Bateman confirms he’s heading back to Wigan Warriors in 2021

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Canberra Milk wrote: August 29, 2021, 9:35 am
Brew wrote: August 29, 2021, 9:32 am
greeneyed wrote: Bateman is trouble.
Not the stories J Mac told me in our corporate box once!

Single handily changed the culture and mentality of the club!

Give him what he wants

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Yes he did, and then? A lot of whispers that he ruined it... I don't have any inside info but a lot of people have that view
Purely my impression but what I think happened was that initially he was a massive influence in reforming the culture of the club for the better.

Then as his profile grew, culminating in rave reviews and winning Dally M second rower of the year — probably nicely cultivated by his manager — he developed an outsized view of himself and quickly turned into a self-aggrandising wanker.

My opinion again: I have no doubt that if he'd have received what he thought he was worth last year he would still be in the NRL. When Wigan's offer was close enough to be competitive only then I think the family factor came into the picture and was presented as the primary consideration.
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Mickey_Raider wrote: August 29, 2021, 10:08 am
Canberra Milk wrote: August 29, 2021, 9:35 am
Brew wrote: August 29, 2021, 9:32 am
greeneyed wrote: Bateman is trouble.
Not the stories J Mac told me in our corporate box once!

Single handily changed the culture and mentality of the club!

Give him what he wants

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Yes he did, and then? A lot of whispers that he ruined it... I don't have any inside info but a lot of people have that view
Purely my impression but what I think happened was that initially he was a massive influence in reforming the culture of the club for the better.

Then as his profile grew, culminating in rave reviews and winning Dally M second rower of the year — probably nicely cultivated by his manager — he developed an outsized view of himself and quickly turned into a self-aggrandising wanker.

My opinion again: I have no doubt that if he'd have received what he thought he was worth last year he would still be in the NRL. When Wigan's offer was close enough to be competitive only then I think the family factor came into the picture and was presented as the primary consideration.
Our offer was pulled when he and his manager came crawling back. Wigan was it or nothing
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sprintman wrote:Done bugger all at Wigan. His shoulders are shot.
This.

His defence was rubbish when he left. Looking forward to us versing him if he returns.

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Uh-huh. And is he bringing his daughter, Millie, with him this time?

Sounds harsh and cynical, I know, but who knows whether the country will still be in constant lockdown cycles next year. He probably won't be able to bring her over for a quick visit. That's likely to impact on his playing form, regardless of whether his shoulders are shot or he's being played out of position.
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Did the players like him much? And would they want him back? Just wondering after that Curtis Scott story. Despite Scott’s turbulent time at the club you hear lots of stories of players liking him and being mates with him. Same with Gwilly. Heard none about Bateman.


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Jonneh was popular with some players

Unpopular with management

Think of grand final week. The fact no other club bought into his shenanigans.

The guy is a pest. Was a quality player. Now he'll be lucky to play 5 more years as a has been

Let him go.
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Just spoken to JohnBoy.
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Pretty much.

In any case, in 2019 we definitely got the best the NRL will see from Bateman.

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Since the guy left we have gone down hill.
No one can deny that, Jerome Hughes pulled the same card during storms grand final week and he just re-signed. It’s a business now which everyone should be grown up enough to admit.
Love to have Bateman back but I doubt it will happen.
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IF Bateman does come back where does Bateman sit on the Raiders crowd reception scale with Wiki scoring a 1 and Dugan, Finch scoring a 10
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JB was IMO, the one two or three most important driving forces behind the club getting back to a GF, something it had not done in 25 years. And we may not see it again for another 25 years the way this club is run

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No thanks. The only thing he'll bring back is a circus. Great for us when he had his shot but that time has past for both.
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Sometimes I genuinely wonder what games people were watching in 2020.

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Seiffert82 wrote: August 29, 2021, 11:02 pm Sometimes I genuinely wonder what games people were watching in 2020.

