[OFFICIAL] Barba to Broncos

[Alec]

I'd hate for him to decide to stay because he wouldn't get to play in the halves there.

 

[kingpest]

I'd hate for him to decide to stay because he wouldn't get to play in the halves there.

That opportunity was lost 9 rounds ago

 

[Foordy]

BRISBANE is facing a long and potentially frustrating wait for Ben Barba and Anthony Milford as Canterbury and Canberra prepare to dig in their heels over their respective players.
Barba and Milford have both requested releases from their existing deals, but the Bulldogs and Raiders would need to play ball for them to join the Broncos.
Barba has another two years remaining on his deal with Canterbury while Milford has another season left on his contract with Canberra.
At this stage it is believed both clubs are ready to stand their ground. As a result, the pair could be forced to sit on the sidelines next season.
That would be a serious blow to the Broncos' hopes of a becoming a superpower again.
It is understood Milford's father, Halo, whose poor health has prompted the Canberra star to seek a release, is due to fly to the nation's capital this morning to catch up with his son.

It is unknown whether Halo also plans to meet Raiders powerbrokers as part of his trip. What is known is that the Raiders are in no hurry to grant Milford a release, even though he has a clause in his contract relating to family illness.
Barba has no such clause but has made it clear he would have no choice but to move to Brisbane should his estranged partner decide to relocate there with their two children. The Bulldogs' inability to sign a replacement - they pursued Israel Folau and Josh Dugan - means the club is reluctant to release Barba.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...ht-for-ben-barba/story-fnca0von-1226693058367

 

[I bleed Maroon]

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Barba will walk out of the club SBW style if they don't release him an Canberra will cave and let Milford go.

 

[Foordy]

Barba will walk out of the club SBW style if they don't release him an Canberra will cave and let Milford go.

The problem worth Barba walking out of the Bulldogs SBW style is he won't be able to play in the NRL

 

[Kimlo]

Bulldogs are looking at Beale.

Barba will be released no doubt, it's just a matter of the Dogs finding a fullback first which they will but none of this will happen till the off season.

IMO they'll both be Broncos next year but nothing will be announced until the season is done and dusted.

edit: should clarify that's Kurtley Beale. Who knows though, maybe Dragons will release Beale to the Dogs? With Dugan/nightingale/etc.

 

[Alec]

I think Gerard Depardieu Beale doesn't mind the centres either. Dragons could play him there.

 

[broncos4life]

Bulldogs are looking at Beale.

Barba will be released no doubt, it's just a matter of the Dogs finding a fullback first which they will but none of this will happen till the off season.

IMO they'll both be Broncos next year but nothing will be announced until the season is done and dusted.

edit: should clarify that's Kurtley Beale. Who knows though, maybe Dragons will release Beale to the Dogs? With Dugan/nightingale/etc.

Shame it's not gerard... at leas that would mean he has done something helpful for the broncos

 

[Coxy]

Oh look, there's no doubt Barba won't be at the Bulldogs next year. The fact they're talking to anyone who's ever looked like a fullback shows that.

 

[Alec]

They could just move Inu there and bring Tim Lafai into the centres. There's no need to really go looking for anyone when you have such a quality player on the sidelines.

 

[Broncoman]

It won't be until the end of the season that the mess about Barba and Milford will be cleaned up. Both seem keen to come up to Brisbane but both Canterbury and Canberra are determined to keep them. Both Barba and Milford should brace themselves for a big battle.

 

[Foordy]

Barba went to the Gold Coast to visit his brother and take his kids to dreamworld, and the kennel implodes and turn on each other ... :loool::loool::loool:

Barba spotted at the Gold Coast

 

[Porthoz]

I must say this line is gold:

What's next? Barba visited a public toilet, joining the eels?

:loool:

 

[Browny]

Only because his manager forced him as he is evil incarnate

 

[Mister Wright]

That's some hilarious stuff.

 

[jarro65]

Woof !!

:loool:

 

[broncos4life]

Spotted: jarrod hayne visiting mates on the northern beaches... He's just signed with manly

 

[Kimlo]

I actually spotted Josh Hoffman buying Oportos with his partner a few weeks ago, therefore I believe there is cause for concern that he may in fact sign with them.