Tiger_Watto
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I hope it's not Barba, I don't see him as being someone we can build a club around and SG also suggested it will be good for the Tigers long term. With Reyonolds here for 4 years, Brooks 2 years, I just don't see Barba coming in. I'd be throwing my cash at Morgan or Cleary - they have the talent and image to shape the club for years to come. Barba does not.
Don Kershane
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Replace the word"game" with "code" and the field narrows considerably.
JD Tiger
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If Barba was coming back, why would he want to go to the Tigers? Manly, Roosters, Storm, Broncos, Cows would be interested. Even Titans I reckon would sell their souls for him. If it was him, I honestly wouldn't have thought we would even be in the picture.
balmain boy
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Barba has always been an erratic player. Not a player you can build a club around. And quite similar to Tui, who's under contract, younger and has a decent attitude. I don't think you could have both Tui and barba in the same 17.
Barba would be a big disappointment and I couldn't see him adding much value to our squad.
Barba would be a big disappointment and I couldn't see him adding much value to our squad.
I’ve been calling for O’Connor for years
I hope it’s him, he’s be a great asset
I hope it’s him, he’s be a great asset
Pawsandclaws
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Yep.
GNR4LIFE
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What about Barba’s 12 match suspension?
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One of those in the $26 bracket if not Barba.
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Still youngish at 27
Tiger_Pete
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Could the NRL allow a return for exiled former Dally M winner Ben Barba?
FEBRUARY 05, 2018
THE NRL is willing to extend Ben Barba a last chance lifeline — as long as he can prove he’s a changed man.
Based in the UK Super League with St Helens, the former Sharks premiership-winning fullback undeniably pricked the ears of NRL clubs with his comments in the wake of a stunning man-of-the-match performance last weekend.
The 28-year-old, who was suspended for 12-matches and subsequently released by Cronulla after testing positive to cocaine for a second time in November 2016, declared his dream was to return to the NRL.
“If the NRL allows me to, I’d love to come back,” Barba told NRL.com after scoring two tries and setting up several others for St Helens.
“I’m only 28 and if I get the chance after playing over here to be able to play back in the NRL, hopefully someone will take me.
“I’m obviously feeling good and I don’t feel I’m getting to that 30 mark yet. I know if I look after myself and continue to do the right things I’ll be able to perform at a high level for a few more years hopefully.’’
Given Barba has served his 12-match suspension, the NRL are effectively powerless to stop a club from attempting to register a contract.
However, what the NRL would want to see from Barba, The Daily Telegraph has learned, is proof that he’s undergone the necessary counselling and rehabilitation, to indicate that he is unlikely to reoffend.
Green lighting a surprise NRL comeback for Barba would undoubtedly create widespread debate across the league fan base.
Yet that debate would undoubtedly be tempered by the NRL’s consideration to provide a last chance salvo to individuals who have offended, none more controversial than Brisbane Broncos off-season recruit, Matt Lodge.
Given the flurry of player movement during the past 12-months, there would be several clubs with some salary cap space still remaining to entertain the prospect of handing Barba one final shot.
While the Sharks would be a familiar fit for Barba, Canterbury, the Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans are three clubs without a recognised fullback for 2018.
Barba’s form in the no1 jersey for Cronulla during their premiership-winning year of 2016 was critical to their success and last weekend’s effort indicated, he has lost little of his speed and attacking awareness.
Barba — who is contracted to St Helens until the end of 2019 — indicated the move to England has allowed him to focus on what’s important in his life.
“As far expectations on myself go, I’m looking to enjoy myself. I’m trying to just keep my footy and my family life separate from everything else and it helps me focus a little better over here,’’ Barba said.
“Not having the media being so attentive with me over in Australia sort of helps me relax and it keeps me in a really good head space.”
FEBRUARY 05, 2018
THE NRL is willing to extend Ben Barba a last chance lifeline — as long as he can prove he’s a changed man.
Based in the UK Super League with St Helens, the former Sharks premiership-winning fullback undeniably pricked the ears of NRL clubs with his comments in the wake of a stunning man-of-the-match performance last weekend.
The 28-year-old, who was suspended for 12-matches and subsequently released by Cronulla after testing positive to cocaine for a second time in November 2016, declared his dream was to return to the NRL.
“If the NRL allows me to, I’d love to come back,” Barba told NRL.com after scoring two tries and setting up several others for St Helens.
“I’m only 28 and if I get the chance after playing over here to be able to play back in the NRL, hopefully someone will take me.
“I’m obviously feeling good and I don’t feel I’m getting to that 30 mark yet. I know if I look after myself and continue to do the right things I’ll be able to perform at a high level for a few more years hopefully.’’
Given Barba has served his 12-match suspension, the NRL are effectively powerless to stop a club from attempting to register a contract.
However, what the NRL would want to see from Barba, The Daily Telegraph has learned, is proof that he’s undergone the necessary counselling and rehabilitation, to indicate that he is unlikely to reoffend.
Green lighting a surprise NRL comeback for Barba would undoubtedly create widespread debate across the league fan base.
Yet that debate would undoubtedly be tempered by the NRL’s consideration to provide a last chance salvo to individuals who have offended, none more controversial than Brisbane Broncos off-season recruit, Matt Lodge.
Given the flurry of player movement during the past 12-months, there would be several clubs with some salary cap space still remaining to entertain the prospect of handing Barba one final shot.
While the Sharks would be a familiar fit for Barba, Canterbury, the Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans are three clubs without a recognised fullback for 2018.
Barba’s form in the no1 jersey for Cronulla during their premiership-winning year of 2016 was critical to their success and last weekend’s effort indicated, he has lost little of his speed and attacking awareness.
Barba — who is contracted to St Helens until the end of 2019 — indicated the move to England has allowed him to focus on what’s important in his life.
“As far expectations on myself go, I’m looking to enjoy myself. I’m trying to just keep my footy and my family life separate from everything else and it helps me focus a little better over here,’’ Barba said.
“Not having the media being so attentive with me over in Australia sort of helps me relax and it keeps me in a really good head space.”
earl
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I hope it's not Barba. Morgan is the only game changer that is available but that would be beyond huge.
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He served it in Super League at the end of last year..
JD Tiger
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Wonder if the author of that story got it from this forum? Pretty cool that WT have signed Cooper Cronk after he back flipped on the Roosters. Karma for Uncle Nic's Mercenaries.
Toowoomba_Tiger
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Might have been another factor in the release of Suli.
Free up some cash for 'that guy'.
Free up some cash for 'that guy'.
beachtiger
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Can’t see it being Morgan as he is off contract at the end of this year so wouldn’t need NRL clearance would he?
happy_tiger
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@Geo said:
Yep that would be big , Cammy's off contract as well
That would be big
Barba isn't big , NAS is big , bloody huge in fact
