Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Lestronge said:
Man that’s a bit rich . The club has allowed him multiple times to go back home , and have been really accommodating re. His well known issues/ reluctance to spend too much time away form his kids. ( which is fair enough , probably points to the idea that John has his priorities right ) .
I guess it’s a lesson in biting the hand that feeds you .
I just can’t believe it’s that un- salvageable.
It really just comes down to desire , and willingness to put your ego aside
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When has the club allowed him to go back home? He was late getting here for season 23 because of Visa issues. He went to England for rep duties at the end of 23 thus not starting the 24 preseason until January, the same as this coming season. I don't recall any mid season trips to England. So I don't see how he has been given any favours.
I'm not really on his side of the whole spat. Neither am I on Benjis side as I have no idea what happened.
I do however tend to agree that it would take someone, either Bateman or Marshall, to put their ego aside if the situation were to be resolved and I don't see either doing so.
 
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I personally don't see Bateman coming back to us .. he'll be sitting it out as long as possible and hoping that we pay him out .. !!

But if he does come back .. i think he'll find it a lot easier playing behind and running off the forward pack we now have .. plus Luai will present the ball more often to him when runs into the holes created by our bulldozers Hunt and May .. !!
 
The-moP said:
I personally don't see Bateman coming back to us .. he'll be sitting it out as long as possible and hoping that we pay him out .. !!

But if he does come back .. i think he'll find it a lot easier playing behind and running off the forward pack we now have .. plus Luai will present the ball more often to him when runs into the holes created by our bulldozers Hunt and May .. !!
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It's his own fault.

Had he swallowed his pride and fallen in line, he'd be lining up next year alongside a hell of an improved squad with far greater talent and support around him.

The immaturity to not stay the course and control his frustrations I'd say has cost him any chance of coming back.
 
Merlot said:
Who has the correct date for his return to training ,the club or the RLPA?
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The RLPA. Both parties documented what they believed the return date should be and why. After reviewing the evidence the rlpa determined Bateman's date was correct. After previously believing the club was correct before Bateman submitting his evidence. (Or at least that is how it was reported).
 
The-moP said:
I personally don't see Bateman coming back to us .. he'll be sitting it out as long as possible and hoping that we pay him out .. !!

But if he does come back .. i think he'll find it a lot easier playing behind and running off the forward pack we now have .. plus Luai will present the ball more often to him when runs into the holes created by our bulldozers Hunt and May .. !!
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Hope you are right about Bateman not coming back.

I think with any luck Luai will be providing opportunities for Samuela on the left side with Galvin mostly playing on the right.

Bateman's best position, left right out. 🤣
 
The-moP said:
I personally don't see Bateman coming back to us .. he'll be sitting it out as long as possible and hoping that we pay him out .. !!

But if he does come back .. i think he'll find it a lot easier playing behind and running off the forward pack we now have .. plus Luai will present the ball more often to him when runs into the holes created by our bulldozers Hunt and May .. !!
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Have to agree , Bateman is not a line breaker , he is a guy looking to run into holes created by the likes of Luai , and having a pack like we now have doing the smashing through , I think Johnny Boy and Klemmer both have great 2025 , both Bateman and Benji need to work it out to the better of the team
 
"Richo also talks about the first few weeks of pre-season training and reveals a ‘player-signing exclusive’, which will surely bring a smile to the faces of Wests Tigers Members and BTR subscribers."

BTR out this arvo.

www.weststigers.com.au

BTR: Podcast Episode 65 - The 2025 Draw

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson joins us for a special episode of Behind The Roar where he talks about the 2025 Draw, and more.
www.weststigers.com.au www.weststigers.com.au
 
jrtiger said:
"Richo also talks about the first few weeks of pre-season training and reveals a ‘player-signing exclusive’, which will surely bring a smile to the faces of Wests Tigers Members and BTR subscribers."

BTR out this arvo.

www.weststigers.com.au

BTR: Podcast Episode 65 - The 2025 Draw

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson joins us for a special episode of Behind The Roar where he talks about the 2025 Draw, and more.
www.weststigers.com.au www.weststigers.com.au
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@Kelce68 is it Pole?
 
gregjm87 said:
When has the club allowed him to go back home? He was late getting here for season 23 because of Visa issues. He went to England for rep duties at the end of 23 thus not starting the 24 preseason until January, the same as this coming season. I don't recall any mid season trips to England. So I don't see how he has been given any favours.
I'm not really on his side of the whole spat. Neither am I on Benjis side as I have no idea what happened.
I do however tend to agree that it would take someone, either Bateman or Marshall, to put their ego aside if the situation were to be resolved and I don't see either doing so.
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He went home mid season in first season . What are you talking about ? Came back a completely different player . Hadn’t looked the same since .
 
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