Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:20 pm  

I wonder who else made enquiries, during the mess of 2012 he had around 10 NRL clubs after him.

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:27 pm  

Well I've just parted company with £450 for my ST's, if next season goes like last Season it'll be the last time for me! It's becoming a shambles run by well meaning people. Bateman isn't the be all and end all but it is very disappointing non the less. Just out of interest what did we actually get out of these last three transfers?

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:31 pm  

Oh and if a particular member of his family stops going to Odsal (and I imagine they will) there goes my reliable source on game day!!

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:32 pm  

eddievan wrote:

Not too sure I'm too down hearted about this. He didn't have a positive influence on any game I saw last year. He appears to be very immature with a poor attitude and a lot of injuries. I am however very worried about season ticket sales.

Think all that's spot on

Did everyone see the comments Bateman put on twitter when wages were paid late in the summer.It was obvious he would be off soon with some of the things he was putting for everyone to see,and it looked like he was getting lots of encouragement from his mate Elliott

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:36 pm  

I just wonder how many more will have gone before the start of next season? Is there a rift within the ranks? The undisclosed fees thing is a copout for me, smacks of us getting very little for them and a little embarassing!

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:36 pm  

Warriors Rugby Manager Kris Radlinski added: "In John Bateman, we have a tremendous prospect. He has been tipped for the top in the game for some time and we are pleased to help him reach his potential. He is ambitious, hard- working and has a burning desire to succeed at the highest level.

"We intend to strip him down and build him back up, educating him on preparing his body for top grade Rugby League along the way."

That makes a good point.

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:43 pm  

Another youngster with great potential gone. It's getting very frustrating watching our young talent leave the club.

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:46 pm  

Im glad we kept Addy TBH. All three that have gone seem like billy big balls.

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:46 pm  

Makes me re-think that rumour of Scruton apparently talking to Dr Koukash...

Christ, news like this makes me think; who's next?!

Re: Giants and Wigan battle for Bateman : Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:58 pm  

There was also the 'Sammut to Salford' rumour which has all gone quiet.

It annoys me more when it's the young players that leave. It was only last year that Bateman signed a 3 year deal and lots of people thought: 'He's Bradford through and through' and 'I'm so glad we have great talent like this at Bradford'. A year on, and he has signed for the reigning champions. It was the same with Whitehead when he signed his contract in 2012, and the same with Naughton. They were all given long term contracts, and all three of them have departed a year into their contract. We need to stop selling our young talent.