Slightly off topic.

It's strange that two of the best young backrow forwards Bateman and Stevie Ward have both had major injuries at the start of their careers.

Were they overplayed too soon?

Look at the difference in how Liam Farrell was blooded.

Good point, look at the injuries Sam Burgess has had also, being a regular SL then NRL player since he was 17.

Probably planning for the move but it won't be big money as he's out of contract at the of 2014.

John used to be on the Wigan Warriors Scholarship, he was an outstanding prospect. The travelling got too much for his Grandad (who was a top bloke), he therefore returned to Bradford. Great to see him back, was always very tough in training and loved it at Wigan.

A word of warning to any wigan fan who uses twitter . If you would like coherent intelligent tweets don't add Bateman. He tweets like a 14 year old. Truly awful.

Couldn't give a about his grammar problems as long as he performs well on the field

Rugby League player in May not be the most academically intelligent shocker!

The fact is, he will be given more guidance at Wigan, his social media activity will be monitored and he will come into a more disciplined environment.

A player of his potential should thrive in that environment.

No offence, but I imagine Bradford's medical set up to consist of a massage table and a cold sponge in an unheated Portakabin in the middle of a field somewhere, the premier club in the British game has the facilities and know-how to nurture him properly. He'll thrive in our set up.

If he was paid for tweeting I would be worried. As I understand it he is going to be paid for playing Rugby League and that is something he is very good at.

Oh btw as part of his induction at Wigan media training will also included.

If Eddie P ends up a prop as now seem more likely Flower in the back row makes sense if H is out. I really rate Hughes (as a forward) and Burke as they look naturals to me. The kind of players even though young you can just tell they have the ability. I felt the same way about H, Hock, Lockers and Joel T (which is why I was gutted he left!).

Oh dear, I believe you would be classed as s typical Wigan fan

Oh very droll. 2 points to make here . 1 it's well regarded in the English rugby league world that Bradford Bulls training facilities at Tong is one of the best in super league. Also there medical staff has people in roles that no other super league team has.

2 point the Wigan team Doctor is from Bradford and was brought over from when Brian Noble came in to save you from finishing bottom of the league.