Looking at our forwards, I think we've got a pack that's good enough to get us into SL. I know it's only been 4 matches, but when everyone's back fit, there'll be some real competition.

Props I'd go with Sidlow & Clough starting with Kavanagh & Clarke on the bench.

Back row is where it gets difficult, the players I'd rate good enough at the moment are Olbison, Pitts, Lovegrove (definitely not a prop), Haggerty (after his 2nd half performance), Ferguson and Mellor. That's before/if we get a scrum half, then we have Addy in the mix aswell.

I'd probably go with Olbison, Haggerty & Lovegrove starting with Addy (can also go to hooker) & Ferguson on the bench. That's if we do eventually sign a scrum half who can kick conversions!

In my opinion, that pack and bench should definitely compete with the lower SL teams. Maybe we're one big impact prop (Fui Fui Moi type) away.

I would agree with that entirely. If a back goes down injured, Danny Versatility could go into the centres, he's played there for Scotland and would do a makeshift job is push came to shove.

I agree with the above post and further more,both pitts and olbison could do a job in the centres if required which rules out the need for a back in the bench

The quality of our forwards should mean there is [inever[/i any need to play anyone who is less than 100% fit - that, along with the obvious competition for places, is the best thing of all, to me.

www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/pos ... ldham-trip Well it seems that Clough is close to a comeback - he's been named in our 19 man squad. I hope this isn't a response to Sidlow's injury.

www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/pos ... ldham-trip Well it seems that Clough is close to a comeback - he's been named in our 19 man squad. I hope this isn't a response to Sidlow's injury.

If he's basically 'fit', then I don't see any problem to be honest. He could do 'lauaki' type cameo and build up his match fitness. I feel confident that if Cloughie plays for 15 minutes then we'll get 15 minutes of valuable play form him.

If he's not fit, then my earlier post applies - I don't accept that a game against Oldham is desperate times. [iIf[/i a 'nearly fit' bloke has to be risked, particularly an important one like Clough, then the game isn't worth it - even if we lose it wouldn't be [ithat[/i important in the great scheme of things, I mean, I doubt the game is going to be looked at as a, 'four-pointer', at the end of the season.