GREGG McNally’s long-awaited return will allow John Kear to field his Bulls dream team at Hunslet tomorrow.

The talented full back has been dogged with a torn quad injury that he first suffered in the Challenge Cup win at the South Leeds Stadium on Easter Monday.

He has played only once since then against North Wales – and was forced off again when he suffered a different problem in the same area.

But McNally has suffered no reaction from training this week and is back in the mix as the Bulls hunt a 12th straight win.

Kear is excited by the prospect of finally fielding all his attacking big hitters together in conditions that should suit.

He said: “I’ve been waiting to see him, Joe Keyes, Dane Chisholm and George Flanagan all out there on a dry track. This might be the first opportunity to do it.

“We’re looking pretty healthy and strong at the correct time of the season.

“Lee Smith is also very near to returning but obviously Ross Oakes had a stonker of a game last week, so there’s not the urgency to rush him on to the field.”

Flanagan is also set to feature for the first time in nearly two months after making his comeback from a broken hand with a reserve outing against Halifax last week.

He shone against his previous club in the cup win and Kear is confident the wily hooker will be well up for it.

Kear added: “George played in the reserves to make sure there was no reaction to his hand injury. It was a little sore afterwards.

“But he’s no shrinking violet and he says it’s just like a bit of toothache.

“He was pretty good the last time he played against Hunslet and hopefully he can produce a similar performance.”

James Green makes his Bulls debut after joining on loan from Castleford to add to the strength in depth for another tough fixture.

Hunslet dropped to fifth on points difference with last week’s loss at Workington but had previously won seven on the bounce.

“They are in great form and have picked up some good victories,” warned Kear. “Their last home game was Oldham, who they put to bed.

“We know full well it’s a dangerous game and one that Hunslet will be looking forward to in front of a big crowd. They’ve got reasons to play well but so have we.”

The Bulls beat them twice in the space of eight days earlier this season. But Kear sees no similarities with the last visit, which was played out in arctic conditions after snow had to be cleared from the pitch.

“We’ve evolved as a team and there have been a couple of personnel changes since then. They’ve got five new players so it’s a different side as well.

“We played in ankle deep mud and standing water last time. It’s going to be absolutely firm and dry and I think the teams reflect the difference.

“I don’t think the last game will have any relevance. It’s a different circumstance.”

With York coming to Odsal next Sunday, it is a significant spell in the race for top spot. But Kear insists there is plenty of rugby still to come.

He said: “We’ve got to keep it in perspective and we’re playing for two points. You could argue York is a four-pointer but it’s a big end to the season.

“Further down the line, we’ve got Oldham away in the penultimate game. That’s going to be a fair old challenge.

“But sport should be difficult. You should have to work hard and be at your best in order to achieve success and we’re endeavouring to do that.”

Meanwhile, two Bulls youngsters have been named in the Yorkshire squad for the opening academy "Origin" fixture at Odsal.

Rowan Milnes and Olly Wilson are in the team, who will be coached by Paul Anderson and Luke Robinson.

The game takes place on Saturday, July 28 at 2.30pm. A second Origin fixture will be staged at Victoria Park, Warrington on September 2.

All 27 players named in the England academy national performance squad in May are included in the sides.