John Bateman’s shoulder surgery was a distal clavicle excision; involves end of the collarbone being surgically removed Bateman had some of acromion (shoulder blade) shaved away. Surrounding ligaments can also be reconstructed. Performed to relieve impingement/decompress joint. Bateman previously had the same surgery performed on his right shoulder in 2017, which resulted in a 14 week return to play. He is aiming to return at 11 weeks post surgery (Round 7-8) this time, but is still hopeful of s