Ben Barba

[Rynostradamus]

Hi all. Here is a left field 5/8 option I havent heard discussed. What about DCE's great mate Ben Barba. We all know mateship is what makes a great side and players realise their full potential. Given the club recruited Myles on this basis why not Barba. Just read the sharks have serious cap pressure and maybe there is a chance they would pay part of his salary next year given he is on the nose. At his best he has been devestating and I think DCE and his family may be the stabilising influence he needs to become an even better player. Thoughts?

 

[sheridanstand78]

His recent form with the guppies has been really good, I would doubt they would release him and he is on about 800K a year which we really cant afford.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He's been the biggest flop in the NRL for the last 3 years, bar none.
(So sure, why not?)

 

[Rynostradamus]

Well we get to see him this Sunday. I think he would take unders to come to our club and given they have signed Maloney and Townsend where do they see his future? No doubt he has been a flop so that should also decrease his market value and put him in the 400-500k range. Rather than Forlorn we could sign him plus Shaun Lane on 400k which would blow the dogs out of the water to retain him. Size and speed that is the crux of the game.

 

[EagleFromMay1967]

You mean the 325 ~ 375 k range! He cant tackle, and in a foot race Killer would lap him . . .

 

[Rynostradamus]

You mean the 325 ~ 375 k range! He cant tackle, and in a foot race Killer would lap him . . .

You talking Lane or Barba. Barba is a flyer mate

 

[Andrew..]

Having lost Foran and assuming less minutes for Ballin with the inclusion of Koroisau, I'd like to see us sign a 5/8 who is a little more rugged than Barba. I don't know where we'd find him but I see someone like Blake Austin as the perfect fit for us. If no one like that is available at present I'd hope we promote from within and bide our time.

 

[HappilyManly]

Barba is crazier than Foran, and he is not a 5/8. Barba makes Hasson look like a tackling machine

Also do not confuse value with contract amount - Barba will be on 800k for another 2 years, even sitting on NSW Cup.

Manly have a plethora of fullbacks, one position that we can cover with Snake, Hiku, Gutho, Turbo.

 

[the mauler]

He's been the biggest flop in the NRL for the last 3 years, bar none.
(So sure, why not?)

He's the biggest flop since Hindmarsh retired. No thanks

 

[Rynostradamus]

Look at Milford at broncos. They are cut from the same cloth. Didnt he win a dally m...

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

They are cut from the same cloth.

What on earth are you talking about?

 

[MissKate]

No thanks, think of the female fans

 

[Loobs]

Barba is a piece of human trash. No.

 

[EagleFromMay1967]

No thanks, think of the female fans

and the children !

 

[Killer03]

To quote mike from the young ones 'I don't want to sound negative but no!'

 

[Captain Moondog]

and the children !

And the p**sheads.

 

[Killer03]

Well we get to see him this Sunday. I think he would take unders to come to our club and given they have signed Maloney and Townsend where do they see his future? No doubt he has been a flop so that should also decrease his market value and put him in the 400-500k range. Rather than Forlorn we could sign him plus Shaun Lane on 400k which would blow the dogs out of the water to retain him. Size and speed that is the crux of the game.

Is that Chad Townsend the Sharks have signed? I hadn't heard that. He's quite underrated.

 

[BOZO]

You talking Lane or Barba. Barba is a flyer mate

He cant fly without wings mate . Go the mighty Sea eagles !!!

 

[Jerry1]

I just don't like the guy. You can place him in a box with players like sandow and soward. Good players but zero likability factor.

 

[HoldenV8]

Ben Barba.......a flash in the pan who had one good season followed by 3 mediocre ones.

No thanks.

If he was worth keeping he would still be at Belmore or even Brisbane.