Bulls star Glenn Morrison will play for Wakefield next season but today vowed to first finish his Odsal career in winning style.

The Aussie has agreed a one-year deal with the Wildcats after Bradford failed to offer him a new contract due to “business reasons”.

One of the club’s most influential players since signing from Parramatta Eels in 2007 – when he made Super League’s Dream Team – Morrison has been plagued by injury problems this season.

And the all-action second-rower, 33, understands why the club have opted against extending his stay.

“Steve (McNamara) wanted to keep me but at this point in time he just didn’t know what the make-up of his quota was going to be for next year,” explained the Bulls’ vice-captain.

“I’ve had a great time at Bradford and it’s going to be very hard to leave. My family love the club and they’ve been really kind to us.

“I was a little disappointed but right now it’s a business and they couldn’t guarantee me anything for next year.

“I had to try and see if something else was out there and Wakefield have offered me a one-year deal and the chance to help out coaching their under-18s. That’s perfect for me.”

Morrison will join fellow Bull Terry Newton at Belle Vue next season but is desperate to leave Bradford supporters with something positive to remember him by.

After missing nine games following wrist surgery, he then broke two ribs and popped some cartilage against St Helens in only his second match back.

Frustrated Morrison has sat out the last four games – he has only played eight times all year – but hopes to be back for Saturday’s trip to Celtic Crusaders and is eager to end his personal misery.

“I do feel this year I’ve let everyone down missing so many games,” he said.

“I’ve never missed this many in my career. Fans want to see you playing, as do coaching staff, but it’s been one of those frustrating campaigns.

“I’ve put my hand up to be selected this week and want to finish my time here with the Bulls on a good note.

“I want to try to put these injuries and this year behind me, hopefully showing the fans I can still contribute.

“I still think I’ve got some good footy left in me. I know my injuries this year have probably put a few people off and it’s been disappointing for me but I’m fit now and ready to finish this season on a high.

“My personal goal is to get back on the field and help Bradford win seven from seven.”

Given their current five-match losing streak, that seems highly unlikely, but Morrison is the sort of inspirational character who can bring the best out of McNamara’s side.

He was restricted to just 12 games last season due to a series of injuries so it is a sign of his class that, despite such a record, his departure will still leave a sizeable void and his presence will be sorely missed.

Budding Academy products James Donaldson, Elliott Whitehead and Tom Olbison have all benefited from his mentoring though and they are likely to step up, having each already got their first taste of Super League.

McNamara said: “Glenn has been tremendous for the club both on and off the field and it goes without saying that we wish him every success for the future.

“Decisions on players’ futures are ongoing and the decision to not offer Glenn another contract was purely a business decision made, we feel, in the best interests of the club.”