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Have you watched our games in 2021?
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greeneyed wrote: August 28, 2021, 6:07 pm AUDIO: Former Canberra Raiders star John Bateman has been linked with a return to the NRL, says Triple M's Brent Read. A couple of NRL clubs are interested, but a return to the Raiders is very unlikely: https://www.triplem.com.au/story/ready- ... urn-185166
It seem like this is a slow news week... What exactly in that "story" actually has any substance (I read the article too and it was just as garbage)? People have really caught on to "outrage sells" and will just make up any crap now.
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If he comes back to the NRL I hope it ain't here.
Would also like a Wighton special coming his way.
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Tigers linked to Bateman: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... e0fc9e1787

Linked to Tigers - probably offer $800,000, given that Joey, Packer and Mbye are leaving but they are still paying Mbye half of his $800,000

I don't think even him would distill a winning mentality into those losers.
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I'd be interested in the state of his shoulders, already problematic they'd get a workout carrying them!

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I will never forgive Bateman for pulling that stuff during 2019 GF week. Just incredibly tactless.

It doesn't matter who he signs for, he's clearly not a team player and if he thinks he can get an extra $50 somewhere else it doesn't matter if he's on a five week or five year contract, he'll have his agent in the media playing the 'poor homesick Jonneh, he's got a daughter and the big mean football club are keeping him from her' line.

Tigers are welcome to him.
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Hong Kong Raider wrote: September 1, 2021, 8:25 am Tigers linked to Bateman: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... e0fc9e1787

Linked to Tigers - probably offer $800,000, given that Joey, Packer and Mbye are leaving but they are still paying Mbye half of his $800,000

I don't think even him would distill a winning mentality into those losers.
So now it is the partner who is homesick.

You can pretty much lock in that in 12-18 months once Jonneh wants a pay rise it will be back to his turn to be homesick.
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Hi shoulder is shot. He was told by the surgeon here in Canberra that he should retire. That’s why the Raiders let him walk……it’s obvious from his form in the ESL this year that his shoulder is done.
He’s just eking out the last of his career before he retires….good luck to whoever picks him up
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wigan are currently running 4th in the super league with a negative points differential going 13 and 9.

If I were running the tigers and looking for english talent, I would be looking for someone younger, less injured and potentially playing for catalans / st helens...
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Batemans taking the piss now surely.
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Mickey_Raider wrote:
Hong Kong Raider wrote: September 1, 2021, 8:25 am Tigers linked to Bateman: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... e0fc9e1787

Linked to Tigers - probably offer $800,000, given that Joey, Packer and Mbye are leaving but they are still paying Mbye half of his $800,000

I don't think even him would distill a winning mentality into those losers.
So now it is the partner who is homesick.

You can pretty much lock in that in 12-18 months once Jonneh wants a pay rise it will be back to his turn to be homesick.
She’s called that out as BS on her Instagram account for what it’s worth.
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Not sure you'd be homesick for Canberra when you have more freedom in Wigan atm

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Just some advice to any club that signs him.

Just one year at a time.

He’ll break contract.
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Bae has just dismissed the rumours as nonsense on his twitter
we've been here before and JB isn't always truthful with his public stories so im excited for the next stage of things :lol:

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Botman wrote: September 1, 2021, 9:08 pm Bae has just dismissed the rumours as nonsense on his twitter
we've been here before and JB isn't always truthful with his public stories so im excited for the next stage of things :lol:

Bit like he denied everything that Hooper said that turned out to be 100% true.

I wouldn’t trust the bloke as far as I could throw him.
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At this point, i fully expect him to be in the NRL next year :lol:
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Riaan wrote:
Seiffert82 wrote: August 29, 2021, 11:02 pm Sometimes I genuinely wonder what games people were watching in 2020.

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Have you watched our games in 2021?
Our form in 2021 has zero to do with how ordinary Bateman was last year.

His defence was below par and teams had figured him out in attack, which was already happening by the end of 2019.

He was fantastic at the start of 2019, but I haven't missed him at all. Massive distraction.

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Nice looking Canberra girl. Pity she's with Bateman.
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Former Canberra Raider John Bateman shoots down claim Australian girlfriend is homesick in England

Fiery ex-Raider John Bateman has dismissed suggestions he is angling for an NRL return to appease reportedly homesick Australian partner Amy Reilly.

Bateman and Reilly have both taken to social media in response to suggestions the England international was considering a move back to Australia, after being linked with the Wests Tigers.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
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I wonder who Bateman will blame for this leak? Ricky and the Raiders? Or where they have coming from all along.....his Manager.
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-PJ- wrote:Just some advice to any club that signs him.

Just one year at a time.

He’ll break contract.
1 year and make him pay for the travel from england and the transport of his own things


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