Barba in it again

[carcharias]

He should get his own reality show.
I’d watch it.

 

[snout]

He should get his own reality show.
I’d watch it.

Top gear

 

[Quigs]

And maybe a lot of us in here can create a show like this bloke

 

[bad boy bubby]

Barba got off a gaol sentence and at the same time announced that he is going to play in Spain for the Valencia Hurricanes.
Anyone who knows Spain as well as I, and the Valencia area extra well, will know that place is the gateway to nose-beer central.
He won't be given leniency there, I foresee major drama. I mean that's not such hard bet, Barba and drama go hand in hand any where.
Spain is a different animal though....

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/4762673e8182615e0cc6f08000cb5684



Penthouse to the s**thouse’: Court’s stunning slapdown as Ben Barba gets ‘second chance’
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• August 20, 2020 11:44am
• Source: FOX SPORTS

Ben Barba (right) with his lawyer Campbell McCallum at Mackay Court. Photo : Daryl WrightSource: Supplied
Former NRL star Ben Barba has escaped criminal conviction after assaulting his brother-in-law and is set to take up an offer to play professional rugby league in Spain.

Barba was remanded in custody overnight earlier this week after being involved in a brawl with his brother-in-law, Adrian

The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm, breaching bail conditions and failing to complete a community service order.

The incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred on February 22 at McGuires Pub. The Courier Mail reports Barba punched Currie in the head after Currie had called him a “woman basher” after a previous argument.

A number of NRL stars reportedly wrote to the court in support of Barba’s character including Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans and Cowboys fullback Valentine Holmes, as well as Titans coach Justin Holbrook.

Barba was sacked by the Cowboys before the 2019 season kick off after allegations he physically assaulted his partner at a Townsville Casino.

He is hopeful of another shot at his once glittering rugby league career. A criminal conviction would have hindered that.

“He is a young Indigenous man with a lot of talent who certainly is hoping to further his career in rugby league,” Barba’s lawyer Campbell Maccallum said.

“Whether that be in Spain or Australia or in the Super League competition.”

“(A conviction) would have impeded his progress to Spain and certainly travel overseas.

“There’s a clause in the contract which does say if a NRL club or Super League approaches him with a contract, that they will release him immediately.”

 

[Eion]

Sadly heading rapidly down the path of our own Ben Cousins.

 

[Quigs]

Such a shame that he is the way he is and I don't think he is one for changing.

But at least they can't take our memories away from us.

"Git out of the way Chadley"

 

[taipan]

That's it in nutshell,such gifted talent athletically, and our club and fans benefitted from that.Memories lasting a lifetime.
My feelings is, he was too easily influenced by outsiders ,which led to where he is today.
Still young with a family and responsibility that goes with it, his life is not over and he can still make a decent go of it.Just steer clear of those negative influencers.

 

[DJDL]

Sadly, seeing that Barba is represented by Campbell McCallum pretty much sums up where he is at.

For those not up here living amongst the rednecks, McCallum is the gun-for-hire lawyer who pops up on the news regularly defending every bikie/crack-head/scumbag facing criminal charges.

His most recent appearance was defending himself on drugs charges.

Quality associate to have...

 

[BatteredFlake]

Couldn't believe my ears when ABC sports reporter started story with "former Broncos star " Ben Barba.. guess its Boncos turn now to have media stick the boot in at every opportunity ! Hahaha!

 

[President Trump]

Didn't know they even had a league in Spain.

 

[chewsta]

Im with you Bubby, i don't see anything but trouble in Spain for Barba. For one, he is going to be an instant superstar in that league. Nobody will come close to being able to do what he can on the field over there, which is going to bring him undone off the field.
Benny Barba was one of my favourite players to watch even before he joined the Sharks. Such a shame he has his demons off the field.

 

[bad boy bubby]

Didn't know they even had a league in Spain.

They have been setting it up for a few years now. The Valencia Hurricanes are looking to eventually get into Super League ala Catalans, Toronto.
I think they are looking at playing in the French competition first, the Spanish League is too far below Barba's level.