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Wests Tigers skipper Robbie Farah reckons his club may have captured the bargain of the year after luring Braith Anasta to Sydney's west.
Washed up, over the hill, past his prime, over-rated: Braith Anasta has been labelled the lot.
His best days are behind him if you believe the word from critics.
But Wests Tigers skipper Robbie Farah believes his club may have captured one of the buys of the year after luring the former Rooster down Parramatta Rd to Concord.
Anasta was shown the door by the Tricolours at the end of last season but is already proving to be the calming influence the frenetic Tigers need.
"I think the change will revitalise Braith," Farah told Sportal.
"He's looking forward to coming aboard and I'm rapt to have him.
"He's a smart player, he's got a bit of footy in him and he's going to be a great attacking threat for us.
"It'll take a bit of pressure off the playmakers and be a cool head when times are tough.
"He hates losing and you know what you're going to get from him every week.
"He competes on everything. You can see his leadership qualities on the training paddock and that's going to have a massive influence on us."
After several seasons of mediocrity and little change, the 2013 off-season was one of great upheaval at the Tigers.
Established stars Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington and Beau Ryan are gone, as is coach Tim Sheens.
Mick Potter is now in charge and Farah likes what he sees so far.
"It's always good to hear a fresh voice. There's been a few changes around the place and in playing personnel Mick's got a different style and characteristics," he said.
"He's been very tough but fair. He is very honest and expects discipline and they're the types of things he's been instilling into the playing group.
"It's all been very positive. We're looking forward to bouncing back from what was a disappointing year last year."
Farah has set himself the goal of playing in every club and representative match throughout an arduous 2013 program - around 35 games in total.
Burnout is not a concern.
He said: "I'd be happy to play every game to the grand final … and Origin, Anzac Test and the World Cup.
"You won't hear me complaining about playing too many games because they're the games you want to play in.
"I'd rather be playing those games than not playing them."
http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/farah-hails-anasta-coup-220747
Washed up, over the hill, past his prime, over-rated: Braith Anasta has been labelled the lot.
His best days are behind him if you believe the word from critics.
But Wests Tigers skipper Robbie Farah believes his club may have captured one of the buys of the year after luring the former Rooster down Parramatta Rd to Concord.
Anasta was shown the door by the Tricolours at the end of last season but is already proving to be the calming influence the frenetic Tigers need.
"I think the change will revitalise Braith," Farah told Sportal.
"He's looking forward to coming aboard and I'm rapt to have him.
"He's a smart player, he's got a bit of footy in him and he's going to be a great attacking threat for us.
"It'll take a bit of pressure off the playmakers and be a cool head when times are tough.
"He hates losing and you know what you're going to get from him every week.
"He competes on everything. You can see his leadership qualities on the training paddock and that's going to have a massive influence on us."
After several seasons of mediocrity and little change, the 2013 off-season was one of great upheaval at the Tigers.
Established stars Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington and Beau Ryan are gone, as is coach Tim Sheens.
Mick Potter is now in charge and Farah likes what he sees so far.
"It's always good to hear a fresh voice. There's been a few changes around the place and in playing personnel Mick's got a different style and characteristics," he said.
"He's been very tough but fair. He is very honest and expects discipline and they're the types of things he's been instilling into the playing group.
"It's all been very positive. We're looking forward to bouncing back from what was a disappointing year last year."
Farah has set himself the goal of playing in every club and representative match throughout an arduous 2013 program - around 35 games in total.
Burnout is not a concern.
He said: "I'd be happy to play every game to the grand final … and Origin, Anzac Test and the World Cup.
"You won't hear me complaining about playing too many games because they're the games you want to play in.
"I'd rather be playing those games than not playing them."
http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/farah-hails-anasta-coup-220747
