Ben Barba was high level rugby league star player. Playing for several clubs, winning the grand final and the dally M medal as player of the year. Subscribe
I knew Ben quite well. In my opinion, his off-field incidents were indications of some underlying issues that needed to be resolved, and he was let down by most of his clubs, (except that the Sharks), his Manager (especially) and the NRL, who preferred to move him on, rather than get him the support he needed. Ben was a great player, respectful and humble...and he did not deserve the lifetime ban. There is a lot more to this story, but a good overview of his playing career.
@@tyzon00800 And why do you think that is? Many young players are not equipped to deal with the fame, the pressure and anxieties that come with expectations of modern football, and substances often become a way of self-medicating to help them cope...so rather than looking at alcohol as the problem, it is a symptom...and players moving from club to club because the "jobs for the boys" welfare managers don't understand mental health, or the clubs and managers only want them to perform on the field and be good little boys off the field are a pressure cooker waiting to explode...and it will keep happening. I never blamed anyone, but the people who benefit from players, need to also take some responsibility for players.
@@phuketprivateisland441good job standing up for him brother. All though he is definitely not innocent and has himself to blame, there are other factors that make people do things as you said and instead of getting helped he was left out to dry
@@ronniegauci3843 Not a cop out at all. Mental health makes people do dumb stuff. Not giving him a pass, but being passed from club to club because of indiscretions, instead of getting him help, was the start of the end. This all could have been avoided. And Ben is not the first, or the last, that will struggle with mental health. The NRL, money grubbing managers and ill-equipped welfare managers need to do better.
I'm sure there is a lot more to his story, yes he definitely needed help a shame for such a talented player. I hope he's able to move on in life now and hopefully forge a new a career after playing league. From NZ
He was an incredible talent at St Helens, one of the most explosive players I've ever seen. And yet after he left we went on to have our most successful period ever. Strange how these things work out
Ben is a great player ,one of the best in the modern game of rugby league.He will always be remembered for his off field issues, but leave this man alone. I wish you were in the game now ,you would kill tried forward packs in the NRL today. I remember when we met in Northlakes in Darwin.💥🔥🏉🏆👍🏿You will always be one of the greatest naturally gifted Sportsmen to have ever played in the history of Rugby League in Australia, they can never take that away from you , congratulations BEN .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Nice work. Definitely scope for channels like this that focus on RL. Im a Cowboys fan and was gutted when he never took to the field for us. Hope you keep going and keep improving!
what do you mean "we'd never know his full potential" - HE LITERALLY WON DAILY M AND MAN OF STEEL - he reached the highest potential recorded in history - everything else is just extra , this man done it.
We will never know his Full potential..! Key word full mate! Yeh he won those things, but he should still be playing.. he could have won so many more things… as in his “full” potential
more things ? brother let me remind you again : ben barber resume : -daily m (A FKN DAILY M M8) -MAN OF STEELE (DAILY M OF ENG M8) -hes won a grand final (FRIST EVER FOR SHARKS IN THIER HISTORY) -won with indigi rep (ALREADY GOT A DUB) his next best thing to finish off would to win origin , so i agree we wouldnt really know, but the man completed more than most in the sport of rugby , in such a small time so yes if he kept playing , there would only be space for an origin win because his potential was reached he done it all , GF , DAILY M ,MAN OF STEELE , INDIG REP - only thing left was oriign
yes, very good presentation. Was happy to watch the whole report from start to finish. Baba was such a talent - Dally M and Man of Steel, incredible. I used to love watching him play in the NRL. Thanks for the memories Ben and thanks for this upload.
