2018 Bradford Bulls season explained

Year:2018
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League:League 1
League Rank:2nd
League Wins:25
League Draws:0
League Losses:3
Points For:1393
Points Against:360
Playoff Result:Winners - Promoted
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:5th Round
Cup Wins:2
Cup Losses:1
Ceo Title:Chairman
Ceo:Andrew Chalmers
Coach Title:Head Coach
Top Tries:Ethan Ryan (36)
Top Goals:Dane Chisholm (121)
Top Points:Dane Chisholm (312)
List:yes
List Link:List of Bradford Bulls seasons

This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2018 season. This is the Bulls 1st season in League 1. Following liquidation, the Bulls finished last place in the 2017 RFL Championship season and were relegated alongside Oldham.

Season review

August 2017

By the start of August it was confirmed that the Bulls would be relegated into League 1 after finishing bottom of the 2017 RFL Championship table.[1] Preparation for the 2018 season began in August when it was announced that academy graduate and first team player Keenan Tomlinson agreed to leave the Bulls by mutual consent. This was swiftly followed by the news that home grown second-rower and the 2017 Player of the Year James Bentley, had signed a 3-year deal with Super League side St. Helens.[2]

September 2017

Home grown centre Ross Oakes and prop forward Liam Kirk both re-signed with Bradford among speculation that the duo would leave due to the Bulls relegation, however both signed new 2-year deals.[3] It was announced that centre James Mendieka had been released by the club after three seasons.[4] Young academy graduate hooker Joe Lumb signed a 1-year deal with local League 1 side Keighley Cougars after not featuring much during 2017.[5] Further departures were announced as winger Johnny Campbell resigned with his old club Batley Bulldogs.[6] While fellow winger Omari Caro announced on social media that he had retired from the sport.[7] Second row forward Colton Roche joined the mini exodus as he signed for Huddersfield Giants of the Super League.[8] Some good news followed the exodus as it was revealed that highly rated academy prospects Reiss Butterworth, Evan Hodgson and Oliver Wilson all signed new 3-year contracts with the Bulls.[9] Hodgson and Butterworth have both featured in the first team during the 2017 season, however Wilson is yet to make his debut. In a shock move, Bradford managed to acquire the services of current superstar halfback Dane Chisholm for another 2 season despite interest from several other clubs.[10] Meanwhile, prop forward Ross Peltier put pen to paper on a new 2-year deal and young halfback Joe Keyes also signed up for another 2 years.[11] [12] Hooker Vila Halafihi became the 9th player to re-sign with the Bulls after agreeing a new 2-year deal to stay at Odsal.[13] Following this, hooker Scott Moore was released after declining to sign a new contract.[14] Lifelong Bulls fan and loose forward Elliot Minchella became the first new signing of the 2018 season as he signed a 2-year part-time deal from RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles.[15] The month ended on a high for the Bulls as they announced the capture of experienced second rower Matt Garside from Championship team London Broncos on a 2-year deal.[16]

October 2017

October started with the re-signing of two young academy products, winger Josh Rickett and fullback Brandon Pickersgill both signed 2 year part-time deals after making a handful of appearances last season.[17] After initially signing for Leigh Centurions, young winger Ethan Ryan re-signed with Bradford on a 2-year deal following Leigh's relegation to the Championship.[18] Prop forward James Davies signed a 1-year extension to his contract to stay at Bradford, whilst it was announced that young prop Mikey Wood signed on a 1-year loan deal from Super League side Huddersfield Giants.[19] [20] Young prop George Milton signed a 2-year deal with Bradford from newly promoted side Hull Kingston Rovers.[21] It was announced that former prop and academy graduate Steve Crossley would return to the club for a third spell from Canadian side Toronto Wolfpack on a 2-year deal.[22]

