user118245
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But apparently Ilias is doing a medical evaluation soon
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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TigerLove
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Maybe... but can't see him playing until the age of 44 though.
Don Kershane
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More chance of him becoming Peter Brady.
You have to be an old bugger like me to remember who he was
Really who gives a shit what Gus thinks , if he said it was raining out side I would have to go out and check , he only opens his mouth to promote his agenda
If I read this right , the club wanted Bateman to fly back for 1 day of training then fly back to England for there two week break over Xmas , NOW ask ur selfs would u do that , I know Bateman has bern a arse hole but the club is not helping the situation with that demand
Tom Shines
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Sione is yet to sign any contract
Tom Shines
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I think they would have been ok with Bateman remaining in Sydney over the XMas break … maybe he could have got a head start on his training like Hunt has done
I got no sympathy for him
Odessa
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It's very unfair and childish especially after you wanted him to leave to free up cash
Tigerwould
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Agree. There is an agenda behind Gus coming out and saying “WTs now have a Top 8 roster”.
It sets up a fail if this doesn’t happen. The youngsters will have doubts about the WTs becoming a successful club. Pressure on the coach. Ect
innsaneink
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I didn't think he needed to go back....
I thought they scripted his post playing commitments media etc so he'd not be back here before Christmas break.... I might be wrong
Yep, I wouldn't be feeling sorry for the guy. Both sides are playing hard ball. I've got no problem whn both sides are at it.
Tom Shines
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Hope Bateman declines the second helpings for XMas lunch and turns up for training in pretty good shape that first day …otherwise it’s possible the Board is working as hard as some of the players this offseason
hammertime
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We've still got roster problems this year which I don't think will go away unless Richo can work some miracles. Bateman, Sullivan, naden, and a handful of juniors that look well off the pace (matamua, tumeth, Sakura and kit) . Doueigh too to a lesser extent.
This year probably needs to be about building while trying to repair the roster furrher. If we can do that, and hold onto pole and Galvin, 26/27 should be good years.
This year probably needs to be about building while trying to repair the roster furrher. If we can do that, and hold onto pole and Galvin, 26/27 should be good years.
Buttface
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Where’s Tonya’s husband when ya need him?
Buttface
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While I agree with that, there is an agenda from both sides around it and I am a member of the Tigers. He hasn’t had a preseason with us for the first two seasons you’d think he’d have a go by at least his third, especially to show some honour.
The only rugby league player who takes 16 weeks leave every year.
He’s a dead set grub, the sooner we get rid of him the better.
I'm just repeating what i've read.
I cant believe its taking this long
its woeful isnt it
you have the likes of galvin frothing to come back early
luai eager to get stuck in
then there's bateman
Tom Shines
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well,,,what you read is wrong then…unless you have some new info that hasn’t been posted here already?
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