I remember when he was in reserve grade and looking at his stats were unbelievable. It was like when Thurston was a fringe player for the Bulldogs. You knew something special was to come. Off field incidents and personality clashes destroyed him
Should've stayed at St Helens. He was worshipped at the club until the NRL came sniffing and his performances dropped. Once home in Australia his off-field behaviour let himself down. Still would be in my best Saints team of all time... 1. Barba 2. Makinson 3. Lyon 4. Meninga 5. Sullivan 6. Martyn 7. Long 8. Walmsley 9. Cunningham 10. Farleigh 11. Joynt 12. Sculthorpe 13. Pinner
I wonder if Ben is suffering CTE. Being a play maker and a kicker, would have him taking alot of late hits throughout his career and alot of head trauma. I wonder what a mri looks like with having one from early in his career to now. Alot of his off field behaviour might be neurological damage.
Interesting video...never knew he played for the Broncos and didn't know he played Aussie Rules after his NRL career! On another note, the videos on the playlist on my channel titled 'Purpose of Life?' might interest some people!
When you're an indigenous young talent who all of a sudden at such an early age to be signed on multi million dollar contracts its a situation that most young kids dream off. However it can be overwealming with minimal support. To be constantly in the media spotlight and how to deal with that is something no one can coach Sometimes you just want to be thought of as a regular person rather than this cult personality.
You are correct. But that is where managers, in return for their percentage, should be accountable and supportive and making sure players get all the right advice and support and help set them up financially...but sadly, they only seem to be around for contract negotiation...perhaps if Ben was encouraged to sit out that 12-week suspension and return to an NRL club, instead of moving to France at the behest of his manager...things would be different.
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I knew Ben quite well. In my opinion, his off-field incidents were indications of some underlying issues that needed to be resolved, and he was let down by most of his clubs, (except that the Sharks), his Manager (especially) and the NRL, who preferred to move him on, rather than get him the support he needed. Ben was a great player, respectful and humble...and he did not deserve the lifetime ban. There is a lot more to this story, but a good overview of his playing career.
@@tyzon00800 And why do you think that is? Many young players are not equipped to deal with the fame, the pressure and anxieties that come with expectations of modern football, and substances often become a way of self-medicating to help them cope...so rather than looking at alcohol as the problem, it is a symptom...and players moving from club to club because the "jobs for the boys" welfare managers don't understand mental health, or the clubs and managers only want them to perform on the field and be good little boys off the field are a pressure cooker waiting to explode...and it will keep happening. I never blamed anyone, but the people who benefit from players, need to also take some responsibility for players.
@@phuketprivateisland441good job standing up for him brother. All though he is definitely not innocent and has himself to blame, there are other factors that make people do things as you said and instead of getting helped he was left out to dry
@@phuketprivateisland441 thats a cop out, his indiscretions in Mackay are well documented. An angry young man .
@@ronniegauci3843 Not a cop out at all. Mental health makes people do dumb stuff. Not giving him a pass, but being passed from club to club because of indiscretions, instead of getting him help, was the start of the end. This all could have been avoided. And Ben is not the first, or the last, that will struggle with mental health. The NRL, money grubbing managers and ill-equipped welfare managers need to do better.
I'm sure there is a lot more to his story, yes he definitely needed help a shame for such a talented player. I hope he's able to move on in life now and hopefully forge a new a career after playing league. From NZ
Sharks could not have won in 2016 without him. Hats off to Ben from all the long suffering Sharks supporters!
What a talent.
In fact, all the Barba boys, Aaron, Ben, and Marmin, are scintillating footballers. Just brilliant!
He was an incredible talent at St Helens, one of the most explosive players I've ever seen. And yet after he left we went on to have our most successful period ever. Strange how these things work out
One of the most exciting players I have had the pleasure of watching. I hope he is happy and doing well.
Ben is a great player ,one of the best in the modern game of rugby league.He will always be remembered for his off field issues, but leave this man alone. I wish you were in the game now ,you would kill tried forward packs in the NRL today. I remember when we met in Northlakes in Darwin.💥🔥🏉🏆👍🏿You will always be one of the greatest naturally gifted Sportsmen to have ever played in the history of Rugby League in Australia, they can never take that away from
you , congratulations BEN .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Nah mehe mai bless you Ben. Barber 🎉ka.pai bless the lord ☘️ 🙏 😢
Benny gave the dogs a bloody few years of bliss
I miss watching this man play
Quality channel mate! I saw one and decided to binge watch all your videos only to realise you're new... Looking forward to more like this.
