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'Aussie John' Bateman has a nice ring to it

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'Aussie John' Bateman has a nice ring to it

John Bateman is loving Australia so much he's thinking of becoming a citizen. "A few people have asked me about that. It's one of those things I'd definitely be interested in looking into," he said.

Bateman is loving the Canberra Raiders so much his manager is arriving from England at the end of the season to start extension talks. The 25-year-old isn't off contract until 2021 but he's already planning to extend that.

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Well that’s a nice way to start the week! Hopefully we get it done and can keep the roosters away!
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I'll allow it.

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Will he then be eligible for Aus and NSW?


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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:Will he then be eligible for Aus and NSW?


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Handy little flowchart to determine eligibility
https://www.nrl.com/SysSiteAssets/docum ... -rules.pdf


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Brew wrote:
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:Will he then be eligible for Aus and NSW?


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Apparently he can be eligible for Aus if he’s a citizen for 3 years. Found some articles around Radradra being eligible for Aus, despite being Fijian
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**** Citizenship, making him PM
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Brew wrote:
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:Will he then be eligible for Aus and NSW?


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No. Hodgson is a citizen and isn’t.


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Hodgson is a permanent resident, he has a couple more years before he can become a citizen

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-TW- wrote: July 1, 2019, 12:34 pm
Brew wrote:
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:Will he then be eligible for Aus and NSW?


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No. Hodgson is a citizen and isn’t.


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Hodgson is a permanent resident, he has a couple more years before he can become a citizen

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Yes this is correct.

Many people remain permanent residents without ever becoming citizens.
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