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Anasta

Posted by Adam1969 on September 19, 2010 at 1:01am

FORGET the denials coming from the Roosters camp - Braith Anasta definitely wants out and is a realistic chance of playing for the Cowboys in 2011 - or maybe even the Parramatta Eels.Anasta hasn't been happy since being switched into the pack by coach Brian Smith this season, and his manager Greg Willett has been telling rival clubs his client is ready, willing and able to make a move next year, even though he's under contract for another season. Anasta is too professional to talk publicly about his situation at the Roosters. The dark horse in all this is the Parramatta Eels. They tried for Brett Kimmorley and missed out. They tried for Trent Barrett and missed out. They tried for Quade Cooper and missed out. Now there's talk Anasta would be a great one-year option before Cooper agrees to switch codes in 2012. A lot will depend on Anasta's squeeze Jodi Gordon. We hear their relationship is going from strength to strength and she would prefer to stay in Sydney.

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Ricky September 19, 2010 at 8:12am

I wouldn't object to a move from Anasta by any means, particularly if it is for a year.

It's interesting to see though the reaction that he has had by publicly stating numerous times over the last few weeks that he is happy at the Roosters, and that he has no plans of leaving.
Obviously this contradicts all media reports saying he's irritated at playing in the second row.

What to believe, who knows?
Not a bad option though if we were to sign him.
Adam1969 September 19, 2010 at 10:24am

I agree. Wouldn't mind Anasta at this time at all. The only problem I see is thhat he would want an arm and a leg.
ParraPride September 19, 2010 at 10:52am

Anasta coming here would help mortimer heaps.
Then we got Brad Murray, Tom Humble to help as well in the halves.
If we get Anasta for next season that would be a bonus!!
Ricky September 19, 2010 at 5:02pm

I think the Eels could work something out with him.
I mean, it's not like he'll be one of those guys on a monster amount of money, but he'll be on decent enough coin.

Having said that, as I said above, I think the Eels admin can make a deal with him regarding a set amount and whatnot, then just add a few third party deals on top if need be.
Chris Buttigieg September 19, 2010 at 7:21pm

if we did sign Anasta, it would have to be on more than a 1 year deal.
Eelcentric September 19, 2010 at 7:50pm

why do you say that?
Dennis September 19, 2010 at 7:55pm

I think what Chris is trying to say is that anasta would be looking for more than a 1 year deal (and wouldn't be interested in signing for only 1) Whereas parra will only offer him 1 , cause they are confident of getting Cooper after that!!