Nice work. Definitely scope for channels like this that focus on RL.
Im a Cowboys fan and was gutted when he never took to the field for us.
Hope you keep going and keep improving!
One of those good indigenous Australian players in his prime times,period.TA!
A lifetime ban was pretty harsh
That's the NRL pretending to have taken positive steps to resolve the issue.What a load of horse shit.
what do you mean "we'd never know his full potential" - HE LITERALLY WON DAILY M AND MAN OF STEEL - he reached the highest potential recorded in history - everything else is just extra , this man done it.
We will never know his Full potential..! Key word full mate!
Yeh he won those things, but he should still be playing.. he could have won so many more things… as in his “full” potential
@@difdaf436 exactly. He might have even played Origin.
more things ? brother let me remind you again :
ben barber resume :
-daily m (A FKN DAILY M M8)
-MAN OF STEELE (DAILY M OF ENG M8)
-hes won a grand final (FRIST EVER FOR SHARKS IN THIER HISTORY)
-won with indigi rep (ALREADY GOT A DUB)
his next best thing to finish off would to win origin , so i agree we wouldnt really know, but the man completed more than most in the sport of rugby , in such a small time so yes if he kept playing , there would only be space for an origin win because his potential was reached he done it all , GF , DAILY M ,MAN OF STEELE , INDIG REP - only thing left was oriign
Your words are correct, who wouldn't accept a career with a premiership, dally m, man of steel...potential unlocked...
This is really well crafted mate keep it up
Amazing video great work!!
Alot of players get left behind with gambling and drug addiction
the NRL and clubs push them aside instead giving them the support needed 💯
How strong was the Qld origin side at that time when Barba couldn't even get a look in
Only managed 18th man in 2012 game 3 , would have loved to see him play for Queensland
I would have stuck with him at the broncos over boyd but wayne has his favourites.
Next you should do the rise and fall of Benny barba. That would go insanely hard!
Love your videos, can't wait to see your channel blow up. Could you do one for Todd Carney?
My best and favorite player,well done!
this account is the fkn GOAT. the content is just to good
yes, very good presentation. Was happy to watch the whole report from start to finish. Baba was such a talent - Dally M and Man of Steel, incredible. I used to love watching him play in the NRL. Thanks for the memories Ben and thanks for this upload.
I remember when he was in reserve grade and looking at his stats were unbelievable. It was like when Thurston was a fringe player for the Bulldogs. You knew something special was to come.
Off field incidents and personality clashes destroyed him
Best channel about the best game! Been really enjoying your content mate. Up the broncos!!
Ben was the BENJI, of Australia
Should've stayed at St Helens. He was worshipped at the club until the NRL came sniffing and his performances dropped. Once home in Australia his off-field behaviour let himself down. Still would be in my best Saints team of all time... 1. Barba 2. Makinson 3. Lyon 4. Meninga 5. Sullivan 6. Martyn 7. Long 8. Walmsley 9. Cunningham 10. Farleigh 11. Joynt 12. Sculthorpe 13. Pinner
Still one of the greatest we've ever seen no one's come close to the 2012 season he had yet.
good athlete. did it all.
What about a video on Paul Hayward, Todd Carney, or Joey? Please.
Cool channel, binge watching all your content at the moment! Great stuff.
TBH he was a great player in the modern era miss watching him play 💪💯
i miss him in the nrl i loved him at the bulldogs he was missed there love ben barba
one of the great individual seasons in 2012
I like rugby league for my life OK
The Canterbury coach was Steve Folkes not Folks.
