Honestly - Would you sign Ben Barba?

[mickeylane]

Im sorry but Dufty is a rocks or diamonds player and a No. 1 nowadays is just as important as your 7. He has too many negatives that outweigh his only positive - his Speed.
1. Positionally inept
2. Misses too many tackles
3. Suspect under high ball
4. Worst kick returning FB in the NRL

Would you sign Ben Barba with the view of getting closer to winning a Comp w the cattle we have over next 2 years - consider the coach is history - because HE WILL BE.

 

[getsmarty]

We won't win a comp if we have the same Coach..end of thread.

 

[Dragonslayer]

We won't win a comp if we have the same Coach..end of thread.

Correct. This is the issue not the player

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Barba is no better under the high ball.

Better defender though.

 

[getsmarty]

Barba is no better under the high ball.

Better defender though.

Well after 10 years in grade he should be better LOL

 

[Mickthedragon]

Yes, Dufty to JP's wing position as a speedy winger. Oh and a new coach, then we may challenge. But none of it will prob happen.

 

[JDHD]

No. Barba’s been in trouble too many times.

 

[Twenty10]

Hahah without dufty we would have lost at least 3 more games.

 

[Mickthedragon]

Hahah without dufty we would have lost at least 3 more games.

Will cost a few as well. No confidence under the high ball and crabs sideways most kick returns. Poor positional play too from back but maybe this will all develop. Hopefully it does ala Billy the cat.

 

[Gm5]

barbas looked quite average the past 2 or 3 st helens game.

 

[Willow]

So just to clarify... is this a pro-Barba thread or an anti-Dufty thread?

Sorry mickey but you're clutching at straws. Dufty will develop into a fine fullback once we get a coach.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

NO!