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Ben Barba sacked over incident at a Townsville casino
North Queensland Cowboys recruit Ben Barba has had his contract torn up after an incident at a Townsville casino.
John Dean with AAP
FOX SPORTSFEBRUARY 1, 20197:34PM
Ben Barba. Picture: Zak SimmondsSource:News Corp Australia
North Queensland have sacked major signing Ben Barba for a breach of his NRL playing contract without playing a single game for the club. Barba was involved in an incident at a Townsville casino, according to a report by Nine news late on Friday night.
“When a player joins the North Queensland Cowboys he agrees to abide by the terms of the contract. After an internal investigation,it has been determined that this player has acted in contradiction to both the terms and the spirit of that agreement,” the Cowboys said in a statement on Friday.
Ben Barba has been sacked by the Cowboys. Picture: Zak SimmondsSource:News Corp Australia
“Today, North Queensland Cowboys terminated the playing contract of Ben Barba due to a significant breach of the terms of his contract.”
Cowboys chairman Laurence Lancini stated: “When a player joins the North Queensland Cowboys he agrees to abide by the terms of the contract.
“After an internal investigation, it has been determined that this player has acted in contradiction to both the terms and the spirit of that agreement.
“Accordingly, the club has terminated his contract and has informed the NRL’s Integrity Unit.”
This extraordinary development comes just hours after rugby league legend Laurie Daley urged Barba to put his three-year NRL exile behind him and make the most of his career lifeline.
Barba was due to make his first appearance in Australia since the 2016 grand final after he was picked for the Indigenous All Stars’ clash with the Maori All Stars on February 15 in Melbourne.
The 29-year-old’s career is now almost certainly over, having spent the past three years abroad after his second illicit drugs strike following the Sharks’ premiership win.
He was banished to Europe where he had stints in French rugby and Super League.
Ben Barba. Picture: Zak SimmondsSource:News Corp Australia
After being granted a release by St Helens, he has signed with North Queensland on a one-year deal and will be scrutinised as he looks to recapture some semblance of his brilliant best.
“He’s played well over there in the English Super League and, by all reports, he’s training the house down up there in North Queensland,” Daley said.
“It’s a big game for a lot of people and also Benny because he can come back and put the stuff that happened to him behind him and pull on the shirt and represent his family and his culture.
“And show that if you do make a mistake, there’s always a chance to bounce back.”
https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/b...o/news-story/77042491a67e0641bb0a2ce77215bd27
North Queensland Cowboys recruit Ben Barba has had his contract torn up after an incident at a Townsville casino.
John Dean with AAP
FOX SPORTSFEBRUARY 1, 20197:34PM
Ben Barba. Picture: Zak SimmondsSource:News Corp Australia
North Queensland have sacked major signing Ben Barba for a breach of his NRL playing contract without playing a single game for the club. Barba was involved in an incident at a Townsville casino, according to a report by Nine news late on Friday night.
“When a player joins the North Queensland Cowboys he agrees to abide by the terms of the contract. After an internal investigation,it has been determined that this player has acted in contradiction to both the terms and the spirit of that agreement,” the Cowboys said in a statement on Friday.
Ben Barba has been sacked by the Cowboys. Picture: Zak SimmondsSource:News Corp Australia
“Today, North Queensland Cowboys terminated the playing contract of Ben Barba due to a significant breach of the terms of his contract.”
Cowboys chairman Laurence Lancini stated: “When a player joins the North Queensland Cowboys he agrees to abide by the terms of the contract.
“After an internal investigation, it has been determined that this player has acted in contradiction to both the terms and the spirit of that agreement.
“Accordingly, the club has terminated his contract and has informed the NRL’s Integrity Unit.”
This extraordinary development comes just hours after rugby league legend Laurie Daley urged Barba to put his three-year NRL exile behind him and make the most of his career lifeline.
Barba was due to make his first appearance in Australia since the 2016 grand final after he was picked for the Indigenous All Stars’ clash with the Maori All Stars on February 15 in Melbourne.
The 29-year-old’s career is now almost certainly over, having spent the past three years abroad after his second illicit drugs strike following the Sharks’ premiership win.
He was banished to Europe where he had stints in French rugby and Super League.
Ben Barba. Picture: Zak SimmondsSource:News Corp Australia
After being granted a release by St Helens, he has signed with North Queensland on a one-year deal and will be scrutinised as he looks to recapture some semblance of his brilliant best.
“He’s played well over there in the English Super League and, by all reports, he’s training the house down up there in North Queensland,” Daley said.
“It’s a big game for a lot of people and also Benny because he can come back and put the stuff that happened to him behind him and pull on the shirt and represent his family and his culture.
“And show that if you do make a mistake, there’s always a chance to bounce back.”
https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/b...o/news-story/77042491a67e0641bb0a2ce77215bd27
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Really?
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The same missus he, um, didn't hit and Greenberg didn't cover up when both assholes were with us?
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**** needs to learn from GI and only do that shit behind closed doors FFS.
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In public...well that's what a few people have claimed. Wonder how long until this thread gets edited haha.
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Yes that’s the truth, that will never leave him cause people know people who know what really happened
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Lol not fucking suprised
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It sucks. Really wanted to see him go around again.
As many on here will abuse me I stillnwould love to see him return and right his wrong with the bs he pulled on us. The bloke clearly can’t stay out of shit but still he’s a freak of a player
As many on here will abuse me I stillnwould love to see him return and right his wrong with the bs he pulled on us. The bloke clearly can’t stay out of shit but still he’s a freak of a player
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Damn he must have fucked up bigtime for an immediate sacking.
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Thought it was another drug thing. If he has abused his missus well he is def done in the NRL and prob any professional sport... I’m sure the media will def throw the dogs into it from when Greenberg covered his ass
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