John Bateman mocks journalist after outburst against George Williams

John Bateman has waded into the George Williams argument after Fox Sports’ James Hooper blasted both for their premature ends to stays in Canberra.

Bateman was at the Raiders for just two seasons and Williams one-and-a-half before they cut their stays short in Australia’s capital. And, Hooper was less than impressed.

“The Raiders paid Wigan $400,000 in total to get Bateman and Williams to Australia in good faith for the pair to both wear the lime green jumper for three years,” Hooper said on Fox Sports.

“In reality the English pair gave them 12 good months – one season – and then the agitation and manipulation started behind the scenes, before both were granted early releases.”

Now, Bateman has responded with his own tweet aimed at Hooper.

Just a couple of lads living rent free 😁 https://t.co/0BkxbbRgKb pic.twitter.com/iR8LJ1qD51

— John Bateman (@johnbateman1) May 26, 2021