David Bartholomae's hat-trick powered Bradford Bulldogs to their second English National League win of the season as they beat Grimsby Redwings 8-3.

Matt Viney and Michael Fletcher added to Bartholomae's treble as the Bulldogs took a commanding lead.

The Redwings then staged a mini-recovery but further goals from Jack Oakley, Gavin Penn and Jordan Ashington put the game beyond the visitors.

It was a solid home performance from the Bulldogs which should stand them in good stead for Sunday's tricky trip to Blackburn.

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