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Optimism turned to disappointment as the Bulls kicked off their campaign in defeat.
Huddersfield 24, Bulls 12
Danny Sculthorpe and Michael Platt are the only first-team players ruled out of Bradford's squad to face Huddersfield Giants on Friday night.
Hull KR 16, Bulls 18
Bulls: Dave Halley; Rikki Sheriffe, Paul Sykes, Chris Nero, Stuart Reardon; Brett Kearney, Matt Orford; Nick Scruton, Heath L’Estrange, Andy Lynch, Glenn Hall, Jamie Langley, Steve Menzies. Replacements: Craig Kopczak, Wayne Godwin, James Donaldson, Elliott Whitehead, Mike Worrincy, Jason Crookes.Hull KR: Shaun Briscoe; Peter Fox, Kris Welham, Michael Ratu, Liam Colbon; Paul Cooke, Michael Dobson; Rhys Lovegrove, Scott Murrell, Scott Wheeldon, Clint Newton, Matt Cook, Ben Galea. Replacements: Mick Vella, Liam Watts, Josh Hodgson, Ben Cockayne, Chaz I'Anson.
Matt Orford is set to make his long-awaited Bradford debut as part of a full-strength side for tomorrow’s friendly at Hull KR (8pm).
Matt Orford should make his Bulls debut in Thursday night’s trial match at Hull KR (8pm).
Matt Orford will have to wait before making his Bradford Bulls debut after missing out on today's trip to Leeds Rhinos.
Dave Halley is the biggest winner in the Bulls’ number game after earning the No 1 spot.
Dave Halley knows he must continue to play each game as if his future depends on it.
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