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John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:52 am
by Richymac
Whatever happens in the game coming up now I think I am going to say he is doing amazingly well.
I am from a non-rugby league watching family and thus got into it about ten years ago. I remember seeing him come up through Bradford after becoming a Father aged 15/16 and thinking he was a great player.
When he came to us I was delighted and he was such a great player under Shaun Wane and his strength, speed and vision is unbelievable.
Anyway, just wondering what people think he can achieve in the game? I think he could be as big as Sam Burgess was at his peak.
Looking forward to tonight, going to watch this Canberra vs Souths game and get in the mood!!!
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:13 am
by nathan_rugby
Richymac wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:52 am
Whatever happens in the game coming up now I think I am going to say he is doing amazingly well.
I am from a non-rugby league watching family and thus got into it about ten years ago. I remember seeing him come up through Bradford after becoming a Father aged 15/16 and thinking he was a great player.
When he came to us I was delighted and he was such a great player under Shaun Wane and his strength, speed and vision is unbelievable.
Anyway, just wondering what people think he can achieve in the game? I think he could be as big as Sam Burgess was at his peak.
Looking forward to tonight, going to watch this Canberra vs Souths game and get in the mood!!!
I think he will go down as more of a "Players player" or "unsung hero" than a Sam Burgess or Greg Inglis type star.
He does the hard work, makes the hard yards, makes the hard tackles. He doesn't often make the big hit people remember nor score the memorable tries, but he has the ability to go down as one of the best and has silenced the doubts so far as to his ability to handle the Aussie forwards due to his size.
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:18 pm
by fozzieskem
Next season,as ever will be the test,one I think he will pass with ease,but second season syndrome is always a worry but one I think Bateman will pass with ease.
He’s clearly a star over there already and if his progress continues as I think we all think it will be,it’ll only going to get bigger.
Trouble is with his success the more the raiding parties will arrive and take yet more of our young stars over there,who can blame them either
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:34 pm
by Mickw
They're hanging on at the moment.
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:45 pm
by Mickw
Game set match wiganers in the grand final.
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:29 pm
by josie andrews
The Wigan Effect!
Said to George Williams when we reached second spot, how would you feel if your first game with Canberra was the WCC v Wigan Warriors??
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:32 pm
by The booze hound
josie andrews wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:29 pm
The Wigan Effect!
Said to George Williams when we reached second spot, how would you feel if your first game with Canberra was the WCC v Wigan Warriors??
And what did George Williams reply?
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:42 pm
by josie andrews
The booze hound wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:32 pm
josie andrews wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:29 pm
The Wigan Effect!
Said to George Williams when we reached second spot, how would you feel if your first game with Canberra was the WCC v Wigan Warriors??
And what did George Williams reply?
“How weird would that be?”
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:50 pm
by Mickw
They've got a mean old pack of forwards to play behind that's for sure.
Re: John Bateman
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:20 pm
by shaunedwardsfanclub
They will have to be a lot better in the final, but I would love John to collect a winners ring.
