Opposition wising up to Lulia’s game style for Bradford Bulls (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Opposition wising up to Keith Lulia’s game style for Bradford Bulls
7:40am Tuesday 14th August 2012 in Bulls
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Keith Lulia utlises his signature hand-off to good effect in the victory over Hull KR
Keith Lulia’s hand-offs have made him a firm favourite at Odsal this year – but the Bulls star reckons opposition teams are beginning to work him out.
The Cook Islands international showcased his undeniable class with an awesome hand-off and pass to send the returning Jason Crookes over the line in Friday’s win against Hull KR.
Although a laconic character off the pitch, Lulia takes no prisoners on it and often uses a strong hand to swat rival players aside, as evidenced again in the 32-26 victory.
Yet 25-year-old Lulia, a close-season signing from Newcastle Knights, admitted: “Most of the teams are starting to study it now and they know the hand-offs are coming.
“I’ve got to pick and choose when to use it but it’s the main part of my game.
“I got that pass away and Crookesy had a little bit of space to score that try and he made the most of it with a great finish.
“It’s good to have Crookesy back because we had a good connection at the start of the year. He talks well and we play well together.”
The return of Crookes after four months on the sidelines with a shoulder injury has given the Bulls another major boost as they bid to make the Super League play-offs.
Lulia said the win over Hull KR, which lifted the Bulls level on points with Craig Sandercock’s men, had further fuelled the belief that a top-eight finish is theirs for the taking.
“We’re now level on points with Hull KR and if we win one more game than them then we make the eight,” he said.
“If we get into the play-offs then we’ve got a chance of making the finals.
“It’s definitely a confidence boost for us. I think we’ll go to Huddersfield confident on Sunday after beating Hull KR last week.
“The boys are on a high, so let’s hope we go to Huddersfield and do the same to them that we did to Hull KR.”
Comments(22)
scandanavian's love child52
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8:03am Tue 14 Aug 12
raisemeup
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8:42am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:Wherever he is, and hopefully still in a proper jersey, he will still be recognised by BULLS supporters because we always recognise skillful and dedicated Players.
They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.
We don't have the spite you seem to wish to convey at every opportunity,
Eddie Tees
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8:51am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:You must lead a very sad and lonely life if all you can do is come on here to have a go at the Bulls. Or do you go on other RL teams forums as well?
They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.
Totaly agree with you Mumby - best centre since Hape. Can you imagine them 2 playing together?
I realy do hope he is still a Bradford player next season, but if not, any club that he does play for (Catalans?) will be getting a good 'un!
Mumby was the best
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9:03am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:Looks like you are looking for a new bag of acid to join you!!! Now your Rhino puppet has gone!!
They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.
scandanavian's love child52
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9:15am Tue 14 Aug 12
Sheffieldbull
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9:20am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:It's like an 'urban sub-culture' with cowards like these. These people wouldn't dare speak out like this to anyone, face to face. How embarrassing to have posters like this to align themselves to others proving without question, admittance to 'Club Troll' Good riddance to the LS6 supporter from Shelf, you will not be missed. Snivelling cowards the lot of you! Lonely slc52? My names Sam Aritan, ring me on 01274 547547 if you wanna talk.
They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.
-HCK3R-
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9:33am Tue 14 Aug 12
Mumby was the best wrote:he'll just use his alternate sign on to back himself up ..........
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:Looks like you are looking for a new bag of acid to join you!!! Now your Rhino puppet has gone!!
They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.
scandanavian's love child52
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9:40am Tue 14 Aug 12
Shipley Paul
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9:48am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:This one rhymes with stick. Just your usual wind up slc52. Clarkey had it right on Friday on sky when he said almost every team in super league had experienced financial problems (including Leeds by the way, who would have sunk like a brick without Caddick and Hetherington) and the majority had changed owners. We'll just wait and see what happens at Bulls. He who laughs last ......
They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.
scandanavian's love child52
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9:51am Tue 14 Aug 12
Shipley Paul
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10:01am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:Seems to me you like driving the bandwagon. Your partner's lucky to have you.
My 1st comment does not warrant the abuse dished out but thats what bullies do and the cowards jump on the bandwagon. I pity your lives and more so your partners.
Bacon Bantam
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10:01am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52
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10:07am Tue 14 Aug 12
murphyslaw
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10:10am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:These are not bullies they are children.
My 1st comment does not warrant the abuse dished out but thats what bullies do and the cowards jump on the bandwagon. I pity your lives and more so your partners.
