Ben Barba - 2012 Discussion Thread

[Slippery]

General discussion on match form, selection, injuries, contracts, and anything else here.


DOB: 13 June, 1989
Position/s: Fullback, Five-Eighth, Halfback
Career Stats:

2008 - Bulldogs - 4 games, 1 try
2009 - Bulldogs - 4 games, 1 try
2010 - Bulldogs - 21 games, 15 tries
2011 - Bulldogs - 23 games, 24 tries

 

[Rodzilla]

why does barba get a picture and everyone else doesnt

this is unprofessional and shows favouritism

whats good for the barba is also good for everyone else

 

[Slippery]

why does barba get a picture and everyone else doesnt

this is unprofessional and shows favouritism

whats good for the barba is also good for everyone else

I am currently adding pictures for everyone. Browne's and Eastwood's are already up.

 

[Ghost of Dime]

terrible thread

 

[BulldogzLegend]

improved fitness and contesting high ball a bit better and is probably top 3 fullbacks running around this year

 

[dogie]

improved fitness and contesting high ball a bit better and is probably top 3 fullbacks running around this year

uuummmm, he hasn't played a match yet this year ding bat!

 

[wigum]

improved fitness and contesting high ball a bit better and is probably top 3 fullbacks running around this year

I agree he's come leaps and bounds ever since Des' arrival

 

[Renegade]

Love him what a freak has amazing talent. I hope Des can take him to that level we need for a fullback. I still worry about how he will manage the high ball

 

[Rodzilla]

i think he deserves the dally m for his form this year already

 

[BulldogzLegend]

uuummmm, he hasn't played a match yet this year ding bat!

sorry meant as in if he fixes up these issues during pre season

meant as in if he improves his fitness and contests the high ball a bit better would probably put himself in top 3 fullbacks in 2012

 

[dogie]

sorry meant as in if he fixes up these issues during pre season

meant as in if he improves his fitness and contests the high ball a bit better would probably put himself in top 3 fullbacks in 2012

that's ok, i forgive.

 

[Ghost of Dime]

terrible thread

agreed, not called for at all

 

[wigum]

terrible thread

agreed, not called for at all

You're doing it wrong, the one who quotes needs to be your other account

 

[S4Sonny]

You're doing it wrong, the one who quotes needs to be your other account

:roflol::roflol::roflol:

 

[Ghost of Dime]

You're doing it wrong, the one who quotes needs to be your other account

only if you're a second rater, the Bain does not abide by your petty mortal rules

 

[wigum]

only if you're a second rater, the Bain does not abide by your petty mortal rules

Oh LOL it's Bain. Sif not use the other account(s) anyway though. Loving the new name GoD

 

[Ghost of Dime]

but is it Bain, that is the question?

 

[wigum]

but is it Bain, that is the question?

Bain is dead, and god is reborn

 

[Ghost of Dime]

GoD does not do duplicate accounts, I don't know what you're talking about

 

[Dognacious]

In the All Stars game, Barba had some good defence when one on one with a running Marshall who was in space on one occassion. Looked fine under the high ball.

Indigenous were not playing too much 2nd phase play, mostly one up running so not suiting Barba, he will do better in a side that throws it around a bit. It was Daley Vs Bennett and i dont rate Daley as a coach. They could have been a lot more creative with all the attacking weapons they had. Daley took Barba off for a large section of the game, when they were behind on the scoreboard and needed to score tries. Huh???

All in all it wasnt a great indication of form for Barba, didnt see much of him in the game, and Daley is a poor coach. Hasler will use him better.