November 2017

Off-contract winger Iliess Macani departed the Bulls and signed for RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles on a 1-year deal.[23] It was announced that the Bulls would play local rivals Halifax in a festive Boxing Day friendly, the first the Bulls have participated in since 2012.[24] Following this it was also confirmed that the Bulls would play Sheffield Eagles in a friendly as a part of the Dane Chisholm transfer midway through last season.[25] Young second-row forward Liam Johnson followed the footsteps of Mikey Wood and joined the Bulls from Super League side Huddersfield Giants on a season long loan.[26] The fixtures for the 2018 season were announced and the Bulls would kick off the campaign away to York City Knights on 18 February, before hosting the London Skolars at home on 4 March. The highly anticipated derby with local rivals Keighley Cougars were scheduled on 11 March (away) and 2 September (home).[27] It was also revealed that head coach Geoff Toovey would not be returning to the Bulls and in the meantime Leigh Beattie will take up the interim head coach role until a new coach is appointed.[28] Championship side Dewsbury Rams released details to two friendlies, with one being against the Bulls on 21 January at Crown Flatt, meanwhile Bradford announced that they would face Keighley Cougars in a friendly match on 11 February for the Joe Philips Memorial trophy.[29] [30] Sheffield Eagles announced that they would face Bradford in a friendly in 2018 as part of the deal which brought superstar halfback Dane Chisholm to the Bulls in 2017, the tie will be played on 11 January.[31] The newest team in rugby league, Toronto Wolfpack also announced a ground breaking Transatlantic Challenge which would see them face the Bulls in a pre-season match in 2018 and 2019, with the 2018 fixture being played at Odsal on 26 January and the 2019 fixture likely to be played in Canada or the United States to promote the sport.[32] Prop forward Jon Magrin who featured for the Bulls 25 times in 2017 decided to sign with Championship side Sheffield Eagles on a 2-year deal joining fellow former teammate Iliess Macani.[33]

December 2017

December started off with the news that the Bulls had signed young utility forward Jamel Goodall on a one-year contract from Castleford Tigers after impressing beforehand with Keighley Cougars.[34] It was also announced that following the departure of Geoff Toovey, former Sheffield Eagles, Hull F.C. and England coach John Kear had signed a 3-year deal to become head coach. His first move was to appoint long term clubman and interim coach Leigh Beattie as his assistant coach whilst making experienced back Lee Smith the club captain.[35] Bradford also secured the services of young centre/second row Callum Bustin on a season long loan deal from Castleford Tigers, he has had previous loan spells at fellow League 1 clubs Newcastle Thunder and London Skolars.[36] The Bulls released their new 2018 home shirt which pays tribute to the 40th anniversary of Bradford Northern's Premiership victory in 1978, featuring a red, amber and black chevron on a white background. During this reveal the 2018 squad numbers were also released with club captain Lee Smith retaining the number 1 shirt, other major movers include centre Ashley Gibson at number 3, Sam Hallas at number 9, Steve Crossley at number 10 whilst newcomers Matt Garside, Elliot Minchella and George Milton will wear the number 11, 12 and 13 shirts.[37] With the appointment of the shirt numbers it means that Australian prop Damien Sironen has not signed a new deal, veteran centre Willie Tonga and fullback Oscar Thomas were released. Another new signing was unveiled in the form of experienced Championship winger Dalton Grant on a 1-year deal from London Broncos, Grant missed the 2017 season due to injury but is looking to earn a starting spot for the Bulls.[38] 30 year old former Super League winger Alex Brown signed a 1-year deal with the Bulls from local side Batley Bulldogs becoming the 10th new recruit for the season.[39] The Boxing Day friendly ended with a 22-6 victory for the Bulls with newcomer Elliot Minchella scoring two tries and fellow newcomer Dalton Grant also crossing for a try whilst youngster Liam Kirk also scored. Club captain Lee Smith kicked two goals and academy player Rowan Milnes also kicked a goal.

January 2018

Top points scorer from last season Oscar Thomas followed former Bulls Iliess Macani and Jon Magrin by signing with RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles on a one-year deal.[40] The next friendly for the Bulls saw them overcome RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles 12-6 in a very defensive match which saw Steve Crossley and Dalton Grant claim tried for Bradford whilst youngster Rowan Milnes kicked two goals. The following game saw the Bulls field a young side away at Dewsbury Rams for former player Paul Sykess' testimonial. The Bulls lost the match 24-0. During a press conference it was revealed that the Bulls had entered a dual registration with Championship side Toronto Wolfpack.[41] Also in this press conference the Bulls announced the signing of fullback Gregg McNally on a two-year deal from Leigh Centurions and also revealed the new red 2018 away kit.[42] The Bulls faced their new dual registration partners in a friendly, however the Toronto side outclassed the Bradford side who lost the match 34-0.

