John Bateman Benji Marshall. NRL talking points John Bateman, Jason Taumalolo, Paul Gallen & expansion talk Rugby League Wests would also release a statement confirming Bateman's exit, something that had long been on the cards given the reported issues between the Englishman and head coach Benji Marshall Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images John Bateman discusses Benji Marshall relationship Speaking in the Sydney Morning Herald, Bateman expressed his frustration at the manner of his exit from the Tigers, as the saga surrounding his eventual saga rumbled on for several months.
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The back-rower's move from the Tigers to Warrington Wolves was confirmed on Friday morning while the NRL side were in action against New Zealand Warriors He was also critical of how long it took for coach Benji Marshall.
John Bateman says he has not spoken to Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall or any senior club official since his mid-season loan to Warrington in July. The back-rower's move from the Tigers to Warrington Wolves was confirmed on Friday morning while the NRL side were in action against New Zealand Warriors He was also critical of how long it took for coach Benji Marshall.
Benji moves Bateman to lock for Broncos clash at Campbelltown. Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, Bateman said he initially intended to see out the balance of his Tigers contract, but revealed he hadn't heard from anyone at the club since July Tigers backrower John Bateman had an ugly public bust-up with coach Benji Marshall following last week's loss to the Rabbitohs and was set to be dropped before he decided this week to head home.
NRL 2024 Wests Tigers, John Bateman and Benji Marshall blowup, fight in front of players. North Queensland Cowboys have confirmed the signing of Bateman with the club locking him in for two years after he secured an early release from Wests Tigers John Bateman saga ends with brutal Wests Tigers face slap Benji Marshall and the Wests Tigers have finally got their wish to get a star player out the door, but it's come at a heavy cost.