SCOTT Moore admits he is growing into his new role as one of the old hands in the Bulls squad.

The former England international's Super League nous is proving crucial in the club's fight for Championship survival.

With so many rookie players in the ranks, the likes of Moore, Lee Smith and Leon Pryce have a pivotal part to play in guiding them through games.

Moore said: "I don't think I've got a choice. It's a bit crazy really that I'm one of the oldest at 29. I've always played under big names and big players, so it's a bit of a difference – but I'm enjoying it.

"Sam Hallas and a few of the other lads are hookers, so I can try and help them the best way I can. I try to steer the team around and when Leon goes off, it falls on my shoulders. I'm relishing that chance because it's something I've never really had in my career."

The much-travelled Moore is due to appear before Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court today following his arrest in October on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and theft.

He left Wakefield by mutual consent in January and is currently on a season-long trial with the Bulls.

Moore, whose previous clubs include Castleford, St Helens and Huddersfield – as well as a spell in the NRL at North Queensland Cowboys – has been an ever-present since making his debut at Swinton two months ago and believes his body is holding up well to the challenge.

He said: "It's probably the best I've felt. I was carrying a few niggles before. I came back from shoulder reconstruction at the end of last year.

"My body's feeling good now but there's still room for improvement. I'm getting through games a lot quicker than I was. My D (defence) is coming on really well and all round, I'm stronger, quicker and faster."

Bradford would hit their first target of getting to zero points with victory in Friday night's West Yorkshire derby against Halifax.

After the blip at Oldham, the weekend win over Sheffield has restored confidence going into the Easter double-header.

Moore said: "We were hurting after Oldham. We were poor but still did enough to win that game. We'd be on zero now if we had – but one more win and we're back to scratch.

"We can always score points, it's just the amount of defence we've been doing that takes its toll late on in games. Sunday was a bit of a turnaround but we need to nullify the errors and we'll be fine.

"It's the simple errors, not even forced ones, but it has been a bit of a cancer going through the team at the minute. It was better on Sunday but there were no excuses. The sun was out and the ball was dry."