John Bateman would welcome the prospect of reuniting with Jack Wighton at Wests Tigers if the in-demand Raider opts to leave the nation’s capital.
Wighton’s is the most sought-after signature in the game after the NSW and Australian representative opted to test his value on the open market. His decision not to immediately take up an option to remain in Canberra, coupled with the interest from rival clubs, has prompted the Raiders to table a four-year, $4.4 million extension that would result in the 30-year-old finishing his career as a one-club man.
Bateman and Wighton spent two seasons...