Platt happy to have played a big part in Bradford Bulls' season (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Michael Platt happy to have played a big part in Bradford Bulls' season
7:30am Tuesday 11th September 2012 in Sport
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Michael Platt's finest hour this season was scoring four tries against London Broncos in May
Michael Platt believes he has answered a few critics after establishing himself as a regular in Mick Potter’s side this season.
The Bulls centre appeared to have fallen down the pecking order after being given squad number 29 following the close-season arrival of Keith Lulia and Adrian Purtell.
But the versatile 28-year-old has enjoyed a solid campaign and weighed in with 11 tries, including an impressive four-try haul at London Broncos in May.
After Purtell was sidelined for the rest of the season following the heart attack he suffered in the aftermath of the Magic Weekend encounter with Leeds on May 27, Platt has featured regularly in the right centre berth.
“I know I’m good enough to play in this side,” said Platt.
“I’ve thought that from day one, even when I got squad number 29.
“Luckily Mick had a bit of a rethink when Purts was sidelined and I’ve played regularly. I’m grateful for that.
“I wouldn’t say I went badly this season and I wouldn’t say I went that well. I still think there’s a lot more to come.”
Purtell is waiting to discover whether he will be given the green light to resume his playing career and Platt is hoping to play with the Australian again next season.
“Purts is a quality player. Hopefully he can make a comeback and we can form some kind of partnership together.”
Table-toppers Wigan and Challenge Cup winners Warrington, meanwhile, provide all but four players in the 2012 Super League Dream Team.
Warrington prop Chris Hill, who was playing in the Championship with part-timers Leigh 12 months ago, has capped a remarkable debut season by becoming one of six newcomers to the prestigious mythical team chosen by a panel of journalists.
The Wigan trio of Josh Charnley, who finished on top of the Super League tryscoring list with 31 touchdowns, stand-off Brett Finch and Gareth Hock make the line-up for the first time, along with Warrington centre Ryan Atkins.
The other newcomer is Catalan captain and prop Remi Casty, who becomes the first Frenchman to make the team since it was introduced in 1996.
Wigan full back Sam Tomkins is one of four players making their third consecutive appearances, alongside his club captain Sean O’Loughlin, St Helens hooker James Roby and Warrington back-row forward Ben Westwood.
Dream Team: S Tomkins (Wigan), J Charnley (Wigan), G Carmont (Wigan), R Atkins (Warrington); R Hall (Leeds), B Finch (Wigan), S Dureau (Catalan); C Hill (Warrington), J Roby (St Helens), R Casty (Catalan), B Westwood (Warrington), G Hock (Wigan), S O’Loughlin (Wigan).
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Mumby was the best
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8:54am Tue 11 Sep 12
AdeyG'man wrote:ifallwerelikemumby is whay I say.
I'd have Platt at Centre and Purtell on the wing. He's had a good season and they would really do the business out wide.
theviking62
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11:35am Tue 11 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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11:53am Tue 11 Sep 12
Glad you are in good spirits I will try make you smile by the end of visiting times.
matthewpr
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12:54pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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3:47pm Tue 11 Sep 12
matthewpr wrote:Afternoon Platty
All over the Pitch this season Platt'y has been real instrumental. I don't think we'd have had such a good season if it wasn't for his defense and 110% effort each game!
-HCK3R-
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5:07pm Tue 11 Sep 12
theviking62
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7:49pm Tue 11 Sep 12
-HCK3R- wrote:HCK3R, I hope your not referring to me. At this moment in time I see only one. FAKE Mumby. If you read these bloggs, you would see that I do talk rugby. Nice to see Bulls membership Of RFL has been ratified. Wonder who'll win the Player of the Year Award tonight. Will you be there.
See the couple of trolls using different sign ons from the same ip addresses are back !!
Bullbreath
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8:54pm Tue 11 Sep 12
theviking62
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9:52pm Tue 11 Sep 12
vikksy
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11:13pm Tue 11 Sep 12
theviking62 wrote:Not very bright any of you. Kearney took most of the awards, but then if you were true fans you would already know.
-HCK3R- wrote:HCK3R, I hope your not referring to me. At this moment in time I see only one. FAKE Mumby. If you read these bloggs, you would see that I do talk rugby. Nice to see Bulls membership Of RFL has been ratified. Wonder who'll win the Player of the Year Award tonight. Will you be there.
See the couple of trolls using different sign ons from the same ip addresses are back !!
Mumby was the best
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12:51am Wed 12 Sep 12
vikksy
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11:18am Wed 12 Sep 12
Mumby was the best wrote:I was talking plural.
She has got you there viking.
Mumby was the best
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4:11pm Wed 12 Sep 12
A N Oldman
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6:05pm Wed 12 Sep 12
vikksy wrote:Vicksy, for your info, I did know who won the awards. But at the time that post was made you would see that it was before the awards ceremony. 1949 hrs.
theviking62 wrote:Not very bright any of you. Kearney took most of the awards, but then if you were true fans you would already know.
-HCK3R- wrote:HCK3R, I hope your not referring to me. At this moment in time I see only one. FAKE Mumby. If you read these bloggs, you would see that I do talk rugby. Nice to see Bulls membership Of RFL has been ratified. Wonder who'll win the Player of the Year Award tonight. Will you be there.
See the couple of trolls using different sign ons from the same ip addresses are back !!
So it was not very clever of you, was it. Or you, FAKE, to insult me.
Mumby was the best
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10:18pm Wed 12 Sep 12
AdeyG'man says...
8:18am Tue 11 Sep 12