Titans, Broncos in queue for ‘underpaid’ Barba

 

Ben Barba’s future at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is not yet guaranteed beyond this season, with the reigning Dally M medallist featuring in recruitment talks with two Queensland clubs.
It is understood the Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos have been sounded out over their willingness to sign Barba from the Bulldogs in 2014.
Although officials from all three clubs were on Monday tight-lipped about the negotiations, the move north will only stand a chance if Canterbury-Bankstown convince Israel Folau to return to rugby league.
Brisbane chief executive Paul White and recruitment manager Andrew Gee did not return calls.
With Folau tipped to command in excess of $750,000-a-season, the Bulldogs cannot accommodate both him and Barba under the salary cap.
A move to the Gold Coast would give Barba the chance to link with brother Marmin. The Titans have also cleared $1 million to spend on recruitment.
Read more at Foxsports.com.au