"I'm absolutely gutted and am still coming to terms with it, " said the Warrington Wolves captain.

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The 18-year-old loose forward has scored seven tries in his first full season in Super League, including a hat-trick against Warrington Wolves.

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Playing at either centre or wing, Bateman played for Great Britain twice during a league career with Warrington Wolves and Cronulla Sharks.

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The Samoan, who turns 29 next week, converted two years ago from rugby league where he played for Warrington Wolves and New Zealand Warriors.

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The 25-year-old limped out of last year's final after suffering damaged medial knee ligaments and could only watch on from the sidelines as the Giants lost 25-16 to the Warrington Wolves.

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But despite the talent at the club, Warrington often flattered to deceive with the Wolves failing to qualify for last year's play-offs.

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First they repelled a wave of Warrington attacks, then, with their first real foray into Wolves territory, got on the board when Green's grubber kick was pounced on by Newton to touch down, Michael Dobson converting.

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Wolves chief executive Andy Gatcliffe welcomed the double signing after a difficult weekend, which saw Warrington's play-off hopes ended with a 46-8 defeat at Catalans Dragons.

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But Warrington had the final word with two more tries, after a well-worked effort by Castleford-bound Wolves full-back Mathers was chalked off for obstruction against Westwood.

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