February 2018

Recently signed prop forward Jamel Goodall put pen to paper on a contract extension, after impressing coach John Kear in the pre-season games, keeping Goodall at the Bulls until after the 2019 season.[43] The Bulls finished their pre-season friendlies with a hard-fought 28-20 win over local rivals Keighley Cougars. Loan signing Liam Johnson scored a brace whilst Alex Brown, Elliot Minchella and Brandon Pickersgill also scored with Joe Keyes kicking 4 goals. The league season started with a narrow 22-20 victory over promotion rivals York City Knights, prop forward Steve Crossley, centre Ashley Gibson and Minchella all crossed for a try and Keyes held his nerve in the final minute to kick a penalty goal to provide the win for the Bulls and bring his personal tally to 5 goals for the game. The Bulls announced the signing of Bradford born hooker George Flanagan from Hunslet R.L.F.C. on a two-year deal.[44] Bradford progressed in the 2018 Challenge Cup with a comprehensive 82-6 win over West Wales Raiders, second rower Minchella scored five tries in the rout with Gibson, Johnson and Gregg McNally scoring two tries each. Callum Bustin, Dane Chisholm, Crossley and Ethan Ryan also crossed the try line and Joe Keyes rounded off the scoring with 11 goals.

March 2018

March started with the news that trialist Harvey Burnett had been signed on a permanent deal following an impressive pre-season.[45] The scheduled league match against London Skolars was postponed due to bad weather. In their next league match the Bulls came out 54-6 winners over local rivals Keighley Cougars. New signing George Flanagan and Elliot Minchella both scored a brace of tries whilst Dalton Grant, Sam Hallas, Joe Keyes, Ross Peltier and Ethan Ryan also scored tries, Keyes kicked 9 conversions. Trialist Dan King was allocated the number 16 shirt whilst winger Alex Brown retired from the sport to pursue a full-time job. Trialist Jordan Andrade was also signed on a permanent deal whilst Toronto Wolfpack centre Jake Butler-Fleming joined the Bulls on a one-month loan deal.[46] Prop forward James Davies joined local rivals Keighley Cougars on a one-month loan deal.[47] Following the win against Keighley the Bulls secured a 32-12 victory over Hunslet R.L.F.C. with Dalton Grant scoring a hat-trick, Sam Hallas scoring two tries and halfback Dane Chisholm rounding off the scoring with Keyes making 4 conversions. The Bulls rounded off March with a 30-12 win over fellow promotion contenders Oldham R.L.F.C., Grant continued his scoring run with a brace of tries whilst Chisholm and Minchella also crossed the line with conversions from Keyes, Lee Smith and Chisholm.

April 2018

The month started with a 34-10 win away at Hunslet R.L.F.C. in the re-arranged 2018 Challenge Cup tie. Matt Garside scored for the first time in a Bulls shirt whilst Liam Johnson, Josh Rickett and Ethan Ryan also scored with Elliot Minchella scoring his 10th try of the season to ensure the Bulls progressed to the 5th Round and a tie against Super League side Warrington Wolves.[48] However a trip to Cumbria to face former player Leon Pryce's side Workington Town brought the Bulls back to earth as their unbeaten start to the season ended with a 16-17 loss, Jake Butler-Fleming and Ross Peltier provided the tries for Bradford. Following the defeat it was announced that Jake Butler-Fleming would move back to Toronto Wolfpack in order to facilitate a move to York City Knights, meanwhile the Bulls announced that Jy Hitchcox from Castleford Tigers had joined on a month's loan alongside second rower James Laithwaite who is also on a month's loan from Toronto.[49] The Bulls got back to winning ways with a 52-6 victory over Coventry Bears, new loanee Jy Hitchcox made his mark with two tries whilst Liam Johnson and George Flanagan also scored two each. Ashley Gibson, Joe Keyes, Elliot Minchella and Ethan Ryan rounded off the scoring. Bradford's Challenge Cup hopes were ended by Warrington in a 54-6 defeat with a try and goal coming from Joe Keyes. The month ended with a top of the table clash against Doncaster R.L.F.C. at the Keepmoat Stadium, the Bulls came away with a 32-6 victory as Elliot Minchella grabbed a brace with Flanagan, Ryan and Mikey Wood also scoring.

