John Bateman #268

[Jedi_Tiger]

good riddance Bateman

 

[jadtiger]

All over folks …moving to Townsville …. See you later …

That would give me a very happy xmas

 

[innsaneink]

Enjoy the heat and humidity Jonneh you bludger

 

[Pascoes_barber]

To quote the OP



Thank goodness he's gone.

 

[Telltails]

Isaac Moses working his magic. Cowboys lose Robson and suddenly land Bateman. Bet there supporters are ecstatic about it.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Isaac Moses working his magic. Cowboys lose Robson and suddenly land Bateman. Bet there supporters are ecstatic about it.

Cowboys fans seem far from ecstatic about it Lol.

 

[Spartan117]

Wests Tigers release John Bateman​

Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Wed 18 Dec 2024, 12:00 PM


Wests Tigers has released John Bateman from the remaining two years of his contract, paving the way for a new deal at North Queensland Cowboys.

Bateman played 32 NRL games for Wests Tigers in two seasons after joining the club on a four-year-deal ahead of the 2023 season.

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson has thanked Bateman for his services.

“On behalf of everyone at the club I want to thank John and wish him all the very best with his future.”

 

[king_sirro]

Best off season in Tigers history.

 

[upthetigers]

This Christmas just keeps on giving

 

[orange&black]

Glad to see him go. Another step in the right direction for us. Richo and Benji should be applauded for the turnaround in our roster so far - a lot has been achieved this offseason and still more to come next season.
I guess the top 30 spot will go to Sione F and the leftover $$ towards a deal for Galvin. Nothing else will happen until we move on Bud or someone else which could be interesting but may or may not happen. The Taylan May situation is one worth watching as well if we do free up a spot.

 

[upthetigers]

He was toxic to the club he had to go despite us needing a backrower

 

[bptiger 0]

Ok Bateman was not doing what we wanted , but who is going to fill that spot now. If the club has a ready made replacement to come in then it’s a great result, if we are relying on the kids to step up and we are paying $300 k a season it’s a dumb move , but I will wait to see how it works out

 

[WswWt]

I feel for cowboys…
NOT
What a signing this is for us 😅

 

[Demps]

No love lost...

Wasn't the right guy for us.
Onwards and upwards [for us]

 

[TurnStyle]

How much better have things become roster wise with the current people at the club?

SO glad this guy is gone. Such a liability on - and it also seems off - the field. The cowboys could pay $1 a year and it would still be the right decision.

This is great for Marshall: it sends an important message to the squad that you don't fk with him.

Good on Benji and Richo, and good riddance to the useless veteran with a teenager's temperament.

 

[TCL]

Bye bye Bateman

 

[TurnStyle]

Lol... When was the last time a headline read that?! 😂

 

[ancient_magpie]

Ok Bateman was not doing what we wanted , but who is going to fill that spot now. If the club has a ready made replacement to come in then it’s a great result, if we are relying on the kids to step up and we are paying $300 k a season it’s a dumb move , but I will wait to see how it works out

I'll say it again. SUKKAR

 

[Tigerdave]

It's a Festivus miracle!!

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

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