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Bateman: He's a special player, it's great to have him back
Raiders second-rower John Bateman is excited to see Joey Leilua back in the starting side this week to face the Storm in Melbourne. Bateman admits that it's games like these that are why the England international made the move to head down under and play in the NRL.
Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