May 2018

The Bulls posted a club record score of 124-0 against West Wales Raiders to go back to the top of the table.[50] Elliot Minchella and Matt Garside both scored hat-tricks whilst Dane Chisholm, Dalton Grant, Brandon Pickersgill and Ethan Ryan scored two tries each. Further tries from Callum Bustin, George Flanagan, Vila Halafihi, Sam Hallas, James Laithwaite, Ross Peltier and Lee Smith ensured the Bulls came away with a heavy win. During the match Chisholm broke the club record for points scored in a match by coming away with 48 points and also broke the goal kicking record by nailing 20 out of 21 conversions. Another big win came in the rearranged league fixture against London Skolars. Bradford won the match 54-16, Ethan Ryan scoring four tries and fellow wing man Grant grabbing two. Bustin, Ashley Gibson, Peltier, Pickersgill and Smith also scored tries. A tough test followed this as the Bulls came away from Newcastle Thunder with a narrow 26-16 win. Chisholm, Flanagan, Minchella and Ryan all got on the scoresheet. Meanwhile, youngster Reiss Butterworth joined RFL Championship side Batley Bulldogs on loan for a month.[51] The Bulls finished May with a comprehensive 68-0 win over Hemel Stags, Dalton Grant and Elliot Minchella grabbed the headlines scoring a brace of tries each while Chisholm, Flanagan, Garside, Halafihi, Laithwaite, Peltier, Pickersgill and Ryan also scored. Chisholm continued his fine form with the boot kicking 10 from 12.

June 2018

June started with a 50-12 win against North Wales Crusaders. Matt Garside, Ethan Ryan and Lee Smith scored two tries, Dane Chisholm, Joe Keyes and Brandon Pickersgill also scored tries with Chisholm kicking 7 goals.[52]

Milestones

Pre-season friendlies

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Bulls score is first.

DateCompetitionVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttReport
 26 December 2017 Pre Season H W 22-6 Smith 2/3, Milnes 1/1 2,226 Report
 14 January 2018 Pre Season H W 12-6 Milnes 2/2 1,428 Report
 21 January 2018 Pre Season A L 0-24 - - 1,012 Report
 26 January 2018 Pre Season H L 0-34 - - 2,461 Report
 11 February 2018 Pre Season H W 28-20 Keyes 4/5 1,395 Report

Player appearances

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Fixtures and results

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2018 League 1

DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttLive on TVReport
 18 February 20181 A W 22-20 Keyes 5/6 4,281 - Report
 11 March 20183 A W 54-6 Keyes 9/10 2,912 - Report
 25 March 20184 H W 32-12 Keyes 4/7 3,688 - Report
 30 March 20185 H W 30-12 Keyes 4/4, Smith 2/2, Chisholm 1/2 4,036 - Report
 8 April 20186 A L 16-17 Keyes 4/4 1,366 - Report
 15 April 20187 H W 52-6 Keyes 6/10 3,568 - Report
 29 April 20188 A W 32-6 Keyes 6/6 2,780 - Report
 6 May 20189 H W 124-0 Chisholm 20/21 3,298 - Report
 12 May 20182 H W 54-16 Chisholm 5/11 3,041 - Report
 18 May 201810 A W 26-16 Chisholm 5/6 4,137 - Report
 27 May 201811 A W 68-0 Chisholm 10/12 838 - Report
 9 June 201812 H W 50-12 Chisholm 7/9 3,112 - Report
 17 June 201813 A W 27-20 Chisholm 5/6, Keyes 1 DG 1,476 - Report
 24 June 201814 H W 56-14 Chisholm 8/10 4,220 - Report
 30 June 201815 A W 62-12 Chisholm 9/11 1,476 - Report
 6 July 201816 H W 24-4 Chisholm 6/6 3,029 - Report
 15 July 201817 A W 36-16 Chisholm 6/8 1,536 - Report
 22 July 201818 H L 28-30 Chisholm 4/6 6,441 - Report
 28 July 201819 A W 58-12 Chisholm 7/11 1,178 - Report
 4 August 201820 H W 46-0 Chisholm 6/8, Lilley 1/1 2,818 - Report
 12 August 201821 A W 48-0 Chisholm 8/9 886 - Report
 19 August 201822 H L 18-24 Chisholm 0/1, Lilley 3/4, Keyes 0/1 3,320 - Report
 2 September 201823 H W 54-4 Keyes 7/10 3,119 - Report
 9 September 201824 A W 104-0 Keyes 14/19 826 - Report
 16 September 201825 A W 24-16 Keyes 4/4 1,038 - Report
 23 September 201826 H W 52-7 Chisholm 6/10 2,885 - Report
 30 September 2018SF H W 47-0 Keyes 7/10, Chisholm 1 DG 2,788 - Report

