2023 Bradford Bulls season

This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2023 season. This is the Bulls' fifth consecutive season in the Championship.

2023 Bradford Bulls season
Championship Rank8th
Challenge Cup5th Round
2023 recordWins: 7; Draws: 0; Losses: 6
Points scoredFor: 314; Against: 287
Team information
ChairmanNigel Wood
Head CoachLee Greenwood (was Mark Dunning)
Captain
StadiumOdsal Stadium
High attendance4,870 vs. Whitehaven R.L.F.C.
Top scorers
TriesTom Holmes (8)
GoalsDec Patton (32)
PointsDec Patton (68)
< 2022 List of seasons 2024 >

Season review

July 2022

Loose forward Ben Evans signed a 2 year deal with Barrow Raiders for next season.[1] Prop Daniel Fleming left the Bulls to join promotion chasing Featherstone Rovers.[2]

August 2022

On loan second row forward Chester Butler became the first signing of the 2023 season as it was announced that he would leave the Huddersfield Giants to sign a 2 year deal at the Bulls.[3] The second signing of the season came in the form of experienced RFL Championship winger Ben Blackmore from Dewsbury Rams on a 1 year deal.[4] Halfback Tom Holmes from Featherstone Rovers became the third signing for the 2023 season.[5]

September 2022

Second row Brad England signed a 1 year extension to his contract to keep him at the club for the 2023 season.[6] The Bulls signed prop/loose forward Brad Foster on a 1 year deal from fellow RFL Championship side London Broncos.[7] Club captain Steve Crossley announced that he would leave the club at the end of his contract and would eventually sign for RFL League 1 side Hunslet R.L.F.C..[8][9] Veteran second rower Aaron Murphy signed a contract with Sheffield Eagles for the 2023 season.[10] Young hooker Thomas Doyle signed a 2 year contract with RFL League 1 champions and recently promoted Keighley Cougars whilst veteran hooker George Flanagan signed a new 1 year extension to stay at the Bulls.[11][12] Winger David Foggin-Johnston signed an extension to his contract keeping him at the club for the 2023 season.[13] Joe Burton became the latest member of the squad to leave as he signed up with RFL League 1 side Hunslet R.L.F.C..[14] Championship second-row stalwart Sam Scott signed a 1 year extension with the club following an injury ravaged season.[15]

October 2022

Prop forward Anthony Walker joined former coach John Kear as he signed a deal to play for Widnes Vikings for 2023.[16] Winger Matty Dawson-Jones signed a two year deal with fellow RFL Championship side Sheffield Eagles.[17] The Bulls announced a shock signing in the form of 2017 Super League Grand Final winner Jack Walker on a one year permanent contract from Leeds Rhinos.[18] Bradford also announced the signing of prop forward Dalton Desmond-Walker from 2022 RFL League 1 winner Keighley Cougars.[19] The Bulls recruitment continued with the signing of seasoned professional Bodene Thompson, the New Zealand born second rower joined from local rivals Leeds Rhinos on a one year deal.[20] Prop forward Michael Hoyle signed a one year extension to keep him at the club, meanwhile Elliot Kear joined Batley Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[21] Former Dewsbury Rams coach Lee Greenwood joined the club as Mark Dunning's assistant coach for the upcoming season.[22] Loose forward Sam Hallas joined Australian side Kurri Kurri Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[23]

November 2022

Bradford's recruitment continued with the signing of centre Max Clarke on a short-term deal from Hull F.C..[24] Welsh centre Rhys Evans announced his retirement from rugby league.[25] After spending much of 2022 on loan, fullback Elliot Hall signed for Doncaster R.L.F.C. on a permanent deal.[26] The 2023 fixtures were released and it was revealed that the Bulls would host Whitehaven R.L.F.C. in the opening game and would face local rivals Keighley Cougars in this seasons Summer Bash.[27] The Bulls announced the signing of two young players on a season long loan from Huddersfield Giants, the first being hooker George Roby and also prop Fenton Rodgers.[28][29] Huddersfield Giants prop forward Michael Lawrence joined the Bulls on a two year deal.[30] Prop Samy Kibula departed the club and joined Batley Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[31] Winger Ryan Millar left the club by mutual consent and he eventually joined Widnes Vikings.[32][33] The Bulls signed Papua New Guinea second-row international Keven Appo after impressing at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[34]

