James Batchelor : Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:27 pm  

I'm really looking forward to seeing this lad progress; such a shame his season was cut short this year as I think he could have played a big part in the push for the 4. Strong lad with no fear (Gareth Ellis mould)?

Re: James Batchelor : Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:43 pm  

MashPotatoes wrote:

I'm really looking forward to seeing this lad progress; such a shame his season was cut short this year as I think he could have played a big part in the push for the 4. Strong lad with no fear (Gareth Ellis mould)?

Yep I thought he was well on the way this season, no idea what his injury is but it must be pretty serious.

Re: James Batchelor : Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:48 pm  

Hip injury for Batch wasn't it? Big future ahead for that lad. Him and TJ have been big misses

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:26 am  

vastman wrote:

Yep I thought he was well on the way this season, no idea what his injury is but it must be pretty serious.

Think they said it was about a ten week hip injury which doesn't sound too bad hopefully.

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:02 am  

jakeyg95 wrote:

Think they said it was about a ten week hip injury which doesn't sound too bad hopefully.

Just seems young for such an injury, not that I'm an expert. Easily the best young forward we've produced since Ellis and Westwood, good hands and runs beautiful lines.

I suppose I'm more worried about his injury more than most because a bit like TJ injury is the only thing I can think of that could stop these two.

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:34 am  

vastman wrote:

Just seems young for such an injury, not that I'm an expert. Easily the best young forward we've produced since Ellis and Westwood, good hands and runs beautiful lines.

I suppose I'm more worried about his injury more than most because a bit like TJ injury is the only thing I can think of that could stop these two.

Could have been an impact injury or something I guess. Who knows.

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:22 pm  

Such an exciting talent...think he's got the potential to be one of our best ever homegrown talents!

The way he tackles and hits players now so early in his career and giving so much away physically...in a season or two we could have a real player on our hands...be great to see him again before the end of the season...

Shame he got the injury when he did because I think swapping him and Kirmo around was working a treat!

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:07 pm  

Maybe a future Captain?

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:40 pm  

If I were to liken him to another player in the game at the moment I'd say he's got a similar style to Bateman.

You can see he's got quality about him and a good off season could see him take a starting second row shirt in 2018.

Re: James Batchelor : Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:15 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

If I were to liken him to another player in the game at the moment I'd say he's got a similar style to Bateman.

You can see he's got quality about him and a good off season could see him take a starting second row shirt in 2018.

A some what nicer person than Bateman I suspect