Player appearances

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League 1 Playoff Final

After finishing 2nd in the 2018 RFL League 1 season and beating Oldham R.L.F.C. in the Semi Final the Bulls qualified for the League 1 Playoff Final, Workington Town finished 4th in the table and beat Doncaster R.L.F.C. in the Semi Final meaning that the two teams would meet in a play-off match to determine who would be promoted to the RFL Championship in 2019.

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Workington Town
14. Gregg McNallyFullback24. Tyllar Mellor
2. Ethan RyanWinger2. Joe Hambley
3. Ashley GibsonCentre3. Elliott Miller
4. Ross OakesCentre16. Ben Morris
35. Jy HitchcoxWinger2. Scott Rooke
6. Joe KeyesStand off
7. Dane ChisholmScrum half7. Carl Forber
8. Liam KirkProp8. Oliver Wilkes
38. Jordan LilleyHooker20. Sean Penkywicz
10. Steve CrossleyProp23. Tyler Dickinson
11. Matt Garside2nd Row18. Karl Olstrom
12. Elliot Minchella2nd Row21. Jacob Moore
19. Mikey WoodLoose forward10. Stevey Scholey
17. Ross PeltierInterchange9. James Newton
21. George FlanaganInterchange11. Andrew Dawson
32. Matthew StortonInterchange15. Tom Curwen
37. James GreenInterchange17. Fuifui Moimoi
John KearCoachLeon Pryce

Challenge Cup

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DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttTVReport
 25 February 20183rd H W 82-6 Keyes 11/15 1,505 - Report
 2 April 20184th A W 34-10 Chisholm 7/8 1,081 - Report
 21 April 20185th A L 6-54 Keyes 1/1 4,710 - Report

