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Barba draws parallel with Hayne: Sportsnewsfirst

Posted by 1Eyed Eel on April 11, 2011 at 9:24pm

THERE may be two years and 78 games between Parramatta fullback Jarryd Hayne and Canterbury custodian Ben Barba but that is just about where the differences end. Canterbury custodian Ben Barba has been inspired by Eels star Jarryd Hayne Getty Images PREV NEXT While the Hayne plane boasts Origins and Test jerseys, Barba’s career is just taking off. Both athletes were touted for greatness at a junior level and both have played representative football. Hayne for NSW and Australia while Barba made his Indigenous All stars debut in February this year. Both have spent time playing in the halves, can kick, are at fullback adding the creative spark to their respective sides when needed. http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/04/11/barba-draws-parallel-with-hayne/ On a side note, wouldn't it be neat to see Marmin named at fullback for this game!

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Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" January 14, 2015 at 9:25pm

The original Top Blog and not one reply.

Phil must have been devastated.
- Monster Eel #38 > Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" January 14, 2015 at 9:44pm
  
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parraborn! January 15, 2015 at 2:07pm

This has to be a joke? Barba parallel with Hayne? ha!

Hayne shouldn't be compared with anyone. He's our greatest ever player(you're in denial if you disagree) and he's in a league of his own. Other current players in a league of their own include Thurston, GI, Cameron Smith and Billy Slater. Who's the best is open to opinion, but I think it's Hayne.
The Badger January 15, 2015 at 2:18pm

Not sure Indigenous All Stars is a rep honour. Although people's choice would be a good Origin concept now that Smith has removed the biff.
BG January 16, 2015 at 7:35pm

Just choked a little..... They state their relative rep careers, mentioning Barba's all stars game in the same breath as State of Origin and the National team. Please. Who wrote this? Cronulla stalwart Rothfield?