John Bateman #268

Disappointed that Benji couldn't ground Bateman and get him on song.

If Benji fancies himself as man manager he needs to get guys like this firing.

We don't really have a ready made cover defensive backrower really.
 
Magpie_Magic said:
Disappointed that Benji couldn't ground Bateman and get him on song.

If Benji fancies himself as man manager he needs to get guys like this firing.

We don't really have a ready made cover defensive backrower really.
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I hear you, but Jhonne is an exception to the rule.
he has some form in that regard with leaving all his
previous clubs. Have 2 draw a line in the sand though,
better 2 pull your own weight than 2 go against the
tide. He gets a massive opportunity with Luki going
down. Payten doesn't suffer fools though — he won't
be chucking anymore tantrums or his career is done
 
That's true,

Probably will have a simple brief at NQ.

Think last year he and Api discovered that everyone has their limits.

Would've made benji think when Bennett and Todd were after him.

The edges remain a problem.
 
Magpie_Magic said:
That's true,

Probably will have a simple brief at NQ.

Think last year he and Api discovered that everyone has their limits.

Would've made benji think when Bennett and Todd were after him.

The edges remain a problem.
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Agree with you on all of the above. I wanted him 2
stay as you probably already know but they couldn't
hash it out. To your point, he looked very frustrated
at times last year & acted out on and off the field
unfortunately. Api internalised everything poor bastard
lmao. We have a bigger supporting cast now, his loss
 
Kaito said:
Agree with you on all of the above. I wanted him 2
stay as you probably already know but they couldn't
hash it out. To your point, he looked very frustrated
at times last year & acted out on and off the field
unfortunately. Api internalised everything poor bastard
lmao. We have a bigger supporting cast now, his loss
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Question now is who will perform his role.

Centres have no depth .
 
Bateman and IP were ridiculously criticized for their performances. For the most part they averaged 35 plus tackles per game, playing for 80 and then because their ball work was not dynamic - manifested by a whole lot of other weaknesses in the squad - they were consistently bagged. Few can be dynamic witn ball and carry the defensive load that was demanded by them week in week out. And when they were both out didn't we pay defensively.
Both appeared to want out getting smashed every week and getting bagged for it is not everyone's go. Both will hold their own at their new clubs imo.
 
Telltails said:
Bateman and IP were ridiculously criticized for their performances. For the most part they averaged 35 plus tackles per game, playing for 80 and then because their ball work was not dynamic - manifested by a whole lot of other weaknesses in the squad - they were consistently bagged. Few can be dynamic witn ball and carry the defensive load that was demanded by them week in week out. And when they were both out didn't we pay defensively.
Both appeared to want out getting smashed every week and getting bagged for it is not everyone's go. Both will hold their own at their new clubs imo.
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I have been defending them for a long time now. Theyll be missed in 25 and could be the barrier that holds back this squad from finals.
 
Telltails said:
Bateman and IP were ridiculously criticized for their performances. For the most part they averaged 35 plus tackles per game, playing for 80 and then because their ball work was not dynamic - manifested by a whole lot of other weaknesses in the squad - they were consistently bagged. Few can be dynamic witn ball and carry the defensive load that was demanded by them week in week out. And when they were both out didn't we pay defensively.
Both appeared to want out getting smashed every week and getting bagged for it is not everyone's go. Both will hold their own at their new clubs imo.
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IP will go good, dunno about Bateman though if you saw him for warrington he didn't impress. He's too small for a backrower now imo
 
Cowboys have bought a cultural deadweight. If they think he’s going to mentor young players they are kidding himself. Gone are the days when nrl players were lacking intelligence - the best players nowadays are smart, have self control, discipline etc
 
Bigscreentv said:
Cowboys have bought a cultural deadweight. If they think he’s going to mentor young players they are kidding himself. Gone are the days when nrl players were lacking intelligence - the best players nowadays are smart, have self control, discipline etc
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I am just pleased he is gone from here
 
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