The biggest laugh I get is that every time you click your fingers they jump then they say 'ignore the trolls' but it only lasts until you post again and they all start moaning.They should of coure completely ignore your comments and write about RL but they can't resist and that makes them as bad as the trolls they despise. Keep it up, it goes well with my cornflakes!
Tatecastre
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10:13am Tue 14 Aug 12
Mumby was the best
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10:22am Tue 14 Aug 12
murphyslaw wrote:Quite right,we should ignore him, So from now on I will and advise everyone to follow suit
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:These are not bullies they are children.
My 1st comment does not warrant the abuse dished out but thats what bullies do and the cowards jump on the bandwagon. I pity your lives and more so your partners.
The biggest laugh I get is that every time you click your fingers they jump then they say 'ignore the trolls' but it only lasts until you post again and they all start moaning.They should of coure completely ignore your comments and write about RL but they can't resist and that makes them as bad as the trolls they despise. Keep it up, it goes well with my cornflakes!
Sheffieldbull
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10:22am Tue 14 Aug 12
murphyslaw wrote:Right on cue, another member of 'Club Troll' appears to assist one of it's own, how very noble and i'm sure the 'illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents52' will be grateful of your undying support.
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:These are not bullies they are children.
My 1st comment does not warrant the abuse dished out but thats what bullies do and the cowards jump on the bandwagon. I pity your lives and more so your partners.
The biggest laugh I get is that every time you click your fingers they jump then they say 'ignore the trolls' but it only lasts until you post again and they all start moaning.They should of coure completely ignore your comments and write about RL but they can't resist and that makes them as bad as the trolls they despise. Keep it up, it goes well with my cornflakes!
Sheffieldbull
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11:01am Tue 14 Aug 12
scandanavian's love child52
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11:20am Tue 14 Aug 12
Sheffieldbull wrote:Just tried to ring you Sam but answerphone message said they had an influx of calls from a girl in Sheffield who cant follow the Eagles anymore.
scandanavian's love child52 wrote: They might not recognise him next season in another kit mumby.It's like an 'urban sub-culture' with cowards like these. These people wouldn't dare speak out like this to anyone, face to face. How embarrassing to have posters like this to align themselves to others proving without question, admittance to 'Club Troll' Good riddance to the LS6 supporter from Shelf, you will not be missed. Snivelling cowards the lot of you! Lonely slc52? My names Sam Aritan, ring me on 01274 547547 if you wanna talk.
Nice of you to mock people who rings them though well done big man.
benji101
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1:55pm Tue 14 Aug 12
murphyslaw wrote:Yes Neil! Its Ben! Haha I just remembered my password and all that carry on, but soon enough I am gonna stop reading the T&A online, you try reading about a ''Rugby League'' topic but its just a bunch of estrogen filled men getting the handbags out, I swear people just come on here to bicker like kids, act your ages and not your D#@k sizes.... Thank you o and for future reference keep the comments Rugby League related and positive as our club needs it at this moment in time.
scandanavian's love child52 wrote:These are not bullies they are children.
My 1st comment does not warrant the abuse dished out but thats what bullies do and the cowards jump on the bandwagon. I pity your lives and more so your partners.
The biggest laugh I get is that every time you click your fingers they jump then they say 'ignore the trolls' but it only lasts until you post again and they all start moaning.They should of coure completely ignore your comments and write about RL but they can't resist and that makes them as bad as the trolls they despise. Keep it up, it goes well with my cornflakes!
Bacon Bantam
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2:21pm Tue 14 Aug 12
benji101 wrote:Positive only remarks, aka head in sand.
murphyslaw wrote:Yes Neil! Its Ben! Haha I just remembered my password and all that carry on, but soon enough I am gonna stop reading the T&A online, you try reading about a ''Rugby League'' topic but its just a bunch of estrogen filled men getting the handbags out, I swear people just come on here to bicker like kids, act your ages and not your D#@k sizes.... Thank you o and for future reference keep the comments Rugby League related and positive as our club needs it at this moment in time.scandanavian's love child52 wrote: My 1st comment does not warrant the abuse dished out but thats what bullies do and the cowards jump on the bandwagon. I pity your lives and more so your partners.These are not bullies they are children. The biggest laugh I get is that every time you click your fingers they jump then they say 'ignore the trolls' but it only lasts until you post again and they all start moaning.They should of coure completely ignore your comments and write about RL but they can't resist and that makes them as bad as the trolls they despise. Keep it up, it goes well with my cornflakes!
Mumby was the best says...
8:00am Tue 14 Aug 12