Disgraced footy star Ben Barba will remain in jail after a magistrate refused to grant him bail for allegedly attacking his brother-in-law this week.
Barba, who in 2012 was considered the best player in the NRL after taking out the prestigious Dally M award, appeared on Friday via videolink in the Mackay Magistrates Court where two rows of family members gathered in support.
The 32-year-old had been in custody since his arrest at an East Mackay address on Wednesday, December 1 after allegedly assaulting Adrian Currie.
Barba, who is facing charges including assault occasioning bodily harm, confirmed his volatile relationship with Mr Currie's sister Ainslie, the mother of his four children, had ended six months ago.
Ben Barba (pictured) was refused bail by a Mackay magistrate on Friday after allegedly assaulting his brother in law Adrian Currie on Wednesday, December 1
Barba's relationship with Mr Currie's sister Ainslie ended six months ago, the court heard
Solicitor Robyn Cathcart requested the court grant Barba bail but Magistrate Damien Dwyer refused and remanded the 2016 NRL premiership winner with Cronulla in custody.
'I'm told that you can live with your parents and that you have a curfew, and agree to undergo any counselling that might be required and that you'll behave,' Mr Dwyer said, according to the Courier Mail .
'But … for whatever reason, some 12 months later, you've still got a key to the house.
'That indicates to me that you're not fair dinkum Mr Barba and that …you'll say what you like to get out of prison.'
Ms Cathcart earlier pointed out her client has four young daughters and split from his partner of 17 years about six months ago.
She went onto state Barba was happy to abide by his bail conditions if
