John Bateman #268

[innsaneink]

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

 

[crazycat]

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!

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.

 

[lathami]

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

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]

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

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.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

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!

The two events are around the opposite way. Tino hit Bateman first and then the push in the PTB was later....look at the scores underneath. The video has been edited to tell a story that didnt happen.

 

[innsaneink]

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!

I think the clock shows Tino got him in the tackle first, then Jonneh tried to square it up in possesion at the play the ball...and failed

 

[lathami]

I think the clock shows Tino got him in the tackle first, then Jonneh tried to square it up in possesion at the play the ball...and failed

Doesn’t change the point of view, if anything it supports my argument. Tino hit him with a cheap shot, and Bateman front on pushed him for it, and basically said ‘here I am u coward, have a go at me now!’.
Still shows that Tino can only pick on smaller guys and players that get hit on the blind side!

 

[upthetigers]

Doesn’t change the point of view, if anything it supports my argument. Tino hit him with a cheap shot, and Bateman front on pushed him for it, and basically said ‘here I am u coward, have a go at me now!’.
Still shows that Tino can only pick on smaller guys and players that get hit on the blind side!

Bully like latrell

 

[innsaneink]

Doesn’t change the point of view, if anything it supports my argument. Tino hit him with a cheap shot, and Bateman front on pushed him for it, and basically said ‘here I am u coward, have a go at me now!’.
Still shows that Tino can only pick on smaller guys and players that get hit on the blind side!

Cheap shot? LMAO...youre struggling...supports your argument pfft
Jonneh un sidewayshell always be blindsided....at 6'6" tino one of the tallest blokes in the game so according to your logic he should only tackle NAS
NFI

 

[lathami]

Cheap shot? LMAO...youre struggling...supports your argument pfft
Jonneh un sidewayshell always be blindsided....at 6'6" tino one of the tallest blokes in the game so according to your logic he should only tackle NAS
NFI

Again u r being a bit anal! Looking for really minor point to try and dominate the argument. If u read my posts I said size, not identical size, same sort of weight, build, height, etc. You know that’s what I am saying, your just being pedantic.
I am just calling a duck a duck, nothing more.

 

[innsaneink]

You think it's minor... It's tinos job in D to stop the ball carrier.. Whether it's a half the size of Mitch Moses or a jwh. It wasn't an illegal hit and if Bateman doesn't see him coming its his fault... Nothing cheap about it

 

[Batmans Parents]

It's a shame with Bateman. I was excited when he came here and thought he was decent in his first season but he proved me wrong with his play and behaviour this season.

The last thing he did for us was crab run across the field then drop the ball if I recall correctly. Then had a sook when Benji called him out on it. We don't need that shit here and although I'm not opposed to sticking him in reserves and letting him rot just to piss him off, it's better for the team and the cap that he pisses off to Manly or anyone else who will put up with his BS.

 

[lathami]

You think it's minor... It's tinos job in D to stop the ball carrier.. Whether it's a half the size of Mitch Moses or a jwh. It wasn't an illegal hit and if Bateman doesn't see him coming its his fault... Nothing cheap about it

That’s your opinion not fact. I disagree, each to their own.
I think a guy that’s as big as Tino is can take on guys his own size as well. But he powderpuffs when theres another big guy. Just a big tuff guy on small guys and blind side hitting. At least Bateman stand up to them, not just hit and hide.

 

[Kaito]

Bula sitting Tino down was a highlight 4 me this year

Edit: just realised this was 2023, that's crazy haha

https://twitter.com/x/status/1666767134414839809

 

[crazycat]

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.

Are they?

I mean it's great we have May. We were really seeing a gap up front and we still have a shortage of 1x good second rower.

But the plugging of that gap was accidental.

Likewise with our assistant coach. Look glad Hodgo will be helping Bula, Brett was more about skills and footy brain then raw athleticism. I reckon he has a few tricks to teach. Ofcourse glad Ingles is around too to help train Bula. ...

Fullback isn't our big problem though.

The biggest problem has been defensive structures, tacking and grit. I don't think Chris Heighinton is up to the task and I don't think Hodgo is either.

Even Luai and Turuva are a bit of a "they fell in our lap" recruitment. Likewise Greg Bird reached out to us....


I am liking the 2025 side. But I don't see that long term plan we need. Were definately improving, but need a lot more structure and a long term plan to get the club a shot at the finals.

It's good, but accidental.

 

[BalmainBoy67]

John Bateman twist as new clubs launch play for Wests Tigers star

John Bateman's NRL future remains a topic of hot debate - with two new clubs set to enter the race to sign the England international for 2025.

www.loverugbyleague.com

🤞Don't let the door hit ya on the way out...

 

[innsaneink]

A journo at fox has linked NQ and Knights to him only as their coaches are managed by Moses too
Souths & Dragons class him as a risky signing if you believe the article which seems to be full of assumptions unfortunately

 

[innsaneink]

Send the prick to Townsville... he'll love it up there

 

[Spartan117]

I think Bateman can be an asset here at the tigers.

Hope he can sort out the off the field stuff with the club. He is a very hardworking and competitive player.

 

[yeti]

The funniest part of that article was the "race to sign the international forward"! "Race" - yeah, right. No FOMO around Bateman, that's for sure.