Kearney can be inspiration to Naughton at Bradford Bulls (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Brett Kearney can be inspiration to Curtis Naughton at Bradford Bulls
7:40am Monday 26th November 2012 in Sport
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Bulls teenager Curtis Naughton has been handed his first full-time professional contract
Bulls rookie Curtis Naughton believes he is learning from one of the best in Brett Kearney.
Naughton and fellow teenagers Sam Wood and Oliver Roberts are acclimatising to life in the first-team squad after being handed full-time professional contracts.
The highly-rated trio will feature in the under-19s side this coming season as they gradually prepare for the rigours of Super League.
Naughton, who hails from Dewsbury and has spent the past four years on the Bulls’ books, will work closely with Kearney as part of his development after signing a three-year deal last month.
“Brett Kearney is a great player to work with and learn from,” said the 17-year-old full back.
“He’s done the business in the NRL and has proved himself one of the best in his position in Super League.
“I’m looking forward to learning more from him during the rest of pre-season.
“Hopefully he can teach me a lot and I can continue progressing in the under-19s and then push for the first team in the next couple of years.
“The aim is to play in the under-19s this season and then break into the first team next year or the year after.
“I just need to build myself up. I’m still growing and I need to put a bit more weight on.”
Tom Clough, the Bulls’ new head of strength and conditioning, is working with the first-team players on an individual basis.
Naughton believes he will reap the benefits of Clough’s meticulous approach and says he has no desire to join partner club Dewsbury Rams in order to gain first-team experience.
Naughton, who progressed through the ranks at Shaw Cross amateur club in Dewsbury, said: “Tom worked with us in the under-18s and is an excellent conditioner.
“I might get a few minutes in one of the pre-season friendlies but it will be under-19s this season for me, I think.
“I want to stay at Bradford anyway. I don’t want to get loaned out. Like I say, there is no better player to learn from than someone like Brett Kearney.”
Naughton draws confidence from the success of Adam O’Brien and John Bateman in progressing from the youth ranks into the first team.
He said: “John and Adam are definitely an inspiration. They have showed that no matter how old you are, you can achieve your goal of getting into the first team. If you dedicate yourself, you can get there.”
Meanwhile, the Bulls have announced the first-team squad will be training a number of local amateur sides at the Provident Stadium on December 1, the deadline for early-bird season tickets.
The day will also see the club launch their new home shirt and take pre-orders in time for Christmas delivery. The squad will be on hand from 11am and pre-orders will be taken in the Coral Stand from midday until 2pm.
Comments(24)
Mumby was the best
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1:24pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Agreed re Sir Keith and George Fairbairn, but Terry Price weren`t half bad in an earlier period as well as Alan Rhodes.
ifallwerelikemumby
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2:10pm Mon 26 Nov 12
kitman
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2:30pm Mon 26 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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2:35pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Shelfrhino
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2:42pm Mon 26 Nov 12
raisemeup wrote:You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat...
The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback.
keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future.
Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!!
But what Players they were in their prime!
What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.
I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it.
Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
Eddiethepom
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4:05pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:Bailey cannot even be first man in a tackle.....how will he tear anyone apart??
raisemeup wrote: The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback. keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future. Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!! But what Players they were in their prime! What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat... I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it. Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
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If it was running in as third man and throwing a punch then he may go well. However, otherwise....not much chance really.
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Back on subject, we have all heard good things about the three young lads, lets hope they continue the progress at a sensible pace and do not have to be thrown in too early.
raisemeup
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6:48pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Mumby was the best wrote:Agreed and a lot more besides.
Looked after right Curtis could be a really good full back and at least by following BK he is on the right track.
