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NRL 2024: John Bateman makes subtle dig at Wests Tigers culture upon arrival at Warrington Wolves
John Bateman has made a subtle dig at the club culture of the Wests Tigers upon his return to the UK, raving about the work Sam Burgess has done as a rookie coach of Warrington.Tyson Jackson
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August 1, 2024 - 12:00PM
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John Bateman has arrived in England raving about the culture at Super League competition leaders Warrington under rookie coach Sam Burgess.
Less than a week after leaving Wests Tigers to join the Wolves for the rest of the season, Bateman has broken his silence, praising Burgess for what he has already accomplished after just 19 rounds as a head coach.
“Obviously Sam has brought in a good culture around the place and that’s what it’s all about for me,” Bateman said on Warrington’s Facebook page.
“If you got good culture, the players will perform for you. That’s what Sam has brought to the place.”
Bateman’s departure from the NRL came after reports emerged the English international had a falling out with Tigers coach Benji Marshall, and wasn’t happy with the treatment of the club’s senior players at the club.
Upon his return to England, Bateman wasted no time making his presence felt, attending a club training session as soon as he got off the plane.
“It’s good to be here,” Bateman said.
John Bateman speaking for the first time as a Warrington player. Picture: Facebook
John Bateman is loving life at Warrington. Picture: Facebook
“It’s a big thing that the team has been building.”
Although finding a new home in Warrington for the remainder of the year, the 30-year-old is expected back at the Tigers next season.
Tigers CEO Shane Richardson confirmed that Bateman would return to the club and complete the remaining two years of his deal at the Concord club.
“John leaving Wests Tigers for the back end of the season is something that all parties are comfortable with,” Richardson said.
“John is contracted to Wests Tigers for the 2025/2026 seasons.”
Bateman’s Super League stint has opened up $150,000 that the Tigers’ will save in salary cap space, which the club is gearing up to use as part of their ‘war chest.’
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AmericanHistoryX
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He ain't coming back.
dazza65
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Don't know, don't care. But it is always easy as an employee to put the boot in when they leave - media will eat it up. Same mindset set as blaming a coach for poor on field performances. Always easier to sack one person than the team.
AmericanHistoryX
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Thats why they leave.
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jirskyr
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If those quotes in the article are the only thing he said, he isn't having a dig at Tigers at all. He just says Sam Burgess has a good culture at Wolves.
Whatever you think about Bateman, I can't recall him airing any dirty laundry in public, at Tigers or Raiders.
AmericanHistoryX
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Bring him back?
dazza65
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Agreed. My post was poorly articulated. (and to fair didn't even read it). I meant I don't really care what is reported in the media - they will always make a mountain out of a mole hill when it comes to WT - even if a comment wasn't meant as negative, they will find a way to make it one. Click bait/ WT anti-bias. 🤷♂️
AmericanHistoryX
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Dazza. You are not getting paid here. You articulated very well. In the time frame you had amongst making a living for your family.
Agree mate . Never really rated Bateman tbh always thought he was basically a center who played in the back row because he wasn't fast enough . I am a bit biased because I think all back rowers should be like Sirro ,GT or Phil Lowe going way back before my time.
AmericanHistoryX
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You never rated Bateman? Okay. How do you rate yourself? Within your family.
Been absolute rubbish at times it's fair to say.
AmericanHistoryX
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But not rubbish here. If you rubbish others expect rubbish. Bateman did his best. Stef did. They all do. Just we need a leader
A fair point indeed . Cheers also.
Stop it , Winston , ur making far too much sense, blokes like u are very dangerous, pedaling truths like that . 😳
AmericanHistoryX
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PT. We all go through this rubbish. Not just you. I am.very sure each and every person on this forum has your back. I cant speak.for others. But I hear you.
hank37w
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What's with the Hoover logo on his training shirt, does this mean he sux? 🤣
AmericanHistoryX
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It means you suck. You related to it
Yep...just a clickbait headline
It's over a week old, but haven't seen it shared on forum.
by Will Jackson July 31, 2024
Warrington Wolves’ John Bateman insists he intends to return to Australia at the end of the Super League season. Bateman has joined up with the Wolves on a short-term deal for the remainder of the campaign and looks set to make his debut for the club on Friday against Hull KR.
