Peter Hood insists the Bulls are ready to redeem themselves in Super League XVII and declared: We’re good to go.

Last week’s capture of giant Tongan forward Manase Manuokafoa was the sixth signing for the next campaign.

The Bulls have “pretty much” done their business now and Odsal chairman Hood believes Mick Potter will have a far stronger unit at his disposal than 12 months ago.

He said: “We started early this year by recruiting a couple of outside backs who have been scoring tries for fun. Then we moved on to the half-backs, right up to our most recent acquisition, Manase Manuokafoa.

“That pretty much completes the picture at this time unless something happens that we don’t expect.

“We have added striking ability to our outside, quality to the half-backs and a formidable front-row forward.

“It’s not to say there won’t be the odd bit of tweaking but as we stand, we are good to go.”

As part of the reshuffle, the Bulls today announced that prop Steve Crossley is leaving by mutual consent.

The 21-year-old had a year left on his contract but has found opportunities limited.

Crossley is believed to be heading for Dewsbury, where he will link up with scrum half Cain Southernwood. The England Academy international has joined the Rams on a season-long loan.

The Bulls are due back to begin their pre-season preparations on Monday, with at least half the squad expected to report on day one.

Hood said: “It’s only a matter of days now before the players start to get back in training. Mick Potter is due back in a couple of weeks’ time. Then it’s full on for the season and the lead-up to next year.

“It’s good to have all that (transfer business) done and we have begun the immigration process for Manase, so we’re hoping to have that completed as fast as we can.

“It will be good to get these guys over here and get ready to start again.”

After missing the play-offs for three years in a row, the Bulls are desperate to clamber back into the top eight. Hood can understand the reticence among supporters but feels confident that the new-look squad can right recent wrongs.

He added: “This time last year there was great enthusiasm and excitement with the success of the first (season-ticket) pledge scheme. The expectation and anticipation was high because of that and the fact is that we didn’t deliver.

“Naturally people are a little more cautious now. But when you sit back and analyse the areas where we’ve made recruitment and the calibre of the players we’ve brought in, then any fair-minded person will conclude that next year’s squad is stronger and deeper than before.

“Looking at it, I would say that we are fairly and squarely top eight material in my view.”