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"I can only guess that The bears offered somewhere around 550k, and we didn't want to get into a bidding war for a player who is replaceable. Russell doesn't have good athletic ability for an outside back, and our for and against suffered for it in…"
"From the talk on Nanva many saying he would be a better back-rower."
"Russell has a few young players breathing down his neck. It really depends on injuries and form of these guys. A great opportunity for a young bloke to cement a first grade spot."
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Quotes straight from the horse's mouth; Benjamin 'Ben' Barba Heritage.
Web link: http://www.nrl.com/i%E2%80%99ll-play-up-front-barba/tabid/10874/new...
Q: What is your cultural heritage?
A: I am Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; there is a bit of both from my mum and dad.
Q: Are you still quite close with your culture?
A: Yes. I recently went up to the Torres Strait to play some footy up there for my home island. It was good to get back and meet some family I’ve never met.