I think some Leythers might be getting a bit ahead of themselves if they’re tipping a win by 40. They’ve had it relatively easy last year and may have got used to running away with games. Signing Moi Moi and beating Wigan in pre season has put them on a high.

I expect a closer game than a 40 point stuffing. Leigh are well drilled and have had the benefit of a settled squad so they’re favourites but a win for us is definitely possible. I hope their players take us as lightly as some of their fans!

They're also used to winning, and that breeds a trust in your mates to give everything.

A look at their squad immediately tells you that they are a lot more than the sum of their parts and that Rowley is a serious coach. I haven't seen them play but I've heard they are a big, physical side who keep coming.

At Headingley the defensive structure looked much improved. To me I thought there were fewer missed tackles and when Leeds broke through there was usually a player or players available to recover.Of the 6 Leeds tries, 2 were directly attributable to our attacking errors - the interception early doors and Purtells attempt to intercept. Only Lelulais try under the post displayed a basic lack of defensive structure.
As noted by many the set of props is a promising mix of solid and impact players. I think Lauaki is a gamble but if that gamble doesn't come off there's enough in numbers and quality to cover.Conroy and Halafihi looked sharp
I was particularly impressed by the improvement in Olbison's technique. Paired with Ferguson ,our second row could be formidable.

On most of the forums and boards we are being accused of being big headed but I haven't seen many (in fact no one on here) bigging us up.

Yet Leigh fans have gone through the roof with the arrogance.

I have not heard any arrogance from any bulls supporters and clearly Leigh are a quality team in the Championship.

I am confident we will perform when it matters, the loss of the Hudds game is a shame as it was an additional match the team needed for testing different scenarios.

I doubt any but the most rose-tinted Leigh fans are expecting an easy win against Bradford.

Bookies have us as level for that 1st match and they aren't usually too far off.

I think/hope Leigh will edge it but we'll need to be at our best and keep silly errors and pens to a minimum.

Should be a great game, can't wait.

On facebook all I read is "typical bradford think they are gonna walk it". But you scan up and down the thread and not one bulls fan is saying that. Some chippy fans desperately WANT us to be arrogant so they can justify their ignorant ranting.

Like you say I have no axe to grind with Leigh but they are exuding overconfidence. Even some feath fans think they are going to "smash it" after signing gaz "what's a contract? " carvell.

Fev have signed Wood, Carvell in the props and Maitua in the second row, plus another big prop from Newtown Jets, Verlinden. If Hay gets them on the pitch and rolling they'll be a handful in the Championship no doubt.

" Paired with Ferguson ,our second row could be formidable."

IF we see Ferguson - what on earth has been happening since we signed him?

Most championship fans have learnt over the years that our loveable Clown and his side kicks are not to be taken too seriously, meanwhile back in the real world most of us (the other Leigh fans) expect us to start the season just like the last one by winning the first three game 52 to not very many.

Looking at the photo's posted on the Bulls facebook page it seems Ferguson has been fully involved in this weeks "army experience" so lets hope he's nearing full fitness to play..