Wayne Godwin has joined the Bulls’ off-season exodus after becoming the eighth player to head for the exit.

The 28-year-old hooker has followed team-mate Chris Nero in swapping Bradford for Salford, signing a three-year deal with the City Reds.

An ever-present last season, Godwin's place came under threat following the arrival of four-time Super League title winner Matt Diskin in October.

The former Leeds rake appears a strong contender for a starting spot in 2011 and with reigning player of the year Heath L’Estrange also competing for game-time at No 9, the Bulls agreed to release Godwin from the final 12 months of his existing contract.

It is believed they had initially been keen to work out a swap deal involving Stefan Ratchford, although Sal-ford were unwilling to part with the promising 22-year-old half-back.

Bulls football manager Stuart Duffy said: "We would like to thank Wayne for his service to the club and he's been tremendous for us over the past three years.

"We are delighted he has been able to sort his future with a three-year deal at Salford and wish him well."

Signed from Hull FC in 2007, Godwin quickly became a popular figure in the Bradford dressing room, going on to score 11 tries in 65 appearances for the club.

But he is only the latest in a long line of players to depart during a busy winter as new boss Mick Potter at-tempts to shape a squad capable of challenging for honours.

Nero headed to the Willows earlier in the off-season, while Rikki Sheriffe, Stuart Reardon, Steve Menzies, Mike Worrincy, Danny Sculthorpe, Andy Tate and Joe Wardle have also left and Matt Orford and George Burgess are expected to follow imminently.

At the same time, ten new faces have arrived at Odsal and Godwin’s departure frees up more salary-cap space for potential further signings, with half-back still a priority.

The Bulls remain keen on signing St Helens stand-off Leon Pryce, although much depends on the Bradford-born star’s recovery from a neck injury - and his club’s willingness to sell.

But the net is being cast far and wide and it appears likely the revolving door will keep turning in the run-up to the new campaign.