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Melissa Woods

From Bradford to Townsville, Bateman feeling at home

Ex-Raiders and Tigers forward John Bateman is enjoying his new base in north Queensland. (HANDOUT/NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS)

After struggling to find his feet with Wests Tigers, England veteran John Bateman says he feels at home with North Queensland, on and off the field.

The 31-year-old impressed in his first run in Cowboys colours, starting in the second row with his team outplaying Melbourne 36-24 in their NRL trial on Sunday.

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