JOHN Kear rated Ethan Ryan as a “Super League” finisher – and then confidently declared that he will remain with the Bulls.

The Odsal wing wizard bagged another four tries as Kear’s men saw off Doncaster 56-14 yesterday to keep their two-point advantage on York at the top of League One.

It took Ryan to 17 tries in the league and 19 in all – but his coach is not concerned about not being able to hang on to him.

Kear said: “It’s not difficult at all. We intend to progress upwards and onwards and Ethan’s a Bradford lad who loves playing for us.

“I want him to be part of it and I’m sure he wants to as well. We’ll make sure he is appropriately rewarded.

“If he keeps playing like that, we’ll have to do. That’s the way it should be.

“Anyone who comes to watch us regularly will sees he’s a good player. His finishing ability is absolutely phenomenal.

“There’s no doubt it is Super League standard.

“With that last try, the only thing that was in the field of play was his hand with the ball. Everything else was halfway up the terrace.

“He’s improving and maturing and he’s a pleasure to work with.”

It was Ryan’s second four-try haul of the season, having done the same to London Skolars at Odsal last month, but Kear sees no similarity with the situation last year when James Bentley’s prowess earned a move to St Helens.

Kear added: “This year is completely different with regards to the stability and sustainability of the club and the progression we’re making.

“We were sad to lose Jake Trueman to Cas (Castleford) as well. There are a number of them like that.

“But we’re looking on very positively and it’s just great to see ex-Bradford lads playing for England as well like (John) Bateman and (Elliott) Whitehead.

“We know the quality’s there and we just need to make sure they are playing in the red, amber and black.”

The Bulls pulled away with five tries in the last 17 minutes to see off a shattered Doncaster side, who did not make the most of their first-half possession.

Kear said: “We said they would challenge us – and they did – but we also knew if we looked after the ball in weather like that, we’d be able to display our wares.

“I thought they completed high and defended tough after the initial 20 minutes. It was really smart stuff and the 4,000 crowd was great for League One.

“It was virtually a replica of the Doncaster game over there. Our quality in the first half took it out of them as the second progressed.

“The scoreline also helps the plus and minus on the league ladder. It was a good day.”

There was an early injury blow as skipper Lee Smith, making his 250th career appearance, was forced off after 11 minutes. He went straight to hospital after the game to check if his ankle was broken.

“The prognosis isn’t that great at this moment in time,” admitted Kear. “He’ll have a scan to see what’s there but it’s a bit of a blow.”