December 2022

The Bulls announced that they would face Huddersfield Giants in a pre-season friendly on 22 January 2023 at Odsal Stadium and also will play Dewsbury Rams at Crown Flatt on 15 January 2023. [35][36] The final friendly was announced as the Bulls will face Leeds Rhinos on the 29 January 2023 at Headingley Stadium in a new annual fixture for the Keith Howard Foundation trophy.[37] Coach Dunning revealed that prop forward Michael Lawrence would be the captain for the 2023 season while Bodene Thompson would be the vice captain.[38] It was announced that emerging young talent George Flanagan Jr would sign for Huddersfield Giants at the end of 2023 for the 2024 season for a fee of around £85,000.[39] New prop forward Dalton Desmond-Walker announced his shock departure via social media after spending only two months with the club.[40]

January 2023

To start the new year off the Bulls announced the signing of centre Joe Arundel following his departure from Halifax Panthers.[41][42] The 2023 squad numbers were revealed with notable numbers being taken, fullback Jack Walker took the number 31 shirt (the one he debuted with for Leeds Rhinos) rather than the traditional number 1. Captain Michael Lawrence will wear the number 10 shirt whilst George Flanagan would wear the number 9.[43] Second rower Sam Scott announced he was retiring immediately after failing to overcome a recurring injury.[44] Bradford started their pre-season with a convincing 34-16 win over Dewsbury Rams, new signings Brad Foster, Joe Arundel and Jack Walker all crossed for tries whilst young half Myles Lawford kicked five goals as well as scoring a try himself.[45] The scheduled friendly against Huddersfield Giants was cancelled due to a frozen pitch.[46] After the departure of Desmond-Walker and the retirement of Scott, Bradford bolstered their pack by signing experienced forward Josh Johnson from Widnes Vikings.[47] The Bulls finished pre-season with a 24-10 loss to local rivals Leeds Rhinos.[48]

February 2023

The Bulls began the 2023 RFL Championship season with a comfortable 24-8 win over Whitehaven R.L.F.C., last years top try scorer Kieran Gill got off the mark with two tries whilst Chester Butler and George Flanagan both scored tries.[49] Following the positive start to the season, the Bulls were brought back down to earth with a 32-16 loss to York Knights, winger David Foggin-Johnston, Jordan Lilley and vice captain Bodene Thompson all scored however it was not enough to prevent the Bulls first defeat of the season.[50] Prop forward Masi Matongo was announced as the latest signing for the Bulls following a successful trial period from York Knights.[51]

Milestones
  • Round 1: Tom Holmes, Ben Blackmore, Michael Lawrence, Bodene Thompson, Brad Foster, Fenton Rodgers and Jack Walker made their debuts for the Bulls.
  • Round 2: George Roby made his debut for the Bulls.
  • Round 2: Bodene Thompson scored his 1st try for the Bulls.
  • Round 3: Keven Appo made his debut for the Bulls.
  • Round 3: Ben Blackmore and Tom Holmes scored their 1st try for the Bulls.
  • Round 4: Josh Johnson made his debut for the Bulls.
  • Round 4: Dec Patton reached 200 points for the Bulls.
  • CCR3: Jayden Myers made his debut for the Bulls.
  • CCR3: Keiran Gill scored his 2nd hat-trick for the Bulls.
  • CCR3: Keven Appo, Brad Foster and Jayden Myers scored their 1st try for the Bulls.
  • CCR3: Dec Patton kicked his 100th goal for the Bulls.
  • CCR3: George Flanagan Jr kicked his 1st goal for the Bulls.
  • Round 6: Leon Ruan made his debut for the Bulls.
  • Round 7: Luis Roberts made his debut for the Bulls.
  • CCR4: Jansin Turgut made his debut for the Bulls.
  • CCR4: Chester Butler scored his 1st hat-trick for the Bulls.
  • CCR4: Billy Jowitt and Fenton Rodgers scored their 1st try for the Bulls.
  • CCR4: Myles Lawford kicked his 1st goal for the Bulls.
  • Round 8: Jack Bibby made his debut for the Bulls.
  • Round 8: Keiran Gill scored his 25th try and reached 100 points for the Bulls.
  • Round 8: Sam Walters scored his 1st try for the Bulls.
  • Round 9: Rob Butler made his debut for the Bulls.
  • CCR5: Jason Qareqare made his debut for the Bulls.
  • Round 10: Luis Roberts and Jack Walker scored their 1st try for the Bulls.

