Canberra Raiders News

The Broncos are negotiating with Billy Walters, while the Titans monitor the situation amid his ACL recovery and pending contract.

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The Brisbane Broncos are currently in discussions with Billy Walters, yet the Gold Coast Titans are closely observing the developments at Red Hill.

The dummy half is set to be off-contract at the conclusion of the season, but he has not finalized a new agreement with the Broncos.

Recent reports indicate that he is nearing a two-year contract extension with the club; however, with no signatures yet, the situation remains fluid.

Walters is regarded as the top dummy half for the Broncos, and his absence has been greatly felt while he recuperates from an ACL injury sustained against the Canberra Raiders during last season's qualifying final.

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Former NRL player Luke Bateman criticizes gambling practices, revealing he lost significant money while battling addiction.

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Luke Bateman, a former NRL player, has made startling allegations regarding his interactions with gambling companies during his battle with addiction.

At 32, Bateman played a total of 71 NRL matches with the Canberra Raiders from 2015 to 2019.

During his struggles, he reportedly lost five figures each month, leaving him financially strained despite his professional status.

Since retiring from the NRL due to injury, Bateman has been an outspoken critic of gambling practices, sharing his experiences at a recent senate inquiry.

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Former NRL player Luke Bateman revealed a gambling company offered him drugs during his addiction struggles.

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Former NRL player Luke Bateman has revealed he was offered drugs by a gambling company in a bid to strengthen the relationship at the peak of his addiction.

Now 32 years of age, Bateman played 71 NRL games for the Canberra Raiders between 2015 and 2019.

Bateman, at his peak, was losing five figures a month and was essentially broke despite being an NRL player.

He has been vocal against gambling since his retirement from the NRL due to injury, and told a senate inquiry this week that the lengths companies were going to to keep his business.

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