. And while Anasta holds the club close to his heart, it's understood those close to him wish he'd made the move then. But news of the Roosters' unwillingness to commit to another contract at the start of this season came as music to Sheens's ears. The ever-calm Anasta is considered the cool-headed influence needed to get the best out of Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah.
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