Bateman gets better every game.

This young lad can go all the way to the top; he’s as hard as granite, and shows no fear for any opposition. He’s deffo one you’d want to have in your side, and not one you’d relish playing against. Let’s just hope the good Doctor doesn’t start waving his cheque book in his direction any time soon, or the wizards of Oz come sniffing either. He must be destined for a place in The Hall Of Fame if he keeps it up. I hope we can keep him for a long time yet.

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Terrific player, was gutted when he left Bradford for Wigan as he always looked a top, top player in the making.

Even though it was Wigan, I really enjoyed last night. Some fantastic young players on show.

I think he's terrific, a real hard man and a great fooballer. His lack of size and possibly ball handling ability (simply not seen enough to know) suggest to me that he will be a great club player rather than the answer to England's prayers. Like McIllorum, I would not swap him for anyone in the world.

He reminds me of Anthony Wotmough, not the biggest but tough as they come with a great engine. Very impressive but if business from Wigan getting this kid in.

I think it is inevitable he will head to the NRL at some stage, he is certainly good enough to.

He's 6'1" (185cm) according to the Wigan website so not that small. He's only 20 so will bulk up as he ages too. Frightening prospect.

I think he'd be an incredible centre - I have no worries about his handling skills.

Will replace O'Loughlin eventually.

Steady Eddie I did say if he keeps it up and I would agree if you mean there could be many a slip twixt cup and lip and all that. I just see a real ambition in him to be one of the best for the future, and for his age I do believe he has that star quality, and be honest how long did it take Sam Tomkins to show his worth?

If John Bateman stays in SL with us he will be a future Wigan and England captain, yes, he's THAT good. At 20 years of age the potential in Bateman is absoulutely frightening.

Gereat player! To think it was only a few months ago people were calling for 'H' back or someone else to come in...