BULLS stand-off Jordan Lilley insists that Bradford is the right place for him to rediscover his love for the game and get back out on the field.

The Leeds-born playmaker made his second Bulls debut in last week’s 58-12 victory over London Skolars, crossing for a try in a promising display.

Lilley sang the praises of head coach John Kear and several Bulls’ players in helping him settle at the club and putting a smile back on his face.

“I think the side went well against London – the conditions didn’t allow for a really expansive game but it was just great to get back out on the pitch,” said Lilley.

“It’s probably the first game I’ve played in five weeks, so it was a real boost for my confidence to get 80 minutes under the belt, and crossing for a try is always nice – I don’t score many."

Lilley added: “The boys have been brilliant with me on and off the pitch, I’m learning off two great halves in Dane Chisholm and Joe Keyes – they both bring something different, which helps me grow.”

“Brandon Pickersgill as well. We came through at Stanningley together and he reads me like a book, so it’s good to be out there with him and the likes of Sam Hallas – it really helps me to enjoy the game.

“John Kear is another one. I can’t thank him enough – he’s been outstanding. He focused on the simple things of enjoying training again and I hope I can make the most of this opportunity.

“John didn’t throw me in at the deep end with the game against York.

"He could have done but he looked after me and let me have a few weeks in training, understanding the systems.”

Lilley joined the club in time to be part of the Bulls' promotion run-in.

They are tied on points with York at the top of the table, and every game is a must-win for the Bulls.

Lilley believes that the side has more than enough quality to see out the remaining seven games, starting with a test against Whitehaven at Odsal, and put themselves back into the Championship.

With experience of crunch matches in the Bulls' relegation battle last season, and the Super League qualifiers with Leeds Rhinos in 2016, Lilley will be on hand to offer any advice if needed.

“The squad we’ve got at the minute has quality throughout it, and it’s up to the players chosen to play to pick up the points and keep us going – we all have the belief we can do it.”

“If needed, I can draw on my experiences with Leeds and Bradford last season.

"Those dark times in rugby league fighting against relegation, and the lessons we learned from them, stick with you.

“There are players at the club, in the dressing room who’ve been there before and been around a lot longer, so I think we’re in a strong position. We just need to let our rugby do the talking.”