Bateman joins Sam Burgess’ side at a vital period of the season, with the Wolves currently sitting on top of the Super League table and pushing to get their hands on the Grand Final trophy for the very first time. Bateman knows what it takes to win a Grand Final and he’ll be doing all he can to help Warrington over the line over the next couple of months.
However, the back-rower still has two years left to run on his Wests Tigers contract and as it stands, he will be returning to the NRL club in the off-season.
“I’ve got a contract there and I’ve got to honour it,” he said. “They’ve given me the opportunity to come over here for now and do what I do, which I appreciate from their end. It’s a big thing.
“We probably didn’t have much to play for over there, which is probably why they were more than keen to do it. I’ve got two years left there – we’ll have to see what happens and what gets said from their end.
“From my end, I’ve got a house over there and family so for me, I’ll be going back there at the end of the year.”
On the move, he added: “It all happened literally within a week. Last Monday, Benji [Marshall] pulled me in and told me there was an opportunity to come over and play, and it just went from there. It’s gone pretty fast.
“Not winning games was a problem. Where we were in the league was a problem. That needs sorting but that’s obviously an internal thing.”
Bateman has been named in Warrington’s 21-man squad to take on Hull KR on Friday night and in truth, debuts probably don’t come much bigger with Warrington looking to establish themselves at the top of the division. Toby King, Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Joe Philbin have all been included in the squad after overcoming injuries, while Luke Yates is in line to make his home debut following his switch from Huddersfield Giants.
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Warrington Wolves’ John Bateman insists he intends to return to Australia at the end of the Super League season. Bateman has joined up with the Wolves on a short-term deal for the remainder of the campaign and looks set to make his debut for the club on Friday against Hull KR.
Bateman joins Sam Burgess’ side at a vital period of the season, with the Wolves currently sitting on top of the Super League table and pushing to get their hands on the Grand Final trophy for the very first time. Bateman knows what it takes to win a Grand Final and he’ll be doing all he can to help Warrington over the line over the next couple of months.
However, the back-rower still has two years left to run on his Wests Tigers contract and as it stands, he will be returning to the NRL club in the off-season.
“I’ve got a contract there and I’ve got to honour it,” he said. “They’ve given me the opportunity to come over here for now and do what I do, which I appreciate from their end. It’s a big thing.
“We probably didn’t have much to play for over there, which is probably why they were more than keen to do it. I’ve got two years left there – we’ll have to see what happens and what gets said from their end.
“From my end, I’ve got a house over there and family so for me, I’ll be going back there at the end of the year.”
On the move, he added: “It all happened literally within a week. Last Monday, Benji [Marshall] pulled me in and told me there was an opportunity to come over and play, and it just went from there. It’s gone pretty fast.
“Not winning games was a problem. Where we were in the league was a problem. That needs sorting but that’s obviously an internal thing.”
Bateman has been named in Warrington’s 21-man squad to take on Hull KR on Friday night and in truth, debuts probably don’t come much bigger with Warrington looking to establish themselves at the top of the division. Toby King, Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Joe Philbin have all been included in the squad after overcoming injuries, while Luke Yates is in line to make his home debut following his switch from Huddersfield Giants.
John Bateman addresses long-term future and Benji Marshall before Warrington Wolves debut - Serious About Rugby League
Warrington Wolves’ John Bateman insists he intends to return to Australia at the end of the Super League season. Bateman has joined up with the Wolves on a short-term deal for the remainder of the campaign and looks set to make his debut for the club on Friday against Hull KR. Bateman joins Sam...
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