Tim Winitana (born 29 April 1987) is a former professional

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footballer who played as a for the

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in the

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between 2007 and 2010.

Background

Winitana was born in

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Playing career

Winitana made his debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against the

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in round 14 of the

season on 15 June 2007 after first choice centre

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was not selected for disciplinary reasons. Winitana made 22 appearances the following year in the

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and scored 10 tries as Canterbury finished last on the table. In 2011, Winitana signed with the

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but made no appearances for the first grade side. Winitana then moved to

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to play for the Macquarie Scorpions in 2012.http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-2137-97435-0-0&sID=245006&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18978182

References

External links

Canterbury Bulldogs profile
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