While controversial teammate Andrew Fifita has been listed among the candidates for one of the two front-row spots, Barba's name is nowhere to be seen on the fullback options.
Instead voters are given the choice between David Peachey, Rick Bourke, Mick Mullane, Jonathan Docking, Preston Campbell and Michael Gordon.
Barba scored the Sharks' first try in their breakthrough grand final win last month, capping his best season in the NRL since winning the Dally M at the Bulldogs in 2012.