Pre-season friendlies
LEGEND
  Win
  Draw
  Loss
DateCompetitionVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttReport
15 January 2023Pre SeasonDewsbury RamsACrown FlattW34-16Arundel, Foster, Gill, Lawford, Lilley, WalkerLawford 5/6AttReport
22 January 2023Pre SeasonHuddersfield GiantsHOdsal StadiumN/AP-P---Report
29 January 2023Pre SeasonLeeds RhinosAHeadingley StadiumL10-24Arundel, FlanaganPatton 0/1, Flanagan Jr 1/14,400Report

Player appearances
  • Friendly games only
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1Tom HolmesSOxSO
2Ben BlackmoreWxW
3Joe ArundelBxC
4Keiran GillCxC
5David Foggin-JohnstonWxW
6Dec PattonxSH
7Jordan LilleyHxH
8Jordan Baldwinsonx
9George FlanaganxxB
10Michael Lawrencex
11Brad EnglandSRxx
12Chester ButlerLxL
13Bodene ThompsonxxSR
14Ebon Scurrx
15Ajahni WallaceSRxSR
16Brad FosterPxP
17Josh JohnsonxxB
18Keven Appoxxx
19Max ClarkeBxB
20Billy Jowittxxx
21Fenton RodgersPxP
22George RobyxxB
25Myles LawfordSHxB
26George Flanagan JrBxB
30Jaden MyersCxB
31Jack WalkerFBxFB
32Marcus GreenBxB
33Bradley Hoxxx
34Michael HoyleBxx
n/aWill AdamsBxx
n/aBailey ArnoldBxx
n/aJaden BarracloughBxB
n/aLewis CamdenBxx
n/aKian FisherBxx
n/aHarry GrayBxx
n/aAiden ScullyBxx

= Injured

= Suspended

Table
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Featherstone Rovers 11 11 0 0 458 102 +356 22 League Leaders' Shield
2 Sheffield Eagles 11 8 0 3 329 182 +147 16
3 Toulouse Olympique 11 7 0 4 340 128 +212 14
4 Halifax Panthers 11 7 0 4 288 214 +74 14
5 Batley Bulldogs 11 7 0 4 199 219 −20 14
6 Widnes Vikings 11 6 0 5 222 201 +21 12
7 Bradford Bulls 11 6 0 5 230 275 −45 12
8 York Knights 11 5 0 6 200 233 −33 10
9 Keighley Cougars 11 5 0 6 240 304 −64 10
10 London Broncos 11 4 0 7 220 284 −64 8
11 Whitehaven 11 4 0 7 159 338 −179 8
12 Swinton Lions 11 3 0 8 159 282 −123 6
13 Barrow Raiders 11 2 1 8 188 243 −55 5
14 Newcastle Thunder 11 1 1 9 152 379 −227 3
Updated to match(es) played on 14 May 2023. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) Competition points; 2) Points difference; 3) Points percentage (points scored/points conceded x 100)

