Canberra Raiders NYC rising star Luke Bateman has extended his current deal with the club and will remain in Canberra until the end of the 2016 season.
Bateman was currently on contract for 2015 and is still eligible for NYC next season, but the Raiders decided to extend his deal for an extra year to help continue his development into the NRL squad.
The 2014 season saw Bateman split his time between NYC and the Super Intrust Cup, playing 12 matches for the Raiders NYC, as well as 10 matches for Souths Logan in order to continue his transition into the rigours of senior football.
A product of the relationship with Souths Logan, Bateman has been a Queensland junior representative since 2010, representing the Maroons at under 16, under 18 and under 20 level, including this year’s NYC State of Origin match.
Bateman said he’s excited about the opportunity to once again train with the Raiders NRL squad during the pre-season and continuing his development alongside some of his current and former teammates.
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Topic: Luke Bateman extends deal with Raiders
