OSCAR Thomas was grinning from ear to ear after Sunday's thumping win against Workington, and why not?

The Bulls' close-season signing from London Broncos had just scored the try of the game and possibly the best of his fledgling career.

Collecting Danny Addy's pass inside the Bradford 20-metre line, Thomas showed outstanding speed to outstrip the Cumbrians' defence down the right channel and cross the line in the corner.

It was a welcome reminder of Thomas' undeniable talent and strengthened his claims to be the Bulls' regular full back.

He has played there and stand-off since arriving from London Broncos during the winter.

Thomas supported the attack well all afternoon against Workington and, when asked about his exhilarating maiden try for the Bulls, he said with a huge smile: "It was a bit of a blur.

"I took a pass from Danny, spotted a big gap and kept on going.

"Was it the best try I've ever scored? It's definitely up there and I'll remember it for a long time.

"That's my role as a full back – to support the attack – and I thought I did that on Sunday. I'll probably be there most times when there is a break on the cards.

"There is obviously lots of competition for places with the big squad that we've got,but I'm looking to nail that position down and I'm confident I can.

"I've always liked having that versatility, whereby if there is a hole needs filling in the team, I can fill it in any position.

"Ideally I'd like to stay full back because I've practised there a lot more. Equally, if I'm asked to jump into the halves then I'm happy to play there too."

It is worth remembering that Thomas was signed ostensibly as a stand-off when he arrived from London during the off-season.

The Scotland international was seen as something of a project, a young talent to be nurtured and developed, before Jimmy Lowes suggested his best position was indeed full back.

Thomas said of his now departed head coach: "I came to the club as a half-back and Jimmy said 'I see you more as a full back'.

"He's helped me with his analysis and video work of my game and he really took my under his wing.

"He's definitely a good coach and he's helped me along the way with various things. I haven't had a bad word to say about Jimmy."

Richie Mathers and James Clare have also played at full back this season, while Johnny Campbell and academy graduate Ethan Ryan offer further options. But Thomas is hoping to keep his spot ahead of this Sunday's trip to the club where he made his name.

The 22-year-old grew up in Buckinghamshire playing rugby union and then tried his hand at league with the West London Sharks before being snapped up by London Broncos aged 12.

After a year at Premiership outfit London Irish, Thomas rejoined the Broncos in July 2014 and made his Super League debut against St Helens.

He joined the Bulls on a two-year deal at the end of last season and said: "I'm up for it and am hoping to get the nod again.

"Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to play in the home game at Odsal last month, so hopefully I'll be playing on Sunday.

"London have had a good start to the season and it will be a tough game. But after getting such a big win against Workington, we are confident we can go down there and hopefully do the business."

Thomas attended the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe and played the 15-man code before being lured by the prospect of league.

"I signed with the Broncos' academy when I was 16, started training with the first-team at 17 and then stayed with them until I was 19," he explained.

"I broke my ankle and the season tailed off before I got released at the end of that year.

"I then went to London Irish for a year and ended up coming back to the Broncos for the last year of Super League in 2014.

"I've grown up with them, so they will always have a place in my heart.

"I trained with them since I was 12 but was also playing rugby union with Wasps and at school.

"Rugby league started off as a way of keeping fit in the summer but when I was 16, the Broncos offered me a bit of money to sign.

"I always loved being there and it's a good set-up, so it will be nice to see the boys again."

Andrew Henderson's full-time side are currently the nearest challengers to Championship leaders Leigh and victory on Sunday would take them six points ahead of Bradford.

Thomas said: "Hendo is a good coach and has always brought positivity.

"London will bring plenty of enthusiasm and try and rough us up – but we have enough talented players to go down there and get a result.

"I want to play in every game but London is probably the one I looked for at the start of the season.

"I know a lot of the boys in the squad and I keep in touch with them, so it will be good to go back on Sunday."