John Bateman #268

[bptiger 0]

8 Klemmer
9 Api
10 Twal
11 Papalii'i
12 Bateman
13 Nathan Brown

14 Joffa
15 Stefano
16 Pole
17 Blore

18 Talau

That the go, imo.
Dangerous 🔥

That pack will lead us to the finals , best pack we have had since 2005 , me thinks

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I think it comes down to who you have available to pick from. Yeo would be a ball playing 13 in every squad regardless of the trend because he can. He gets the job done 100%. Attack and defense. I can’t think of another player who is as good at what he does consistently across a season.

Bateman? Simplistically I’m happy to have signed him. Logistically 4 years seems risky but if he gets some momentum going with some short term results and future signings then bring it on.

Hopefully we can get 2 good seasons out of him. Don't mind him being below par in his last 2 seasons if he shines in his first 2.

 

[TheDaBoss]

The bs thing with Wigan, is that they have been one of the quote Powerhouse clubs in the SL for quite a while

So when a team steals on of your best players to help them kmake finals for the first time in 100years, who do you think gives a flying **** about if ur angry or not

 

[happy_tiger]

The bs thing with Wigan, is that they have been one of the quote Powerhouse clubs in the SL for quite a while

So when a team steals on of your best players to help them kmake finals for the first time in 100years, who do you think gives a flying **** about if ur angry or not

I don't think that Wigan are angry at the WT's ...but they are certainly pissed at Bateman ...and maybe there is a warning for all to see in those comments .....

 

[Kaito]

The bs thing with Wigan, is that they have been one of the quote Powerhouse clubs in the SL for quite a while

So when a team steals on of your best players to help them kmake finals for the first time in 100years, who do you think gives a flying **** about if ur angry or not

Wigan weren't so worried when
they signed him and help entice
him to break his Canberra contract.

They can kick rocks who cares.

 

[jadtiger]

I don't think that Wigan are angry at the WT's ...but they are certainly pissed at Bateman ...and maybe there is a warning for all to see in those comments .....

Agreed.his last 2 clubs have been very annoyed about his actions.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Nathan Brown won't be joining the WT.

Happy with that, as with Bateman joining there is enough experience in the pack for mine.

Plus, no point being called a development club without utilising one's youth.

 

[Tigerwould]

Smart choice i think we can promote from within seeing as we've added much needed experience already. Papal'li wanted to move to the middle Joffa can play there then theres the kid coming through we can blood him throughout the year.

Papali'i has good ball playing skills. Which have been good on an edge, he is a busy player.

 

[bptiger 0]

Happy with that, as with Bateman joining there is enough experience in the pack for mine.

Plus, no point being called a development club without utilising one's youth.

And where did u get this ground breaking news

 

[Speed2burn]

That pack will lead us to the finals , best pack we have had since 2005 , me thinks

Best pack we’ve ever had I reckon.

Difference in 05 is we had a world class spine, only our #9 is world class this time round

 

[Demps]

This guy is excited;

 

[Cobarcats]

This guy is excited;

Yeh saw this last week mate, bloody awesome.
We have brushed most of the crappy reporting on us and getting more of stuff like this. 👏

 

[hsvjones]

Sheen's saying, he is delayed due to Visa so wonder if he will be here this month.
Will need as many reps as possible as he is going to be a massive link in our team.
Pretty excited to see him play 🙂

 

[crazycat]

OKay, whats the Hastings Vs Bateman conflict about?

I don't get it. Why would a half conflict with a second rower/lock? ?

 

[Cobarcats]

OKay, whats the Hastings Vs Bateman conflict about?

I don't get it. Why would a half conflict with a second rower/lock? ?

Both are red personalities, domineering.
Those two would kill each other in an isolation cell.
Old news, nothin much to talk about.... he's gone now so good luck 👋

 

[Kaito]

This guy is excited;

Enjoyed that yarn, think he's spot on

 

[tig_prmz]

Fairly certain Bateman will be on the edge so it would be interesting to see who provides the link between Api and the halves.

I wonder if Klem, Stefano, Joffa and Twal would be made to do a bit of ball playing. I can't imagine Brooks, AD and Laurie being able to do much if they're constantly at first receiver.

 

[finnzo]

Fairly certain Bateman will be on the edge so it would be interesting to see who provides the link between Api and the halves.

I wonder if Klem, Stefano, Joffa and Twal would be made to do a bit of ball playing. I can't imagine Brooks, AD and Laurie being able to do much if they're constantly at first receiver.

That’s why I believe the rumours Nathan brown will be here. He would be perfect to fill this role

 

[Cobarcats]

That’s why I believe the rumours Nathan brown will be here. He would be perfect to fill this role

It would be good if a forum member could report on how they are training....usually a good indication of how they'll play in trials.
I think Bateman will provide that link role and also play the edges.
The second trial traditionally is where we'll see the closest to the round 1 line-up (or at least at some stage during the 2nd trial). Fly on the wall stuff.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

That’s why I believe the rumours Nathan brown will be here. He would be perfect to fill this role

You don't believe we have a suitable player who can fill the link role at the back of the scrum?