Ben Barba Stood Down Indefinately

[gothabull]

wow fox sports are saying ben barba has been stood down by the dogs


The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have today confirmed that Ben Barba will be suspended indefinitely from all contractual duties until further notice.

The Club has also advised the National Rugby League today that Ben will not participate in the NRL’s season launch on Wednesday night where he was due to officially open the 2013 season.

The decision to suspend Ben indefinitely comes after the Club was informed of a number of behavioural issues.

“Whilst we all know the undoubted on-field attributes and abilities that Ben displays, we must always maintain our focus on the more important issues of personal development and accountability,” Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg said.

“It is our hope that the media and the many rugby league fans understand and respect the need for privacy in order for Ben and his family to make the relevant adjustments that are required for him to return to the playing field.”

Please find below a statement from Ben Barba in relation to his indefinite suspension from all duties with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs:

“Today is a very difficult day for me as I feel I’ve let my family, children, Club and supporters down.

“My issues relate to seeking help for personal issues that I face day to day.

“I’m incredibly sad to be stepping aside as I’ve been so blessed with what’s happened to me over the past few years, but I feel as though I would be wearing a mask if I didn’t confront the matters I’ve been dealing with until now.

“I feel it is best to deal with these problems front on and I believe that by doing so this will make me a better person and player in the future.

“This will be a step by step process for me and whilst I hope to return to football soon, I hope that through this next period you can respect my privacy so that sooner rather than later I can return to playing rugby league as best I can.

“When I do, I hope that everybody sees a better person.”

[Boofhead]

Blame it on the A-A-A-A-Alchaol.

[Boofhead]

Some reports saying he is suspended for 12 months. Domestic Violence.

[Mr Stupid]

WTH...Ben Barba stood down indefinately!

[big bear]

WTH...Ben Barba stood down indefinately!

A example of a young man with way to much money who beleives all the things that are written and said about him.Go and spend some time with your family in Mackay Nth Qld where your journey started.

[TITAN PETE]

Poor Hasler..............

If he's hit his missus he should be gone for good

[Boofhead]

Sure does make the Dog's backline look thin.

[Titanic Believer]

Bulldogs have done the right thing. Get his life in order. It's more important than league.

I applaud the efforts of the league community to address the types of issues.

Ben is the most exciting player that I have seen. I hope he comes back soon. Similarly I hope that Albert Kelly can begin to fulfil his potential this year.

[TITAN PETE]

Yet again the "Face of League" Jink is with us again.....




David May never let any Titan have their name or face put to the title

[Coaster]

Wow new respect for the dogs management

[DIEHARD]

I just can't believe it. There is a curse of the face of the NRL...

I hope he works himself out. And good on the Dogs for taking things on the front foot.

[Toads]

I just can't believe it. There is a curse of the face of the NRL...

Unfortunately it appears that way, Mate. Seems just about every time a new up 'n coming legend rises to the top of the pile. There's something in their personal life goes awfully wrong, and ends up embroiled in some sort of controversy.

And as you touched on, Diehard. It's good that the Doggie's and Ben outed this situation and are addressing it now, before some grub in the media industry got the chance to blow it up into something more than what it possibly is.

All the best to Doggies and Ben (just don't win another GF before we do). Hope it isn't anything too serious.

EDIT: "Face of League". That's the phrase I was looking for. Cheers Pete.

[DIEHARD]

A rough start to what promises to be an epic season of Rugby League. I hope this is the end of this kind of thing.

And so disappointing as we saw how amazing Barba was in the recent All Stars as well. But off field matters matter. That can't be denied.

[Smakked]

If he's hit his missus he should be gone for good

This times 1000 thats the lowest of low hitting a women shows a coward.

[Chaos]

If he's hit his missus he should be gone for good

Big call...is that what you heard?