I think that people are going on the basis of our performance in the game at Cas.



Our forwards absolutely dominated. wait till you see Griffin. His physique has changed beyond all recognition he is just solid muscle.

The forwards were making huge runs.



Our least effective forwards were Crabtree who will up his game in a home match bearing in mind it is his testimonial year. Fa'alogo who was not fully fit but should be by the time we face you.



Gilmour is excellent and with Mason back i really think we will have some aggression going forward and steel in defence.



Worrincy and Menzies will have to get through a lot of defensive work. That is not Worrinys strong point and if menzies is defending i think it will take some of his attacking game away.



I think we wil win the forward battle. maybe not completetly dominate but our first choice pack looks as though they will compete against anyone this season

As Ewen said...although you know about Nero and Reardon will surprise a lot of people this year IMO - if he is fit to play, of course. You'll not find any Bulls fans I don't think who would pass up on the chance of good centre and a good winger though, but we passed on the chance of the latter to get Orford. Maybe Sheriffe, and Sykes in the centre, will be a revelation this year...



As for the pack...yours is as strong as anyone's IMO. That said, HKR like to tell everyone what a cracking pack THEY have, but that did not stop Orford from running the show or us grinding out a win at their place. Bit light on props for Friday, so will be a hard battle up front but it always is against your lot anyway. Watch out for Orford and Kearney putting Worrincy into space near the line...

Because even with our injuries its bigger,harder and faster

It occurs to me that Durham Giant's excellent reply was a tad more informative and objective...?

Well bully for you

Actually, bully for Durham Giant. Unlike you, he usually has something meaningful and considered to say.

And not self-important opinions like you spout

for me it would be:



b hodgson

cudjoe

whatuira

lolesi

d hodgson

brown

robinson

griffin

lunt

mason

gilmour

horne

faiumu



bench



crabtree

grix

fa'ologo

raleigh ( if fit)

Eorl will be a lot stronger this year, he doesnt have to worry about Semi pulling his goldie locks.



Seriously though I think some of the Giants fans are underestimating the Bulls, I agree you guys have a great team on paper but let the talking be done on the pitch

Won't you have a Semi on then?



No-one at the Giants are underestimating the Bulls, maybe it's just the bulls fans that are overrating the team?



You have made some good signings, no-one can deny that, but then again we went well last year and seem to have a stronger squad this year.



As you say let the talking be done on the pitch, all will be revealed on Friday night and should be a real cracker.

Quality

Really looking forward to Friday. Expecting a good game between two good team. The bulls look a different team on paper but lets not forget they beat us during their mini-revival at our place in front of the Sky cameras last year.



This year we'll be wanting some revenge for that and also to put some of the demons we have when on Sky behind us permanently.



Hopefully a crowd over 10,000.



Some good input from the Bradford fans on this topic - I guess they are have high hopes of getting out of the lull that was last year. Certainly made the signings to do it, hope McNamara can keep them focussed. I'd guess he's currently up the list with Richard Agar to be the first manager sacking this season.