Canberra forward John Bateman has forged a reputation for his toughness, hunger for success and a liking for the odd scrap. The remarkable circumstances surrounding his initial signing to Wigan as a 14-year-old highlight just how deep that runs.
Legendary Wigan development coach Brian Foley was in charge of the club’s junior academy and had gone to Bradford to meet with Bateman and sign him up.
Foley was on the phone to Bateman asking for directions to his home when a man on the street grabbed his mobile and tried to get away.
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Topic: ‘Where do I sign!’: The scrap that launched John Bateman’s career
