Some other points from last night:

They are assessing the dual reg options. They hate the system but it was necessary in 2017. Nothing decided for 2018 at the moment.

They are looking to recruit players from the world cup. Players must play two games then they’re eligible for visas. They are “going to be all over it”. Hopefully this will mean no c0ckups like when they signed Phoenix Hunapo.

Chalmers thought the legal case was a major reason behind the slump in form this season since 14 players currently with the club were part of it. I’m not sure I agree with that analysis. Some of those 14 players may be part of the 2018 squad but he said they don’t hold anything against them. They’re not sure why they’re part of the case. Case to be heard in January apparently.

I asked about possibility of further forums since this was the only proper communication we’d had since they took over. Was promised we wouldn’t have to wait a year before the next.

I didn’t get chance to ask about the spelling mistakes in the press releases – I spoke to Stuart Duffy who said he was aware of the problem and had raised it. He suggested people write to Andrew.Chalmers@bradfordbulls.co.uk and make the point. So over to you lot. If he’s aiming to sell 2-3k season tickets and re-engage with business and other institutions this aspect of communication needs to improve or people will think the Bulls are a bunch of amateurs.

My feelings were mixed at the end of it. On the positive side he has a plan. It’s going to mean building from the bottom up over the next 3-4 years. Whether we will achieve it is another matter. I think he under estimates the disconnect some people feel and he’ll struggle to achieve his season ticket sales target unless there’s a steady stream of positive news to make people feel enthusiastic. At these kind of events you get the true hard core and there were plenty of people in the room ready to believe in anything they were told. It’s the ones that weren’t there that he needs to reach out to. We’ve heard it all before about “living within our means” so I just hope he’s right about that. We can only hope these plans are followed through it’s up to us as individuals whether we buy into it. I want to believe but still have my doubts, I’ll wait to see what progress we make in the off season before deciding on a season ticket or not.

Some other points from last night:

They are assessing the dual reg options. They hate the system but it was necessary in 2017. Nothing decided for 2018 at the moment.

They are looking to recruit players from the world cup. Players must play two games then they’re eligible for visas. They are “going to be all over it”. Hopefully this will mean no c0ckups like when they signed Phoenix Hunapo.

Chalmers thought the legal case was a major reason behind the slump in form this season since 14 players currently with the club were part of it. I’m not sure I agree with that analysis. Some of those 14 players may be part of the 2018 squad but he said they don’t hold anything against them. They’re not sure why they’re part of the case. Case to be heard in January apparently.

I asked about possibility of further forums since this was the only proper communication we’d had since they took over. Was promised we wouldn’t have to wait a year before the next.

I didn’t get chance to ask about the spelling mistakes in the press releases – I spoke to Stuart Duffy who said he was aware of the problem and had raised it. He suggested people write to Andrew.Chalmers@bradfordbulls.co.uk and make the point. So over to you lot. If he’s aiming to sell 2-3k season tickets and re-engage with business and other institutions this aspect of communication needs to improve or people will think the Bulls are a bunch of amateurs.

My feelings were mixed at the end of it. On the positive side he has a plan. It’s going to mean building from the bottom up over the next 3-4 years. Whether we will achieve it is another matter. I think he under estimates the disconnect some people feel and he’ll struggle to achieve his season ticket sales target unless there’s a steady stream of positive news to make people feel enthusiastic. At these kind of events you get the true hard core and there were plenty of people in the room ready to believe in anything they were told. It’s the ones that weren’t there that he needs to reach out to. We’ve heard it all before about “living within our means” so I just hope he’s right about that. We can only hope these plans are followed through it’s up to us as individuals whether we buy into it. I want to believe but still have my doubts, I’ll wait to see what progress we make in the off season before deciding on a season ticket or not.