Any chance of an sos to this guy?
That would be so good.
Any chance of an sos to this guy?
Has an clause where he can get a release if gets a contract here or in the ESL. Can’t see the NRL giving him another chance thoughplaying in spain, no chance we get him back
the judge ruled him in jail or spain, so he took the holiday and football
Has an clause where he can get a release if gets a contract here or in the ESL. Can’t see the NRL giving him another chance though
Did he get charged for domestic violence?
yeh, then he bashed her brother
yeh, then he bashed her brother
Ben Barba is pursuing a shock return to Super League.
League Express can reveal the former Man of Steel has been offered to a number of Super League clubs as he looks to revive his career.
Barba, 31, hasn’t played professionally since leaving St Helens at the end of 2018 in a year when he was crowned Super League’s best player.
A return to the NRL followed after signing for North Queensland Cowboys, but he was sacked before playing a single game after an incident in a casino. He subsequently pleaded guilty to three charges; assault occasioning bodily harm, breaching bail conditions and failing to complete a community service order.
However, no criminal record of the conviction was put on Barba’s record last August, opening the door for a potential return to the competition.
An electrifying talent, Barba mesmerised with his individual brilliance during an 18-month stay in the competition, ending the 2018 season with 28 tries and 24 assists.
It remains to be seen whether a club will make a move for the Australian, who returned to a Rugby League field in November to play in the National Indigenous Rugby League Championships.
Barba was due to play for Valencia Huracanes in the newly former Euro XIIIs tournament, which was set to take place next year, though Covid could scupper those chances. Regardless, a clause in his contract meant he would be granted a release should a Super League or NRL club offer him a contract.
Seven of Super League’s twelve clubs all have quota spots free next season. Castleford, Catalans, Leeds, Leigh, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan all currently have space to recruit overseas players.
https://www.totalrl.com/barba-hoping-for-super-league-return/
Wonder how much he considers if he hadn't been such a drop kick so many times all these clubs (and half the NRL) would be getting the cheque book out for him rather than him having to keep begging for more chances.
Probably doesn't even think it is his fault things keep going wrong for him
If he went okay could get another year or two again in ESL.
Ambitious mate if you know what I mean.
Ambitious mate if you know what I mean.
Is there a more naturally talented player that ruined their own career early ? Barba was electric
Yeah I could definitely still see an ESL club taking him still
He's 32 this year if you could get him for 1 year at a good price could be worth the gamble. If you finished around mid table last year and didn't have an established fullback could be a big boost for your club.
If he went okay could get another year or two again in ESL.