[OFFICIAL] Barba to Broncos

[Coxy]

Oh I'm sure the Bulldogs don't give a shit about the Broncos in this case. Their focus is purely on retaining their player.

 

[Kimlo]

I would think so. And fair enough too. Apart from his value on the field, he's hot property off it in terms of marketing and promotion. You'd be an absolute fool not to do what you can to keep him happy and at the club.

As I indicated above, I'm sure it's not a "no, you're never leaving until the contract is finished, muahahaha" type of scenario, but rather "no, we're not releasing you now, but what can we do to make it work".

I'd be pretty sure if they can't come to a compromise that Ben is happy with then the club will relent and let him go, but anyone who is critical of the Bulldogs not just rolling over and letting him go is nuts.

We rolled over and let a future great be signed by another club (Norman) so Bulldogs should return the favour.
Definitely joking about the first part

 

[Kimlo]

Oh I'm sure the Bulldogs don't give a shit about the Broncos in this case. Their focus is purely on retaining their player.

You're only half right, if they realise it's a lost cause trying to keep him then they'll chase compensation.

Let us not forget that Hannant asked for a release for the same reasons from the same club and he was released after we compensated them.

 

[Morkel]

The Bulldogs have put themselves in a situation where if Barba wants to leave, they'll have to release him, without doubt. They've spent the last 5 years trying to turn their image around, and image that revolves around a family club that values people first. Their spin earlier in the year was classic BS, turning a potentially damaging situation in to a 'we've stood him down so he can get himself right' PR magic trick. There's no way in this world they can take the damage to their brand that would come of not releasing Barba for his own wellbeing.

 

[Locky24]

The Courier-Mail understands Barba has privately told teammates he will not be at Belmore in 2014 as Ainslie Currie, the mother of their two young children, steps up plans to move north.

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[I bleed Maroon]

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Here it comes. This, coupled with telling Wallace to hit the bricks.....We've got him.

 

[Broncoman]

He has said he intends to play for a Queensland club at some point in his career and it possibly might be happening sooner rather than later.

 

[Kimlo]

He has said he intends to play for a Queensland club at some point in his career and it possibly might be happening sooner rather than later.

What he really said is he's under contract so he can't say that he wants to play for the Broncos next year.

It's pretty obvious, logistics aside, Barba will be playing for us next year but none of that will be formal until after the season is over for both clubs.

Barba asked for a release a while ago and was denied. Once the season is over and his kids are back in Brisbane, his manager will make sure the Bulldogs release him, both so he can earn a lot more and so he can live in Brisbane.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I'm pretty confident Barba will be at Broncos next year. I wonder who the halfback we get will be though

 

[theshed]

All legal disclaimers included, bla bla bla, I share mutual drinking buddies with Benny. As far as he is concerned, he is done with the doggies. What club he goes to is a mystery to me but there are only 3 clubs in QLd so we are at least 1/3 a chance of scoring his talents. At this point if he doesn't shift teams he will be as surprised as we are...EBC!

From what I've heard, this was clear to the doggies weeks before he was stood down and may or may not be related.

 

[Coxy]

Well really unless his missus moves to Mackay or Townsville, the Cowboys is out of the question. Townsville is as far away from Brisbane as Sydney.

Titans surely don't have the cap space to afford him.

Pretty obviously there's a lot of negotiations going on between the Bulldogs and Barba's management, and once that's done, there'll be negotiations between Bulldogs and Broncos for compensation or whatever.

I wouldn't yet say "we've got him", but all signs point to that being the most likely outcome.
Just a lot later than I expected it to be announced...

 

[Splinter]

Well really unless his missus moves to Mackay or Townsville, the Cowboys is out of the question. Townsville is as far away from Brisbane as Sydney.

Titans surely don't have the cap space to afford him.

Pretty obviously there's a lot of negotiations going on between the Bulldogs and Barba's management, and once that's done, there'll be negotiations between Bulldogs and Broncos for compensation or whatever.

I wouldn't yet say "we've got him", but all signs point to that being the most likely outcome.
Just a lot later than I expected it to be announced...

**** compensation for the dogs.
He is asking for a release to be with family and if we are lucky enough to be the team nearest his family then good luck to us

 

[Coxy]

**** compensation for the dogs.
He is asking for a release to be with family and if we are lucky enough to be the team nearest his family then good luck to us

He also has 2 years to run on a binding contract, and is a player they spent a lot of time and money developing who they don't really want to lose. No doubt he featured in their plans for 2014 and 15, and that is an impact to them.

I think them asking for compensation is fair.

 

[broncos4life]

He also has 2 years to run on a binding contract, and is a player they spent a lot of time and money developing who they don't really want to lose. No doubt he featured in their plans for 2014 and 15, and that is an impact to them.

I think them asking for compensation is fair.

**** oath give them whatever compensation they want... How bout Lui & Anderson? oh hell throw in prince and wallace

 

[Splinter]

Players decision not the Broncos. Broncos cannot ask for a release or break his contract. Also Bulldogs can say no
Stuff them
In hindsight i would probably pay it to get him:biggrin:

 

[Splinter]

**** oath give them whatever compensation they want... How bout Lui & Anderson? oh hell throw in prince and wallace

We could hand over half our squad and then they can fight for the wooden spoon

 

[Kimlo]

Players decision not the Broncos. Broncos cannot ask for a release or break his contract. Also Bulldogs can say no
Stuff them
In hindsight i would probably pay it to get him:biggrin:

Incorrect. The Broncos can negotiate with Barba if the dogs give us permission to do so, hence they can also ask for compensation.

 

[Donald]

Apparently Folau has all but signed on with the Tahs for another two seasons. May not help us in getting Barba..