ROHAN Smith was asked at his pre-match media briefing about the potential ramifications of defeat at Featherstone tomorrow.

Much has been made of the financial implications of missing out on the top four and the indignity of playing in the Championship Shield.

Yet the head coach’s answer spoke volumes for his attitude to life in general as the Bulls gear up for their biggest game of the season.

“I don't spend time thinking about what might go wrong,” said the 35-year-old Australian.

“I live for the positives and am trying to create an environment here where players are chasing their dreams because that's what it’s all about.

“I try to live life by controlling what I can by having a positive influence on everyone.”

Positivity drips from Smith, who gave up life on the Gold Coast as Titans assistant coach to take the reins at Bradford.

He has moved his young family to the other side of the world to become a head coach and to revive a slumbering giant.

It was some leap of faith.

Yet Smith now stands on the brink of his first major achievement at Odsal: securing a top-four finish and a place in the Qualifiers.

Smith is a self-confessed rugby league nut and he hit the nail on the head at Tong on Thursday lunchtime.

“If you're not at this game on Sunday, what are you doing with your life?” said Smith with a huge smile.

“It's going to be as good an atmosphere as I have come across.

“Yes, it’s exciting and one of the reasons why we are involved in the sport.

“It has been a good week so far and training has been good quality, so we are looking to get off to a flier on Sunday.

“We have had two good wins against Whitehaven and Oldham and played strongly at Leigh prior to that, so we have put in some good performances in recent weeks.

“It's always better to have your destiny in your own hands and better for the fans not to have to keep checking Twitter for scores elsewhere.

“They can actually enjoy the spectacle and contest on the field.

“I'm expecting a great atmosphere and a lot of passion from both sets of fans.

“Obviously it's up to the players to show their passion and skill when they are playing.”

There has been no shortage of turmoil at Bradford this year.

Jimmy Lowes jumped ship, players have arrived at a rate of knots and others have fallen so far down the pecking order so as to become almost forgotten men.

Yet the new chapter that Smith is patiently writing is beginning to bear fruit.

He has signed Dane Chisholm and Kieren Moss from the NRL, three Super League players on loan, and all five have made their mark.

Now the Bulls must get over the final hurdle to book their place in the Qualifiers, where a place in Super League is up for grabs.

Smith added: “During my time as a head coach, I've only felt excited so far, I haven't felt nervous.

“We will see what happens on Sunday, but I tend to think big and think positive. That tends to keep the nerves away.”

Featherstone is a far cry from the playing fields of the NRL but that does not faze Smith.

He said: “Talking about slopes on pitches is a bit of a novelty to me, but it's usually who competes the hardest who comes out on top.

“I’m expecting a lot of passion and there is a lot of skill and toughness in their team with some big middles.

“Featherstone are thriving on the momentum they have and have home advantage, but we are looking forward to showing them what we have got too.”