tig_prmz
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When did he get the freedom to be overseas?
John Bateman #268
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weststigers
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I think the main point is he has not had a break at all after Warrington and England duties and he is entitled to one. I'm no fan, but you have to be fair and objective.
weststigers
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It was written into his contract by Sheens because his daughter lives there
Surely he could find a Doctor to give him a certificate (sick) for the 21st December.
Used to work for me when I took Melbourne Cup day off every year when I was working 😉
So we are expecting Luai back before Christmas.
Interesting.
Bigscreentv
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Yes, agree - they are clearly trying to put pressure on him to leave.
True but that's on the organisation. I can understand why they got Klemmar, we had no forward leader. Bateman for two years I could of lived with. Not 4.
No idea why Sullivan was offered any contract. He's no organiser, he's small and struggles in defence and he hadn't done anything before we got him. Packer, Blair, Bateman. I think Sullivan was the worst of the lot. 500k for a backup that lost every game he played in.
Bigscreentv
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Last offseason they let him go overseas then return to training later than everyone else. I’m pretty sure.
I think he definitely makes an appearance! He will set the tone
magpies forever
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Been already said- a panic signing by the prev admin trying to nullify bad press over Brooks leaving. They had no idea about Luai, nor prepared to bide time. Amatuers. Similarly signing of Bateman was wanting a 'big name'
GNR4LIFE
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A contract was one thing. 4 years was another. Did absolutely nothing to warrant that length of contract.
happy_tiger
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Given his experience they are entitled to 10 weeks
The Chad
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Regardless of someone taking his contract off the Tigers hands, Bateman would have to be paid out at this point. If the stories of the RLPA having to step in regarding his date of return, the stand off with Benji etc have any truth to them, I don't see how he can be part of the playing group.
I think it's a shame because I thoroughly believe, if everyone played nice, that he has a significant role to play. There's not too many upgrades to Bateman available for 2025.
I think it's a shame because I thoroughly believe, if everyone played nice, that he has a significant role to play. There's not too many upgrades to Bateman available for 2025.
The Chad
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And.......just like that, Bateman is back on the club website
The Chad
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I honestly hope that there is some truce between the club & Bateman.
The Tigers need that hard edge that none of the others seem capable of displaying.
Bateman needs to stay in his lane, be a good company man, and do what he's employed to do. In return, I think the club needs to do right by him as well.
Fault on both sides. If he can be a tenacious defender & line runner out wide, we don't have a better option available.
The Tigers need that hard edge that none of the others seem capable of displaying.
Bateman needs to stay in his lane, be a good company man, and do what he's employed to do. In return, I think the club needs to do right by him as well.
Fault on both sides. If he can be a tenacious defender & line runner out wide, we don't have a better option available.
Masterton
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I'm hoping it's a win either way. Either he leaves or he knuckles down. I've never been one to doubt his effort.
The Chad
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Same. I don't think he was anywhere near as bad as some might want you to believe.
No he played for England last off season against Tonga. He then stayed in England until he was due back in January. No special allowances at all.
Unless it's changed again the rlpa rules are 7 weeks for players who have completed 4 or less preseasons and 9 weeks for 5 or more.
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