Player appearances

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Squad statistics

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1Lee SmithFullbackwidth=10%31Leigh Centurionsalign=centre12align=centre4align=centre2align=centre0align=centre20
2Ethan RyanWingwidth=10%21Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre30align=centre36align=centre0align=centre0align=centre144
3Ashley GibsonCentrewidth=10%31Wakefield Trinityalign=centre24align=centre8align=centre0align=centre0align=centre32
4Ross OakesCentrewidth=10%21Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre13align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
5Dalton GrantWingwidth=10%27London Broncosalign=centre25align=centre18align=centre0align=centre0align=centre72
6Joe KeyesStand offwidth=10%22London Broncosalign=centre23align=centre12align=centre82align=centre1align=centre213
7Dane ChisholmScrum halfwidth=10%27Sheffield Eaglesalign=centre28align=centre17align=centre121align=centre2align=centre312
8Liam KirkPropwidth=10%20Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre22align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
9Sam HallasHookerwidth=10%21Leeds Rhinosalign=centre23align=centre7align=centre0align=centre0align=centre28
10Steve CrossleyPropwidth=10%28Toronto Wolfpackalign=centre28align=centre6align=centre0align=centre0align=centre24
11Matt GarsideSecond rowwidth=10%27London Broncosalign=centre26align=centre9align=centre0align=centre0align=centre36
12Elliot MinchellaSecond rowwidth=10%22Sheffield Eaglesalign=centre29align=centre33align=centre0align=centre0align=centre132
13George Miltonwidth=10%n/aHull Kingston Roversalign=centre13align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
14Gregg McNallyFullbackwidth=10%27Leigh Centurionsalign=centre13align=centre5align=centre0align=centre0align=centre20
15Callum BustinCentrewidth=10%20Castleford Tigers (Loan)align=centre20align=centre7align=centre0align=centre0align=centre28
17Ross PeltierPropwidth=10%25Keighley Cougarsalign=centre29align=centre11align=centre0align=centre0align=centre44
18Liam JohnsonSecond rowwidth=10%20Huddersfield Giants (Loan)align=centre14align=centre6align=centre0align=centre0align=centre24
19Mikey WoodSecond rowwidth=10%21Huddersfield Giants (Loan)align=centre28align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
20Alex BrownWingwidth=10%30Batley Bulldogsalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
21George FlanaganHookerwidth=10%31Hunslet R.L.F.C.align=centre20align=centre14align=centre0align=centre0align=centre56
22Jordan AndradePropwidth=10%n/aTrialistalign=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
23Jake Butler-FlemingCentrewidth=10%n/aToronto Wolfpack (Loan)align=centre2align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
24Brandon PickersgillFullbackwidth=10%20Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre24align=centre11align=centre0align=centre0align=centre44
25Josh RickettWingwidth=10%19Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre1align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
26Vila HalafihiHookerwidth=10%24Penrith Panthersalign=centre17align=centre4align=centre0align=centre0align=centre16
27Reiss ButterworthHookerwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
28James DaviesPropwidth=10%24Unattachedalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
29Evan HodgsonPropwidth=10%20Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
30Jamel Goodallwidth=10%20Castleford Tigersalign=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
31Oliver WilsonPropwidth=10%17Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
32Matthew StortonSecond rowwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre5align=centre4align=centre0align=centre0align=centre16
33Rowan MilnesScrum halfwidth=10%18Bradford Bulls Academyalign=centre2align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0align=centre0
35Jy HitchcoxWingwidth=10%28Castleford Tigers (Loan)align=centre8align=centre11align=centre0align=centre0align=centre44
36James LaithwaiteSecond rowwidth=10%26Toronto Wolfpack (Loan)align=centre12align=centre4align=centre0align=centre0align=centre16
37James GreenPropwidth=10%27Castleford Tigers (Loan)align=centre11align=centre1align=centre0align=centre0align=centre4
38Jordan LilleyScrum halfwidth=10%21Leeds Rhinos (Loan)align=centre10align=centre2align=centre4align=centre0align=centre16
39Tuoyo EgodoCentrewidth=10%21Castleford Tigers (Loan)align=centre8align=centre5align=centre0align=centre0align=centre20
40Jonny PownallWingwidth=10%25Toronto Wolfpack (Loan)align=centre5align=centre3align=centre0align=centre0align=centre12

Transfers

In

width=5%width=30%Namewidth=30%Positionwidth=20%Signed fromwidth=25%Date
Elliot MinchellaSheffield EaglesSeptember 2017
Matt GarsideSecond rowLondon BroncosSeptember 2017
Mikey WoodSecond rowHuddersfield Giants (Loan)October 2017
George MiltonPropHull Kingston RoversOctober 2017
Steve CrossleyPropToronto WolfpackOctober 2017
Liam JohnsonSecond rowHuddersfield Giants (Loan)November 2017
Jamel GoodallCastleford TigersDecember 2017
Callum BustinCentreCastleford Tigers (Loan)December 2017
Dalton GrantWingLondon BroncosDecember 2017
Alex BrownWingBatley BulldogsDecember 2017
Gregg McNallyFullbackLeigh CenturionsJanuary 2018
George FlanaganHookerHunslet R.L.F.C.February 2018
Danny KingSecond rowTrialistMarch 2018
Harvey BurnettCentreTrialistMarch 2018
Jordan AndradePropTrialistMarch 2018
Jake Butler-FlemingCentreToronto Wolfpack (Loan)March 2018
Jy HitchcoxWingCastleford Tigers (Loan)April 2018
James LaithwaiteSecond rowToronto Wolfpack (Loan)April 2018
James GreenPropCastleford Tigers (Loan)July 2018
Jordan LilleyScrum halfLeeds Rhinos (Loan)July 2018
Tuoyo EgodoWingCastleford Tigers (Loan)July 2018
Jonny PownallWingToronto Wolfpack (Loan)July 2018

