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 matter. November 2014 - Is told to look elsewhere by incoming Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett. Signs with Cronulla on a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until the end of 2017. October 2016 - Claims his first premiership with Cronulla after returning to near career-best form. Scores 16 tries in 27 games for the Sharks, including the opening four-pointer in their grand final win over Melbourne. November 2016 - Released by Cronulla after reports emerge he has tested positive to cocaine four days after the grand final, and faces a 12-match ban. Heads to Thailand for rehabilitation. February 2017 - Joined French rugby union team Toulon on a two-year deal. May 2017 - Parts ways with Toulon after being told he was no longer needed the following season. Signs with Super League club St Helens on a two-year deal. September 2018 - Signs a one-year deal with North Queensland following a strong season with St Helens, scoring 28 tries. October 2018 - Claimed the Super League Man of Steel medal award. February 2019 - Sacked by North Queensland for a significant breach of contract before playing a game for the club. April 2019 - Plead guilty in Mackay Magistrates Court on April, 16 but charges adjourned to Townsville after a last minute decision to plead not-guilty May 2019 - Due to face court on May 7 All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility