Manly makes final call on Bateman | Tony's Midweek Scoops #48

[@MrCarrera28]

I wonder if its Newcastle approaching Flanagan?

[@jackohere1878]

Go back a year or so no club wanted Flano even some head folk at Dragons were against hiring him now after just a season others are interested! Strange world the NRL but Flano will not leave Dragons anytime soon. Knights need coach change though for sure.

[@colleenfromsydney4194]

Long shot Roosters.

[@MrCarrera28]

@@colleenfromsydney4194 That is not crazy, they really seem o be shaking things up at the Roosters and are looking to set themselves up for the long. They could put Trent Robinson into a Director of Football role and Flanagan into the coach role. They would certainly have the money to buy Flanagan out of his contract and it fits the Roosters model to buy someone who has proven themselves elsewhere first. I hope not, but if it happens, I definitely heard it from you first!!!

[@dilligaf2818]

@@colleenfromsydney4194 lol

[@TheSeano]

Flanagan Who it's not: Dragons (obviously) Per Moley: Tigers New coach: Rabbits Phins Broncos Eels Franchise coach: Panthers Roosters Storm Raiders Unlikely: Dogs Titans Cows Shark (tossed up whether Fitz is a franchise coach but have gone with unlikely) Warriors (tossed this one up as well but seems more unlikely than possible) Who it could be: Knights - Phil Gardner allegedly approached Des before he went to the Titans and Knights went on their 2023 run so he's got form Sea Eagles - Flanagan did work there as an assistant but it was under Siebold I think

[@dilligaf2818]

Sharks

[@TheSeano]

@@dilligaf2818 Yeah, it could be the Sharks, but be a bit tough on Fitz if it is...

[@Snip59]

Nicho to fullback its done guess you guys have not got that news.

[@arthurmckeown7709]

Bateman must be hard to deal with.

[@jamiebartlett6887]

Has Kevin Walters got a job yet? And has he had a eyebrow transplant yet? I hear Big Mal is a possible compatible donor, it may happen before Christmas... fingers crossed 😮😮

[@Snip59]

Signed with Fox 100,000 a year im sure that can feed the family they all cry poor mouth.

[@jamiebartlett6887]

@Snip59 Billy Walters is on his last legs at the Broncos, don't let the door hit you in the arse on the way out and tell your story walking. Do I have to put up with Kevin Walters on Fox league now?...well I hope the makeup artist can give him some eyebrows for the show 😮

[@Snip59]

@jamiebartlett6887 same as izra that bum and Reece Billy was done yea w ago touch late

[@dazhwood]

Bateman lol overrated back rower that’s money pissed …..he’s that greedy he’s doing himself out of a job lol

[@jackohere1878]

Bateman's ego is telling him he is still as good as he was 5 years ago but "hello" he isn't anywhere near it and should go to super league or retire.

[@dazhwood]

@ he wasn’t all that then lol ….i know a guy who’s dealt with him and he told me he’s a greedy money obsessed£ MOFO which in fairness is what cost him his canbera gig he’s all about the money

[@jackohere1878]

@@dazhwood Bateman is money greedy and has a "prickly" type personality of that there is no doubt but in his day he was a very good player.

[@dazhwood]

@ was good at Wigan (my town) prior to initial move played well for canbera in season one then got “injured” actually was financial issues …came back to Wigan was trash then went to west and sucked ever since ….cane to Warrington late season this year and been mediocre at best ….picking up he’s wage for bare min effort

[@dilligaf2818]

I was at the game in Tamworth him and Klemmer were hopeless

[@babesmate]

Flanno? What BS! Worry about your Bunnies, Moley!