JORDAN Lilley can give the Bulls "a big lift" after becoming one of four loan signings from Leeds Rhinos.

The highly-rated half back joined hooker Sam Hallas, back row/forward Josh Jordan-Roberts and prop Mikolaj Oledzki in signing initial one-month loan deals with the Odsal club yesterday.

All of the talented quartet are in contention to face Hull KR in Sunday's Championship opener after bolstering the Bulls squad.

And acting head coach Leigh Beattie – as Geoff Toovey still awaits his visa – is particularly excited by the addition of Lilley, who has substantial Super League experience.

Beattie said: “Jordan is an exciting player and I’m really looking forward to working with him. He is a proven Super League player who will help give us a big lift.

"He is a great organiser, supports well and has an eye for an opening. He is just the kind of player we need and I’m delighted that Leeds have allowed him to join us.”

Bulls co-owner Andrew Chalmers said: “We are really pleased to announce a close collaboration with Leeds Rhinos that has enabled us to bring in some players with Super League experience.

“I’d like to thank Gary Hetherington for the help he has given us and we will look to continue to develop this relationship for the benefit of all the stakeholders.”

Leeds CEO Gary Hetherington added: “We have a dual-registration agreement with Featherstone Rovers which works extremely well.

“That is unaltered, however we are looking to support Bradford Bulls where we can, both through their rugby department and off the field as well.

“To that end, four players will be going on a month’s loan, initially, to bolster the Bradford Bulls first team squad. That is effective immediately.”