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    Bring him back home and take the 2pt fine?

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    I don't know why some posters are bringing up Hardaker and Wigan, Barba has done similar things in the past and we still signed him, "people in glass houses" springs to mind.

    I'm not for one second condoning what he has done, he needs help off the field for his and his family's sake, however on the field he was great for us. If we could bring him back on a reduced contract would anyone want us to turn that down? I wouldn't

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rommel View Post
    Bring him back home and take the 2pt fine?
    I would

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    Surprised the press over here haven't picked up on the RL. MOS angle. I'm sure they will. How I wish Roby had won it.

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    Can I change my name?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SaintJon View Post
    I don't know why some posters are bringing up Hardaker and Wigan, Barba has done similar things in the past and we still signed him, "people in glass houses" springs to mind.

    I'm not for one second condoning what he has done, he needs help off the field for his and his family's sake, however on the field he was great for us. If we could bring him back on a reduced contract would anyone want us to turn that down? I wouldn't
    Perhaps you should read the post before asking.

    My reference to Hardaker was about someone else is always to blame and Barba is of a similar mindset. If they both took responsibility for their actions they might just stop finding themselves in situations.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Barba'sTash View Post
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    To Barba’sTrash ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Webbo Again View Post
    We don't know that for sure, so best not to make such categoric accusations at this stage.
    CCTV footage, several witnesses, Police involved and the completed internal investigation by the Cowboys, plus he has previous with this.
    He's a siht house.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    Perhaps you should read the post before asking.

    My reference to Hardaker was about someone else is always to blame and Barba is of a similar mindset. If they both took responsibility for their actions they might just stop finding themselves in situations.



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    I was on about post 32, I 100% agree with your comment.
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    What an absolute fool , a few years left in him , but not enough time to amount a few Bob to look after his family with a good pension pot , be working in a bar in 10 years , everyone looking at his predicament MUST be dissapointed.
    roy litherland it's happened i told you it would

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    Quote Originally Posted by SaintJon View Post
    I don't know why some posters are bringing up Hardaker and Wigan, Barba has done similar things in the past and we still signed him, "people in glass houses" springs to mind.

    I'm not for one second condoning what he has done, he needs help off the field for his and his family's sake, however on the field he was great for us. If we could bring him back on a reduced contract would anyone want us to turn that down? I wouldn't
    If there was a way for us to sign him we’d be stupid to turn down the chance but I think we’d have to get rid of a few for it to happen. Wouldn’t at all be surprised to see Wire apply for dispensation for Brown and find a way to sign him. It’s sad really because that’s surely his NRL career over for certain this time. I’d love him back though.

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    Interview 3 weeks ago.
    https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/10/...of-the-tunnel/

    Saying all the right words, then he falls off again.

    Such a waste of talent.
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    I can’t see another club touching him now. What a waste.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    But let's be honest, players like Barba and Hardaker are always ready to blame others for their behavior, but in reality it is 100% down to their own stupidity. Ben is 29, he's got a family, he knows he's under scrutiny and an iron clad contract.

    Let's not pass the blame, hes been extremely stupid several times and has no one to blame but himself

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    Spot on Buddy, it's always someone else's fault, isn't it? Neither of the players you mention will ever learn, they sicken me to be honest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    Perhaps you should read the post before asking.

    My reference to Hardaker was about someone else is always to blame and Barba is of a similar mindset. If they both took responsibility for their actions they might just stop finding themselves in situations.



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    Certainly right about hardaker played that card all his life ,

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    Quote Originally Posted by L.S.F View Post
    I wouldn't •••• on him if he was on fire. I don't think he got nearly as he should from our fans. the bloke is a scum bag of the highest order.
    Quite simply the most over-the-top sanctimonious comment I’ve heard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by L.S.F View Post
    No it isn't, he shit on us and let us down when it really mattered, if you want to get all misty eyed that's up to you but I call it how I see it.
    I just think you need to put a bit of perspective on it. What he’s done (allegedly) is deplorable but to call him that is over the top.

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    Calling some one who (allegedly) assaulted his wife a scum bag is over the top?

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    It was clear that even without "misbehaving" at Saints that Ben was a disruptive influence on the team. His drop in form and search for a new club last year did seem to be the catalyst for our drop in form. In the end you want a star player to improve your chances of winning things not reduce them. He has done that with us and it is now hard to see the Cowboys being a better team than the one that finished 14th last year.

    Why is anyone going to give him a lot of money to make things worse.
    I could agree with you but then we would both be wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ande View Post
    Feel sorry in a way for him but then you remember he hung around with a very stand up set of blokes called "the Epic Bender Crew" when in Aus and I would imagine the same chaps now inhabit North QLD.
    You can't use the toilet without someone knowing about it in Aus it seems and he doesn't seem to be able to control himself.

    A shame to see quality wasted - will be interesting to see if the real reason does ever come out.
    It mentions the Epic Bender Crew here and a quote from Barba, '"Absolutely, the spotlight got to me, and I won't shy away from that. I lost track of who I was and what I was," Barba said at the time. "I did let it go."'*
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league...asino-incident

    *'What a waste', to quote an Ian Dury song. Though maybe The Libertines song 'What a waster' is more appropriate.

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    Epic Bender Crew.

    *cringe*

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    I’ve heard his missus said “I love casinos” but with the noise of the pokies Barba heard “I love Genos” and thought she was moaning about missing S’tellins again*







    *this may not be true


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    Quote Originally Posted by saintgeorge View Post
    Quite simply the most over-the-top sanctimonious comment I’ve heard.
    We will see when we get the full details, but lets face it, if he did something bad enough to get immediately sacked for, I would tend to agree with the original poster.

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    What a prat. He knew he was in the last chance saloon and then does this. He deserves everything he gets. Apparently giving it the 'do you know who I am?' to the security too.

    Feel for his family. No excuse for domestic violence.

    He'll get another gig somewhere because on the field he's world class and it's worth the risk. You just dont know how long it'll last.




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    Well he's managed to do what RL rarely does. Make it into the sports headlines of the BBC lunchtime news. Typical.

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