Predicted this would be the only contract he would see out when we stupidly paid him big money over 4 years and while I don't think he was anywhere near as bad as some have labelled him it could be another Packer situation. Just not sure if Johnny's ego could handle two years of reserve grade.
John Bateman #268
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crazycat
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Johnny's ego can't handle first grade.
Heck it couldn't handle Canberra when they were a top 4 team.
tig_prmz
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We need to foster an environment where other players pull each other up, not coaches IMO.
This year should all be about setting standards. Who these players are that do it, I don't know yet.
twentyforty
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And an environment where Boards and other senior execs including administration pull each other up.
Tiger-ferret
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Luai will be one
I’d back Bateman in a real knuckle.
Mighty_Tiger
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Based on RLPA rules he is due back training the last training day of the year before they break for Christmas.
Buttface
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Yeah but he had his pic taken by a pap in pomland so he gets another month off.
Please don’t hold tino up as some sort of hero. Massive soft cock, even in that effort he hits him from the side, where he can’t see him coming. Typical coward effort , like he did on api, low act specialist! I for one was glad when he blow out his acl, couldn’t happen to nicer douche!
innsaneink
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Ive only heard hes got some ability but not seen it....seen plenty of stupid and embarrasing moment like the vid above particulaly when were in possesion ...he has no discipline and will never be a leader, he avoids contact when in possesion and his only ability is defense
Its pretty bad when youre enjoying an opposition player flattening your teams player
We need players our young blokes see and think "I wanna play with this guy...I wanna follow him" not clowns that think theyre tough
Boot off & take up boxing if thats his go
innsaneink
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So what if its a side on tackle...Jonneh got upset over that hit and couldnt repay it in defense he waited till we had the ball...brainless
And douches are those that enjoy players getting season ending injuries...pretty sick.
Go to bed and sleep it off
TIGERS
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Even if he's on overs, if we're a better side with him in than without, let the fella play and get on with it.
hank37w
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Settle down ink, don’t lose your shit. It’s ok, I believe sick or low is hitting a smaller shorter guy with your forearm like api breaking his jaw and thinking your a hero. Hitting a guy from the side when he can’t see u coming is also weak, if your tuff and want to show your dominance than take them on front on. That’s a coward move ti me, but I guess ink u just have lower standards.
Also your sleep it off call is getting a bit lame, a weak shot not unlike tino’s. Bit of a superiority complex much???
All I was saying about his acl was it was deserved for his continuing low acts. Take on hargraves with your forearm, someone your own size, grade A wanker.
I am allowed to have an opinion even if the great ink doesn’t agree with it, u don’t have to be a narcissist about it!
innsaneink
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We weren't Talking about Api last night... Totally different topic and I certainly don't hold Tino as you reckon some here do... His hit on Bateman being side. Big deal.
Jonneh contributes to that.by continually trying to avoid contact.by crabbing sideways... Makes himself a easy target
Jonneh contributes to that.by continually trying to avoid contact.by crabbing sideways... Makes himself a easy target
crazycat
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Far out, I need like a translator ...
But I believe you are saying>
Bateman is Tackle shy.
Tino Fastimtua from the titans is a total grub.
100% agreed.
WE should do the basketball thing and hand out numbers at the start of the year and never change them. I want to know who's who.
Yes but if u are trying to smash someone to assert your dominance because he pushed u at the play the ball. Then meet him head on, own him. Especially with Tino’s size, I thought it was a pathetic statement. Which mirrors his bullying attitude, all talk. But when the big boys are in his grill, he disappears. Typical of his style, don’t rate him. I don’t think much of hargraves either but at least he’s man enough to take on people his own size!
upthetigers
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Gotta have faith in Richo upgrading on Bateman and getting someone who is less toxic how can we question him with the signings we're getting. In Richo we trust.
Klemmer can be a leader for our younger forwards. Hodgo will help Bula. The pieces of the puzzle are lining up.