Out

width=5%width=30%Namewidth=30%Positionwidth=20%Club Signedwidth=25%Date
Jonathan WalkerPropReleasedApril 2017
Keenan TomlinsonSecond rowBatley BulldogsJuly 2017
James BentleySecond rowSt. HelensAugust 2017
Colton RocheSecond rowHuddersfield GiantsSeptember 2017
James MendeikaCentreReleasedSeptember 2017
Omari CaroWingLondon SkolarsSeptember 2017
Johnny CampbellWingBatley BulldogsSeptember 2017
Scott MooreHookerReleasedSeptember 2017
Wilf MoxonPropWakefield TrinitySeptember 2017
Joe LumbHookerKeighley CougarsSeptember 2017
Brandan WilkinsonSecond rowDoncasterOctober 2017
Iliess MacaniWingSheffield EaglesNovember 2017
Jon MagrinPropSheffield EaglesNovember 2017
Damien SironenPropReleasedDecember 2017
Oscar ThomasFullbackSheffield EaglesDecember 2017
Willie TongaCentreRetirementDecember 2017
Alex BrownWingRetirementMarch 2018

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toovey: Bulls will battle to the end despite relegation. Telegraph & Argus . 6 August 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Bulls prospect James Bentley: I can make the step up with St Helens. Telegraph & Argus . 19 August 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Bradford Bulls re-sign Academy duo Liam Kirk and Ross Oakes. Telegraph & Argus . 13 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Released Bradford Bulls winger James Mendeika seeking inner strength as he embarks on next stage of his career. Telegraph & Argus . 16 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Keighley Cougars snap up Joe Lumb from Bradford Bulls. Telegraph & Argus . 21 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Jonny Campbell leaves Bradford Bulls for Batley Bulldogs. Telegraph & Argus . 26 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  7. Web site: Omari Caro announces retirement. Instagram . 17 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  8. Web site: Huddersfield sign Bradford star for 2018. Total RL . 29 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  9. Web site: Bradford Bulls snap up young trio Reiss Butterworth, Evan Hodgson and Olly Wilson for future. Telegraph & Argus . 16 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  10. Web site: Dane Chisholm signs two-year contract extension with Bradford Bulls. Telegraph & Argus . 17 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  11. Web site: Bradford Bulls fan Ross Peltier pens 'easy' deal for more. Telegraph & Argus . 20 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  12. Web site: Joe Keyes signs up for two more years at Bradford Bulls. Telegraph & Argus . 23 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  13. Web site: Vila Halafihi glad to be centre of attention with new Bradford Bulls deal. Telegraph & Argus . 26 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  14. Web site: Hooker Scott Moore moving on in Bradford Bulls rebuild. Telegraph & Argus . 28 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  15. Web site: Bradford Bulls signing Elliot Minchella comes back home at last as he signs two-year deal. Telegraph & Argus . 22 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  16. Web site: Matthew Garside signs up as latest Bradford Bulls addition. Telegraph & Argus . 30 September 2017 . 3 October 2017.
  17. Web site: Rickett: Bulls can make it short and sweet in League One. Telegraph & Argus . 4 October 2017 . 4 October 2017.
  18. Web site: Ethan Ryan ready for showtime after sticking with Bulls. Telegraph & Argus . 7 October 2017 . 15 October 2017.
  19. Web site: Potential coaches get in early with Bradford Bulls interest. Telegraph & Argus . 14 October 2017 . 15 October 2017.
  20. Web site: Mikey Wood drops down to step up with Bradford Bulls. Telegraph & Argus . 15 October 2017 . 15 October 2017.
  21. Web site: High quality set-up attracts George Milton to Bradford Bulls. Telegraph & Argus . 20 October 2017 . 20 October 2017.
  22. Web site: Steve Crossley back at Bradford Bulls for third spell. Telegraph & Argus . 26 October 2017 . 27 October 2017.
