BRADFORD Bulls have named an initial 21-man squad for their derby against Keighley Cougars in the Betfred Championship on Sunday, with three Leeds players once again in contention to feature.
Winger Liam Tindall and second row Leon Ruan are back after featuring in the win over Sheffield, with the former having also played for Mark Dunning’s side against Toulouse and Featherstone.
But with Corey Johnson likely to be needed by his parent club Leeds tomorrow for their Super League clash with Catalans, the hooker drops out of Bulls contention.
Instead, Bradford have drafted over Luis Roberts over from Headingley.
The young Welsh international tends to play in the centre or out on the wing, and has plenty of second-tier experience.
A Championship Young Player of the Year nominee for his efforts at Swinton in 2021, he moved to Leigh ahead of last season, making six appearances for the side who went on to be promoted.
He also spent time on loan with Widnes last term, and signed a two-year contract with the Rhinos last October.
Speaking of Super League youngsters, hooker George Roby is back in the fold for Bulls, the Huddersfield loanee returning from a one-game ban.
Winger Ben Blackmore is also named in Dunning’s initial 21-man squad, after a midweek scan on the knee issue that kept him out against Sheffield came back all clear.
BULLS’ 21-MAN SQUAD TO FACE KEIGHLEY COUGARS (A):
Keven Appo - Sponsored by Roy Sunderland
Joe Arundel - Sponsored by The Pitchside Crew
Jordan Baldwinson - Sponsored by Vicki & Graeme Sharp
Ben Blackmore - Sponsored in memory of the Trotter Family
Chester Butler - Sponsored by John & Diane Butler
George Flanagan Snr - Sponsored by Captain Hornblower, Carol and Tony
David Foggin-Johnston - Sponsored by Dave Green & Anne Fish
Brad Foster - Sponsored by 1st Safari Thornton Lodge Nursery
Kieran Gill - Sponsored by John Hazell & William Shepherd
Tom Holmes - Sponsored by HF Wealth
Josh Johnson - Sponsored by ATM Events
Myles Lawford - Sponsored by TrustFord Bradford
Jordan Lilley - Sponsored by 39 Steps Consulting
Dec Patton - Sponsored by GH Premier Consultancy
Luis Roberts - Available To Sponsor. Call 0333 323 5075.
George Roby - Sponsored by MRT Chemicals
Fenton Rogers - Sponsored by Saddleworth Holiday Rentals
Leon Ruan - Available To Sponsor. Call 0333 323 5075.
Ebon Scurr - Sponsored by Bull-tech Solutions/In Memory of Sheila McCormick
Liam Tindall - Sponsored by Sandy and Richard Monro
Aj Wallace - Sponsored by Martin, Ros and Ric Tonks
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