Wests Tigers have confirmed England worldwide John Bateman will depart the membership to hitch North Queensland on a two-year deal.
Bateman’s future at Wests Tigers had been clouded however the 31-year-old’s speedy transfer to the Cowboys was introduced on Wednesday by way of a quick assertion.
“On behalf of everybody on the membership I need to thank John and want him all the perfect together with his future,” Wests Tigers chief government Shane Richardson stated in a press release.
Bateman had two years remaining on his Wests Tigers contract.
In the meantime, Cowboys officers stated they have been delighted to safe Bateman for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
“We’ve been out there for an skilled ahead with the flexibility to play both within the center or on an edge,” Cowboys common supervisor of soccer Micheal Luck stated in a press release.
“John bases his recreation round defensive intent and willingness to compete in each state of affairs, a few areas we have made no secret we need to enhance considerably on in 2025.
“Together with what he does on the sector, we additionally consider he shall be a priceless mentor for our youthful forwards in Heilum Luki, Jeremiah Nanai and Griffin Neame.”
Bateman performed 32 NRL matches for Wests Tigers throughout two seasons.
He debuted within the NRL with Canberra in 2019, the identical yr the Raiders reached the grand ultimate.
He was named the Dally M Second Rower of the Yr in his debut season however left the Raiders on the finish of 2020 to return to Wigan within the Tremendous League.
Bateman had beforehand 5 seasons with Wigan after becoming a member of the Tremendous League large from Bradford.
He has performed 26 Checks for England and 4 for Nice Britain.
