Canterbury Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg reveals Ben Barba's rehabilitation program to run at least 12 months Ben Barba's rehabilition program is not yet finished. Loz previews round four's Canterbury-Bankstown v South Sydney clash. TROUBLED Canterbury star Ben Barba is back in the NRL as part of strict, 12-month rehabilitation program - where any failure to comply will again see him stood down. In a stunning declaration on the eve of his Good Friday comeback, Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg has revealed that, far from being healed, the reigning Dally M medallist is entering an extensive program which "lasts 12 months, maybe longer." Greenberg said the 23-year-old, stood down in the pre-season for a series of personal issues, was also "acutely aware" of the ramifications should he stray from the new plan set by medical professionals. "Ben's not at the end of any journey, he has a long way to go," Greenberg said. He's only part way through a much longer program that is going to be coupled with his football commitments. As part of that, there are new requirements, new commitments which will form part of his personal program and be as important as any speed, strength or football testing. While the club doesn't oversee (the rehabilitation), we get regular reports. It's about preventative measures to make sure Ben's got all the tools and skills equipped to ensure he keeps developing. He's not at his destination point yet. Asked if failure to complete any part of the new program, which is being overseen by private doctors, could see him stood down, Greenberg continued: "Absolutely. Ben's acutely aware of that. He now has a schedule overlaid with additional responsibilities, he knows them and the club knows them. More than 40,000 fans are expected for tonight's blockbuster between Canterbury and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium. Barba will return in his trademark No.1 jersey, only a month after Greenberg fronted a packed press conference to reveal his superstar was "ill" with issues dating back to childhood. Asked about criticism suggesting Barba was returning too soon, Greenberg continued: "My response is that he's only part way through a much longer program. People shouldn't judge unless they have all the information in front of them and we're being guided by experts in the field. Benny spent an intensive two-week period inside a facility and now he has another 12-month program. He knows he has a lot of work to do off the field in order for him to improve as a person. That doesn't just happen overnight. But it's been made very clear to me that being back in the football environment and training with his teammates is a big part of his recovery. To isolate him from that - in the words of the specialist - would be counterproductive.