Bulldogs Ben Barba makes a break. Source: Brett Costello / News Limited
THE Broncos will stand by Ben Barba and honour a $1 million deal as allegations of assaulting his ex-partner push the Brisbane recruit to "breaking point".
Just days after securing Barba to a three-year deal, the Broncos were forced to confront explosive claims the Bulldogs star may have punched Ainslee Currie, the mother of their two young daughters.
There were fears the Barba fallout could have repercussions on his new deal with Brisbane, but the Broncos are ready to help the 24-year-old with any personal issues.
Broncos boss Paul White declined to comment on Sunday night.
But it is understood the club was not aware of specific assault allegations during talks with Canterbury over Barba's release, with Brisbane only alerted to his need for professional help.
The Broncos will have support mechanisms in place for Barba when he arrives at the club in November.
The club has strong links to a number of indigenous welfare organisations and former Broncos Test centre
Tony Currie, now a director of the Arthur Beetson Foundation, has pledged his support in a mentoring capacity.
A source close to Barba said the Queensland Origin hopeful had been left devastated by the fresh fallout as he looks to rebuild his life in Brisbane in the coming months.
"Ben is at breaking point over this," the insider said.
"He feels pretty exposed ... hopefully the Broncos stick by him through this."
Tony Currie, who works with Indigenous youth, said the Broncos had a duty of care to Barba in the wake of his signing.
"I want to help give Ben advice if he is willing to take it," he said.
"I will get in touch with Paul White on behalf of the Arthur Beetson Foundation and I would like to spend time together talking.
"It is pretty important we help Ben, I'm here if he needs me.
"The allegations are pretty serious, but the Broncos must stick by him.
"It looks like between the two clubs (Brisbane and the Bulldogs) they have worked out something beneficial for Ben and he needs to surround himself with some good people.
"Hopefully I am one of those and I'll be there on the phone for him anytime.
"I live near the Broncos club, I'm a local boy and I understand the issues Indigenous guys face.
"It is probably the last-chance saloon for him and as a game we need to help young men with issues like Ben."
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