July 2008 - Makes his NRL debut for Canterbury, in a 30-0 loss to St George Illawarra.
March 2009 - Gets into a drunken fight with Bulldogs teammates Jamal Idris and Lee Te Maari in a Wentworthville hotel. Is dropped to reserve grade for the majority of the season.
2012 - Scores 22 tries to claim the Dally M Medal and take the Bulldogs to the grand final. They lose to Melbourne but Barba becomes one of the most marketable players in the game.
February 2013 - Stood down by the Bulldogs, citing behavioural reasons. Enters rehabilitation for gambling and alcohol issues.
August 2013 - Released from the final two years of his contract with Canterbury to sign with Brisbane for the 2014 season on a two-year deal. The Broncos pay an undisclosed amount to the Bulldogs for the transfer.
September 2013 - Images allegedly showing injuries inflicted by Barba to his ex-partner are made public. An investigation by the NRL clears Barba of any wrongdoing and he is never charged over the