Agreed re Sir Keith and George Fairbairn, but Terry Price weren`t half bad in an earlier period as well as Alan Rhodes.
ifallwerelikemumby
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6:49pm Mon 26 Nov 12
THEMANOFSTEEL
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6:55pm Mon 26 Nov 12
We should keep hold of Platt could be a really useful player next year
Adam Sidlow wouldn't be a bad signing
Not the best to shout about but will do well getting us forward
I know we r low on cash still but it would make more sense to get 2 props
nosher
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7:15pm Mon 26 Nov 12
raisemeup
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7:41pm Mon 26 Nov 12
nosher wrote:He did and he's better at centre in my humble opinion. He also carries a good following of fans.
I would keep Platt. He is just the type of loyal player we need. He played well last season
I would like to see him remain at the Bulls.
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:17pm Mon 26 Nov 12
imjustlikeifallwerelikeMumby
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8:54pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:How sweet to be an Idiot,
raisemeup wrote:You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat...
The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback.
keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future.
Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!!
But what Players they were in their prime!
What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.
I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it.
Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
As harmless as a cloud,
Too small to hide the sun
Almost poking fun,
At the warm but insecure untidy crowd.
imjustlikeifallwerelikeMumby
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9:00pm Mon 26 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:You'll have some company then.
Some posters on here are going to be sad little men next season.
Sad. Little. "Man".
Sad, little "man" with a sad, little "life".
Sad.
:-(
Ackersthebull
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10:59pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:You are a world class tw....I'll try again, you are a world class twa... I'm sorry,I can't bring myself to say it.
raisemeup wrote:You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat...
The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback.
keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future.
Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!!
But what Players they were in their prime!
What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.
I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it.
Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
portugalbull
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11:20pm Mon 26 Nov 12
Is me or are the collars on the new shirts loose enough for the opposition to grab hold of to help tackles. Should they not be flat so no advantage can be made. Small point but everything should be considered. I remember having skintight shirts so opponents couldnot grab hold easily.
Solomon Grundy
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7:38am Tue 27 Nov 12
We need two props, as I believe has been mentioned.
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:56am Tue 27 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:59am Tue 27 Nov 12
Ackersthebull wrote:Don't you just love posters with no imagination when it comes to inventing usernames.
Shelfrhino wrote:You are a world class tw....I'll try again, you are a world class twa... I'm sorry,I can't bring myself to say it.raisemeup wrote: The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback. keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future. Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!! But what Players they were in their prime! What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat... I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it. Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
ifallwerelikemumby
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11:56am Tue 27 Nov 12
Shelfrhino
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12:48pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Ackersthebull wrote:You can't bring yourself to say it because you know it wouldn't be true :)
Shelfrhino wrote:You are a world class tw....I'll try again, you are a world class twa... I'm sorry,I can't bring myself to say it.
raisemeup wrote:You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat...
The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback.
keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future.
Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!!
But what Players they were in their prime!
What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.
I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it.
Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
ifallwerelikemumby
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1:30pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Ackersthebull
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3:50pm Tue 27 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:Didn't realise stuff had to be true on here but your Pla sarcasm probably backfired as I don't know anyone who goes who rates him
Ackersthebull wrote:You can't bring yourself to say it because you know it wouldn't be true :)
Shelfrhino wrote:You are a world class tw....I'll try again, you are a world class twa... I'm sorry,I can't bring myself to say it.
raisemeup wrote:You already have a world class fullback in Pla... I'll try again, You already have a world class fullback in Plat...
The Bulls have always have had good fullbacks (as did Northern )..so it's good that Brett Kearney is passing on his quality to another generation of Fullback.
keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future.
Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!!
But what Players they were in their prime!
What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.
I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to say it.
Anyway, why do you want a class player at the back when you have nothing up front? Bailey is gonna tear your lot apart.
raisemeup says...
12:37pm Mon 26 Nov 12
keep up the good work, we need a Keith Mumby for the future.
Think Sir Keith or George Fairbairn, aren't match fit at moment!!
But what Players they were in their prime!
What is good to see is all our experienced players giving something back to help our Club's re generation programmes.