Departing Wigan Warriors forward John Bateman expressed his delight after being named the League Express Player of the Year.
The 25-year-old heads Down Under to play for Canberra Raiders next season, after helping Wigan win the Super League Grand Final.
His personal contribution to that Wigan side earned him a place in the 2018 Dream Team, waAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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