Ben Barba

[stoodamire]

It's a personal choice how each of us feel about violence against females and not MY decision who we hire or sack buddy, but if he punched a girl in the face he's a f$$k no for me too.

How do YOU personally feel about full-grown men punching females in the face?

I don't condone violence at all. Period.

 

[40 years an eagle]

I don't condone violence at all. Period.

Me also.
Seeing that you asked me, should we sack AFB?

 

[globaleagle]

Is there odds on when Mark will start talking about this thread reaching 120 pages? lol 🙂

 

[Loobs]

Me also.
Seeing that you asked me, should we sack AFB?

AFB has taken a very different path since. He openly discusses what he did, his remorse and how grateful he is for anything now.

Barbra got done for coke two times after that.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ad...tter-man-than-his-record-20160504-gom4u5.html

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Several investigations, a public claim by the alleged victim and the rumour/stink of a cover-up is a LOT of smoke.
Just sayin'.

And let’s not forget the master of cover ups Toggy Greenslime was at the heart of this!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Is there odds on when Mark will start talking about this thread reaching 120 pages? lol 🙂

Nope it’s only at 3, when it gets to 10 it’s “ on its way “.

 

[sheridanstand78]

I admire that DCE sticks up for mate. Barba has had countless chances and stuffed up everyone of them!! It is a shame cause the boy can play!!

 

[manly al]

Nate Myles was also apparently a good friend of D C E and that hardly resulted in a good outcome for Manly and not really a great criteria guide . Barber would not be returning to the N R L on a minimum contract also and taking into account the make up of Manly "s present playing group and Barber "s checkered past , can not really see any wisdom or justification in bringing him into the Manly ranks now

 

[Supreme Leader]

The fact that we are talking about Barba returning to NRL via Manly means that he will be allowed back, but signed by Rorters, Brisbane or Melbourne or whoever else - NOT us. Like Carney, like Moylan, like Pearce. We'll still be awaiting resolution of the salary cap issue, and probably still be waiting till 2023.

Everyone we have spoken about goes elsewhere! If I was at the races with my fellow Silvertails, I'd get everyone's opinion (including my own), then cross them out of my list of chances.

 

[The Indian]

Putting aside all the character issues which are no doubt valid....

On playing ability he is a speed player who is about to hit 29 this season ...he's one bad injury away from near retirement. If he wants to comeback to the NRL he'd better make it soon. He may be some use to us this year BUT next year or later I'd be saying thanks but no thanks.

 

[Ben]

What would Barbas price be? 600k? I think we still have 2 spots to fill as it stands with 800k to spend. We may also promote Suli before June 30 and will count towards the cap.
Was there also a rumour that we are going to move on a player to the ESL?

 

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[Snake]

Albert Kelly is the one we are chasing, not Barba. Baz played his last year at the Sharks when Kelly made his debut there.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Albert Kelly is the one we are chasing, not Barba.

I wonder how he would go working with DCE more of a ball runner than organizer. I cant believe he is only 26. Seems to have been around for ages.

 

[Snake]

I wonder how he would go working with DCE more of a ball runner than organizer. I cant believe he is only 26. Seems to have been around for ages.

He was a gun junior that made his debut very young but has had off-field issues at times.

He did show at the Titans that he can run a team around the park. It's just that most game managers are not overly flashy. Because Kelly can be super electric, he is thought of as strictly a runner, but he can certainly direct the attack. It's a question that is definitely worth asking though.

I don't know how many people saw the Hull vs St Merge match in the pre-season but he scored one hell of a try that day...he still has that blistering speed.

 

[Sheikheagle]

He was a gun junior that made his debut very young but has had off-field issues at times.

He did show at the Titans that he can run a team around the park. It's just that most game managers are not overly flashy. Because Kelly can be super electric, he is thought of as strictly a runner, but he can certainly direct the attack. It's a question that is definitely worth asking though.

I don't know how many people saw the Hull vs St Merge match in the pre-season but he scored one hell of a try that day...he still has that blistering speed.

Just watched it sensational try.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Albert Kelly/Hastings trade? Yes please.

 

[40 years an eagle]

 

[Snake]

The way he burns Hayne in that video is unbelievable: 2:24

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I’d be very very VERY surprised if we were chasing Barba.

Kelly maybe!