Barba 12 😮💨
He's game is pure individual just like Jared Hayne but they both have the similar off field issues. I wonder were would they be in NRL history?
i loved ben barba
Free Ben Barba! ✊🏽💯
He sold the bag, that’s what happened. In his prime he was and is the greatest individual player the game has ever seen smh
I honestly loved ben barber when he played for the doggies he broke me as a kid when he left
Media got the best of him
Sucks imagine if the nrl took him in like how they look after some of these players sucks i would rather ben then Latrell Mitchell
Good job bringing latrell into something that has nothing to do with him. Living on your head rent free
@@Ballz2you95 🤣
The tigers could always use someone with talents.
What happened was that he got chased down by a 43yr old Brad Fittler in 2013 at the Auckland 10's. Then scored a 70m try on him. Case closed
👍👍👍👍
Ben Barbara’s potential is my Roman Empire
Druuuuugs man
Actually it’s the rise and fall and the rise of fall of Ben Barba
2018, what a great ye.
He has always been a loose cannon ask anyone from Mackay bet you now he is the first to say he blew it and it’s his own downfall
Who was the other player to win Man of steel / Daly M
I love NRL, but it is so disappointing that some of the great players are so hell bent on self-destructing!
I wonder if Ben is suffering CTE. Being a play maker and a kicker, would have him taking alot of late hits throughout his career and alot of head trauma. I wonder what a mri looks like with having one from early in his career to now. Alot of his off field behaviour might be neurological damage.
What if barba never left the doggies
Unfortunately the NRL failed to resolve underlying issues
I'd would Of thought those people @the head office could of at least tryed
The video highlights don't match with the stories so please do a better job in your next story. I enjoyed the video though.
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Steve Folkes is the correct name
I can't spell folks ,but I can spell your name is idiot 😅😅😅
I don’t talk too much about him
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks are forever in his debt.
Why is it that babar never played the state of origin in his prime?
Alcohol and fuck ups go hand in hand
Interesting video...never knew he played for the Broncos and didn't know he played Aussie Rules after his NRL career! On another note, the videos on the playlist on my channel titled 'Purpose of Life?' might interest some people!
He outplayed all NRL big time players. This is Australian NRL politics with racism at its best...can't deny that..
Ben is of bad character.
Has proved it over and over again.
He was slippery as an eel nobody could tackle him ..
Alcohol and rugby league goes hand in hand.. which is sad. Alcohol is a dangerous drug.
No it's fukin not, it's only dangerous to people who are fuked anyway
How you win, fullback of the year, dally M medal and most tries for the year, man of the match all star game but not make it to QLD side 🤦🏾♂️
his brother was a standout player, he wasnt
Heard he had an affair with Pritchards wife
Tries, not trys
Not life band 🎉rubbish 😒 ka.pai
When you're an indigenous young talent who all of a sudden at such an early age to be signed on multi million dollar contracts its a situation that most young kids dream off. However it can be overwealming with minimal support. To be constantly in the media spotlight and how to deal with that is something no one can coach Sometimes you just want to be thought of as a regular person rather than this cult personality.
What a piss poor excuse. You sound like the sort of person who goes through life blaming every one else.
You are correct. But that is where managers, in return for their percentage, should be accountable and supportive and making sure players get all the right advice and support and help set them up financially...but sadly, they only seem to be around for contract negotiation...perhaps if Ben was encouraged to sit out that 12-week suspension and return to an NRL club, instead of moving to France at the behest of his manager...things would be different.
Life ban? Thats rubbish.
I just don’t understand why Benny didn’t play origin
It shows how strong the Queensland side was during that time
A girl ruined it for thats what happened
Yeah don't you hate it when they complain after being drunkenly punched in the face?
Barba was a loose cannon who couldn't handle his grog.
@@paulgrey8028 he was a big big big gambler aswell
women basher
Wasted potential.
Wasted talent absolute gun was doing well at sharks after dogs then declined
Who cares
You must care enough to comment. Lol
Aye bro you get up to much or just passive aggressive comments on this channel?
A perfect example of a million-dollar talent with a five-cent brain...
nice line.
😂😂😂😂😂
FFS he's only human