He's gash. He's had 11 months to keep himself in shape. He hasn't been injured so he has no excuse to be as overweight and unfit that he is. That tells you all you need to know about him.

One of the worst signings I can remember.

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King James

I think we must raise the question what has the club been doing to Barba over the last 4 months. He looks heavier than when we first signed him all those months ago.

There is staying in shape and being match fit physically and mentally, totally different.

There is. But obvious he isnt even fit, let alone match fit. Which begs the question. Why not?

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King james

I'm backing him to be decent next year but the fact he's this unfit and has been training with us 16 weeks is a big big worry for me.

Why is he so unfit? Has he been putting the work In? Is he really here to play or just collect his money? Could he be finished?

Pre season isn't even 16 weeks so how the hell we going to get him fit for the start of next season?

Imho I've never seen a back in such bad condition. Scott Gibbs was overweight, never looked fit but he had the heart and disire and was very good player. I remember big Alex walmsley being really unfit but he was a big man and only just turned pro and wasn't as unfit as barba.

I think he has shown some great work already, we just need to bring him down to our level and go from there

Spot on mate. Give me 16 weeks of training with St Helens and I guarantee I would be able to play 80 minutes in his position. People saying "oh well hes not match fit" are using at as excuse. He should be match fit. When Longy did his knee, he was back playing full matches within 3 months of being able to put pressure on it. Thats the difference.

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King james

Some embarrasing comments on this thread.

He was fantastic tonight.

Take the pillow out of your mouth, Stop bending over for him for a minute and stop exaggerating. He was alright. Nothing more, nothing less and still half the player lomax is


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King James

Bending over for him. Nice of you to make homophobic remarks to get your wind up post across.

No wonder not many people post on here. Dont mind banter when posters are funny.

Good game from the magic man today.

Showed the potential threat he will pose when fully fit.

Think Richardson Lomax and Barba is the half back combo going forward.

Few nice breaks. Set up grace and took he try very well. Massive improvement on last week. I think he looked more interested tonight than last two weeks.

Very surprised hudds didn't put him under pressure with the high balls.

He was still very tired and thrown some silly passes but seen glimpses of what i think he will do next year.

Few nice breaks. Set up grace and took he try very well. Massive improvement on last week. I think he looked more interested tonight than last two weeks.

Very surprised hudds didn't put him under pressure with the high balls.

He was still very tired and thrown some silly passes but seen glimpses of what i think he will do next year.

'half the player Lomax is'... lol... I love Lomax but Barba had them running scared every time he took on the line. awesome turn of pace for his try. Jonny went ok at 6, we need to stop shifting him around now.