Bulldogs fullback Ben Barba stood down indefinitely

[hybrid_tiger]

I think people thinking this will ruin Bulldogs season are kidding themselves.

You're absolutely right. I still think the Dogs can score bucketloads of points with the fantastic creativity provided by the likes of Kris Keating, Ennis and Reynolds.

:crazy:

 

[carlosthedwarf]

Andrew Voss ‏@AndrewVoss9 bulldogs media conference at 1.30.Reports Barba has problems with gambling and handling breakup with partner who is mum to his 2 children

Sounds like Wally could be in for some trouble

 

[DC_fan]

Success has gone to his head.

 

[Jimmy]

2GB reported that Geeenberg will be making a statement soon.

 

[dogslife]

Yeah I'm sure our hard work commission will go to town on 9 if Wally is proven wrong :roll:

 

[Snappy]

Bourbon Beccy will be all over this like a rash

 

[Didgi]

Dean Ritchie was on FOX saying he is unsure of the exact details but,Barba has split with the mother of his 2 kids,and has been drinking and gambling heavily.
But if Wally is right,then the bar is set at 1 year,the Cowboys would fight any suspension less than that,and rightly so,we will just have to wait for the whole story,which will not take very long if recent history is a gauge.

I'd like to think the Cowboys would be able to let it go, depending on the allegations. With the drugs in sport and whatever this may be, fighting between NRL/clubs isn't what we need. Plus it just opens you up for ridicule, a la Brett Stewart and his sooking.

 

[BranVan3000]

Good coaching, a bit of tough love and Des Hasler making sure no player thinks he is bigger than the team

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Bourbon Beccy will be all over this like a rash

She would be an expert on rashes.

 

[Canard]

From SMH:

Barba’s manager Gavin Orr maintained that the suspension could be lifted within weeks. He said he and Barba supported the club’s actions.
‘‘He’s identified that he’s struggling with a few issues with his family,’’ Orr said. ‘‘He wants a bit of private time to deal with those issues. I hope he’ll be back in a week or two.
‘‘He doesn’t want to let anyone down. That’s the big thing.
‘‘There’s just some personal issues between him and his family that he needs to address. He’s going to be working hard over the next few weeks to address them.
‘‘He just wants some personal time at the moment.’’


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ural-issues-20130225-2f0w6.html#ixzz2Ls2x767h

So could be only a few weeks? Is that just optimism from his manager? If its the case than this isn't that big a deal. I wonder why the dogs wouldn't just do the old "He is carrying an injury" if it was though?

I got to hand it to the new ARLC they certainly have developed a way to ensure the "drugs/match fixing" stuff is forgotten about quickly.

 

[Snappy]

Wally would have said whatever nein told him to. He personally has nothing to worry about.

 

[Jobdog]

Wally would have said whatever nein told him to. He personally has nothing to worry about.

What, he can't think for himself?

 

[Canard]

Wally would have said whatever nein told him to. He personally has nothing to worry about.

Not to mention, has anyone even heard what was stated? It seems to be people just going off a paraphrased post.

 

[Twizzle]

Wally would have said whatever nein told him to. He personally has nothing to worry about.

this

 

[Mr Saab]

You dont get suspended for breaking up with your woman and throwing money on the ponies or on Queen of the Nile.

 

[TALENted]

Will Jayne aZzopardi b asking q's at today's press conference? I just hope no one replies back from an half open window?

 

[madunit]

So how long till the dogs sign up another 1st grade fullback to replace him for the season?

They had no issue finding cap room for 2 x international wingers to keep replacing injured players last season so I'd expect the signature of The Dugan or perhaps Sam Tomkins to be secured by close of business tomorrow.

Tim Moltzen would be better

 

[carlosthedwarf]

You dont get suspended for breaking up with your woman and throwing money on the ponies or on Queen of the Nile.

Everyone knows the Penguin pays better than the Queen anyway.

 

[851]

Not to mention, has anyone even heard what was stated? It seems to be people just going off a paraphrased post.

FOX were just reading tweets,and they said Wally has said it is domestic violence related,so nine and Wally surely can't be that stupid in todays climate to just go off here say or make stuff up.

 

[Hanscholo]

Maybe he ripped down a couple of stillnox and went on a door knocking frenzy?