Des Hasler and Todd Greenberg saved my life, says departing Canterbury Bulldog Ben Barba BEN Barba says he will leave the Bulldogs with a heavy heart and credits coach Des Hasler and former CEO Todd Greenberg for "saving my life." Barba was officially granted a release by Canterbury on Wednesday to join the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal from 2014. The Mackay product had another two years to run on his Bulldogs' deal but has been granted a compassionate release to follow ex-partner Ainslie Currie, who is moving to Brisbane with the pair's two young daughters. Barba sat out the first three rounds of the 2013 NRL season, spending time in rehab for alcohol, gambling and depression-related problems stemming from his break-up with Currie. The reigning Dally M medallist credits Greenberg and Hasler for getting him through the tough times. Canterbury fullback Ben Barba will join the Brisbane Broncos next season. "These guys (Greenberg and Hasler) not only saved my footy career, but my life," Barba said. I can't be thankful enough for what they've done. Barba said his overwhelming emotion after finally sealing his future was relief. A lot of stuff's off my back," Barba said. Des Hasler and Todd Greenberg. Barba said the move to Brisbane was essential so he could be close to his young daughters. "They (my daughters) are the reason I do this is, to be able to support them and give them everything they want," he said. I said it from the start, it would have been very difficult me to stay down in Sydney and play my football knowing they are up there. I'm very thankful to the club and everyone involved for understanding that and allowing me to be closer to them.