I'm not sure I'd buy into the theory that York will be somehow weaker opposition this week. They will still be on an emotional high and if we start slowly we will be in trouble. If anything, I expect Widnes the week after to be the beneficiary of any lull in performance.

Defensive issues still on show against Donny, let's hope the week off has allowed some extra sessions to tighten things up.

Looks like we're going done the path of two week loans again! 

Konrad Hurrell in on loan, guessing that means Gill isn't fit.

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Hurrell


Only 3 loans and we are almost half way through the season. Much better than last season.

This is a huge opportunity for the Bulls. We're up against a team we've historically struggled with, but the timing couldn't be better. They’re coming off a finals win, likely still celebrating, emotionally drained, and possibly underdone after a weekend on the sauce. There are no excuses here. It's an absolute must-win clash that not only keeps our unbeaten streak alive but also gives us crucial breathing room opening up a 4-point gap on the chasing pack.

Sorry, that's a little OTT in my opinion. 

Important game, yes. 
Season defining, no. 


You'd like to think being at home and the prior week should give us an advantage. Sometimes however a cup final hangover can kick in later than the next game. In fact the euphoria can sometime buoy you on, riding on the crest of a wave as it were. 

I Remember Hurrell when he appeared on the NRL scene as a young player, he certainly made his mark at the time as an off the bench impact player, but disappointling for him he never really made the grade in the long term. Still should certainly help the Bulls and maybe they can keep him on for more than 2 weeks if it proves worthwhile for the Club and him!

So he's played a bit for Fax and Swinton this season, has he played any SL?   Obviously he's in for Gill.  We need a centre.   He's not the player he was and may be targeted by quicker players but he's a handful especially close to the line.   He's physical size is very much in the model of player that Nobby is keen on.  It's a two week loan so not a long term signing.  Let's see how he does.


I'd preferred to have got Myers back on loan.


At least one positive - Hurrell's got loads of followers on social media - way more than most RL players so his signing can only help with the IMG socials engagement 

Bulls 21 man squad. Tom Holmes returns with and Kieran Gill and James Donaldson missing through injury. Peposhi and Hurrell named in the squad as replacements.

Armitage
Bayliss-Brow
Blake
Fulton
Gee
Hallas
Holmes
Hooley
Hurrell
Keyes
Lawrence 
Lilley
MasonMeadows
Michael
Okunbor
Ott
Peposhi
Scurr
Souter
Waine

Hooley


Okunbor


Blake


Hurrell


Armitage


Meadows


Keyes


Bayliss-Brow

Souter


Lawrence 

Fulton

Gee

Hallas



Lilley

Michael

Scurr

Mason



Holmes - 18th man





Ott

Peposhi

Waine

What has happened with Liu, injured?


Thought he did ok in the centres when called upon, albeit perhaps lacked a bit of speed. Big game for Hurrell to try and slot into the side, I expect York to test that side out.


I noticed no cup hangover for KR, going to need a big performance to keep that winning streak going.