Bryn Hargreaves is ready to carry on a proud tradition after becoming the latest member of the Bulls revolution.

The 24-year-old prop today finalised a two-year deal that means he will join coach Mick Potter in swapping St Helens for Bradford next season.

Despite establishing himself as a crucial cog in Saints’ title-challenging side this season, the chance to walk in some giant footsteps proved key in luring Hargreaves to Odsal.

Pack power was a driving force during the Bulls’ Super League glory years and memories of the ‘Awesome Foursome’ – a devastating prop rotation that included Brian McDermott, Joe Vagana, Paul Anderson and Stuart Fielden – still linger in the mind.

The priority for Hargreaves is proving himself worthy enough to continue that lineage.

“That’s one of the things I was looking forward to,” said the Welsh international, who will join the likes of Andy Lynch, Nick Scruton and Jamie Langley in a powerful-looking pack.

“It’s going to be a really good, strong British pack and we have to build on that and become a force to be reckoned with.

“We want to be a dominant pack and set the kind of platform this club has been renowned for in the past. I hope I can do that ethos justice.

“I don’t see this as a step down at all because I feel Bradford have got a lot of things in place to be successful and everyone talks about the club positively and enthusiastically.”

An unsung hero at Knowsley Road, Hargreaves has picked up Challenge Cup and World Club Championship winners medals since making the switch from Wigan in 2007.

The Warriors academy product has also appeared in three consecutive Super League Grand Finals while establishing himself as a regular in Saints’ starting line-up.

Hargreaves’ development has particularly accelerated during the past two seasons under Potter – a spell that has included 30 starts as a secondary prop option behind James Graham – and he admitted the Aussie coach was a major factor in his decision to cross the Pennines.

He said: “I know what Mick Potter will add to the team and what his standards are. That’s obviously played a big part in my move.

“He’s not the type of coach who’s really outspoken. He’s quite reserved but when he says something he means it and people listen because they respect him.

“I’ve got used to his methods and the way he does things and I definitely think it will be good for Bradford. He doesn’t stand for any messing about and wants all his players to be thoroughly professional, which I’m sure is what he’ll get.”

Even considering his vast experience, Hargreaves will be just 25 on his arrival at Odsal and Bulls chairman Peter Hood is confident his best years lie ahead.

“Bryn will be a tremendous addition to our squad next season and we are delighted he has chosen to come to the Bulls,” said Hood.

“He is still very young and his best years are very much ahead of him but he has a wealth of experience through being virtually ever-present in a very good St Helens side for the past two years.”