The Tigers are open to offloading John Bateman to the Sea Eagles at the right price, while Ben Hunt’s options for leaving the Dragons are dwindling amid his asking price. Meanwhile, the Eels are eyeing a Knights star to fill their hooker void and the Rabbitohs are set to baulk at signing out of favour Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr. Read on for the latest NRL Transfer Whispers .
Watch every game of the 2024 Pacific Championships with expert analysis LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today > STICKING POINT AS TIGERS OPEN TO OFFLOADING BATEMAN TO MANLY John Bateman may have denied it, but the Tigers are looking to offload the Englishman to the Sea Eagles if they can strike a deal. Bateman is on a deal worth $800,000 a season for the next two years, which Manly don’t have on their salary cap, but the Tigers are willing to chip in a chunk of that deal to get him off their books.
The Daily Telegraph’s Dave Riccio revealed on SEN radio that the Tigers won’t stand in Bateman’s way if he can get a deal elsewhere. “John Bateman is a very strong character,” Riccio told SEN 1170 Breakfast . “Benji Marshall certainly had his work cut out for him as a rookie coach to manage John’s character.
“There is tension there and they did butt heads on occasions this season. “John went back to England this season and has returned and is speaking in all the right terms in being rejuvenated and ready to go again. “He’s being offered.