  23. Web site: EAGLES MAKE MACANI THIRD NEW SIGNING AHEAD OF 2018. Sheffield Eagles. 6 November 2017. 7 November 2017. 10 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171110061800/http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/article/50421/eagles-make-macani-third-new-signing-ahead-of-. dead.
  24. Web site: HALIFAX RLFC BOXING DAY PRESEASON CLASH CONFIRMED. Bradford Bulls . 8 November 2017 . 8 November 2017.
  25. Web site: DANE CHISHOLM RELEASED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. Sheffield Eagles . 24 May 2017 . 9 November 2017.
  26. Web site: Liam Johnson joins Bulls after spells with Sheffield and Oldham. Telegraph & Argus . 13 November 2017 . 15 November 2017.
  27. Web site: 2018 FIXTURES ANNOUNCED. Bradford Bulls . 15 November 2017 . 15 November 2017.
  28. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT - GEOFF TOOVEY. Bradford Bulls . 15 November 2017 . 15 November 2017.
  29. Web site: Rams announce two pre-season games. Dewsbury Rams . 18 November 2017 . 20 November 2017.
  30. Web site: BULLS TO HOST KEIGHLEY COUGARS IN JOE PHILLIPS MEMORIAL FIXTURE. Bradford Bulls . 20 November 2017 . 20 November 2017.
  31. Web site: EAGLES TO FACE BRADFORD IN PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY. Sheffield Eagles . 20 November 2017 . 22 November 2017.
  32. Web site: Bradford Bulls and Toronto Wolfpack launch Transatlantic Challenge. Telegraph & Argus . 24 November 2017 . 28 November 2017.
  33. Web site: JAMAICAN INTERNATIONAL MAGRIN SIGNS FOR SHEFFIELD. Sheffield Eagles . 29 November 2017 . 30 November 2017.
  34. Web site: Bradford Bulls sign utility forward Jamel Goodall for 2018 season. Telegraph & Argus . 7 December 2017 . 11 December 2017.
  35. Web site: Bradford Bulls set to announce John Kear as new coach. Telegraph & Argus . 11 December 2017 . 14 December 2017.
  36. Web site: Callum Bustin joins Bradford Bulls on loan. Telegraph & Argus . 14 December 2017 . 15 December 2017.
  37. Web site: Bradford Bulls go for iconic Northern chevron in 2018 home shirt. Telegraph & Argus . 17 December 2017 . 18 December 2017.
  38. Web site: BRADFORD SIGN DALTON GRANT ON A ONE YEAR DEAL. Bradford Bulls . 19 December 2017 . 19 December 2017.
  39. Web site: ALEX BROWN SNAPPED UP BY BULLS. Bradford Bulls . 22 December 2017 . 23 December 2017.
  40. Web site: Bradford Bulls: Thomas returns to Odsal for Eagles debut. Telegraph & Argus . 11 January 2018 . 11 January 2018.
  41. Web site: BULLS ANNOUNCE DUAL REGISTRATION WITH TORONTO WOLFPACK. Bradford Bulls . 22 January 2018 . 22 January 2018.
  42. Web site: Bulls sign Leigh full back Gregg McNally. Telegraph & Argus . 22 January 2018 . 22 January 2018.
  43. Web site: Bradford Bulls: Utility forward Jamel Goodall excited after signing new deal to 2019. Telegraph & Argus . 3 February 2018 . 4 February 2018.
  44. Web site: Bradford Bulls: Free-scoring hooker returns to Odsal after ten-year absence. Telegraph & Argus . 22 February 2018 . 23 February 2018.
  45. Web site: Bradford Bulls: Ross Peltier confident John Kear's side won't be dragged into derby brawl. Telegraph & Argus . 7 March 2018 . 11 March 2018.
  46. Web site: Bradford Bulls: Utility back Butler-Fleming signs on loan. Telegraph & Argus . 16 March 2018 . 18 March 2018.
  47. Web site: Bradford Bulls prop James Davies joins Keighley Cougars on loan. Telegraph & Argus . 20 March 2018 . 21 March 2018.
  48. Web site: Great Dane helps kick Bradford Bulls into next round. Telegraph & Argus . 3 April 2018 . 13 April 2018.
  49. Web site: Bulls snap up Hitchcox and Laithwaite. Telegraph & Argus . 12 April 2018 . 13 April 2018.
  50. Web site: Record-breaking Bulls power to 124-0 win. Telegraph & Argus . 7 May 2018 . 25 May 2018.
  51. Web site: Bradford Bulls: Kear says Easter double took toll. Telegraph & Argus . 25 May 2018 . 25 May 2018.
  52. Web site: FULL TIME: Bradford Bulls 50 North Wales Crusaders 12. Telegraph & Argus . 9 June 2018 . 17 August 2018.

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