RFL Championship
LEGEND
  Win
  Draw
  Loss
  Postponed

2023 Championship

DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttLive on TVReport
5 February 2023Championship1Whitehaven R.L.F.C.HOdsal StadiumW24-8Gill (2), Butler, FlanaganPatton 4/44,870-Report
13 February 2023Championship2York KnightsAYork Community StadiumL16-32Foggin-Johnston, Lilley, ThompsonPatton 2/32,381Viaplay SportsReport
19 February 2023Championship3Widnes VikingsHOdsal StadiumW14-12Blackmore, Foggin-Johnston, HolmesPatton 1/34,827-Report
25 February 2023Championship4Toulouse OlympiqueHOdsal StadiumW28-18Arundel, Flanagan, Tindall, WallacePatton 6/62,798-Report
6 March 2023Championship5Featherstone RoversAPost Office RoadL12-26Arundel, Gill, HolmesPatton 0/34,809Viaplay SportsReport
19 March 2023Championship6Sheffield EaglesHOdsal StadiumW32-18Holmes (2), Arundel, Flanagan, TindallPatton 6/73,004-Report
26 March 2023Championship7Keighley CougarsACougar ParkL6-34TindallPatton 1/14,793-Report
10 April 2023Championship8Halifax PanthersAShay StadiumW26-22Baldwinson, Gill, Holmes, WaltersPatton 5/53,053Viaplay SportsReport
16 April 2023Championship9Batley BulldogsHOdsal StadiumL16-21Foggin-Johnston, Holmes, JowittPatton 1/2, Lilley 1/13,330-Report
7 May 2023Championship10Barrow RaidersACraven ParkL12-46Roberts, WalkerPatton 1/4, Lilley 1/1Attendance-Report
14 May 2023Championship11Swinton LionsHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
27/28 May 2023Summer Bash12Keighley CougarsNYork Community StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceSky SportsReport
2 June 2023Championship13Newcastle ThunderAKingston ParkW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceViaplay SportsReport
11 June 2023Championship14London BroncosHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
18 June 2023Championship15Halifax PanthersHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
24 June 2023Championship16Toulouse OlympiqueAStade Ernest-WallonW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
2 July 2023Championship17Keighley CougarsHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
9 July 2023Championship18Widnes VikingsAHalton StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
16 July 2023Championship19Whitehaven R.L.F.C.ARecreation GroundW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
23 July 2023Championship20Barrow RaidersHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
6 August 2023Championship21Batley BulldogsAMount PleasantW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
20 August 2023Championship22Newcastle ThunderHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
27 August 2023Championship23Swinton LionsAHeywood RoadW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
3 September 2023Championship24Featherstone RoversHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
10 September 2023Championship25York KnightsHOdsal StadiumW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
17 September 2023Championship26London BroncosAPlough LaneW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport
22 September 2023Championship27Sheffield EaglesAOlympic Legacy ParkW/D/LScoreTry ScorersGoal ScorersAttendanceTVReport

Player appearances
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= Injured

= Suspended

Challenge Cup
LEGEND
  Win
  Draw
  Loss
DateCompetitionRndVrsH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttTVReport
12 March 2023Challenge Cup3rdYork AcornHOdsal StadiumW62-6Gill (3), Scurr (2), Appo, Flanagan Jr, Foster, Lawford, Myers, PattonPatton 5/6, Flanagan Jr 4/51,143-Report
2 April 2023Challenge Cup4thMidlands HurricanesHOdsal StadiumW66-18Butler (3), Holmes (2), Jowitt (2), Appo, Arundel, Lawford, RodgersLawford 11/111,003-Report
22 April 2023Challenge Cup5thHalifax PanthersAShay StadiumL0-26--2,146BBC SportReport

Player appearances
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1Tom HolmesxSOSO
2Ben BlackmorexWW
3Joe ArundelCC
4Keiran GillCC
5David Foggin-JohnstonWW
6Dec PattonSOxSH
7Jordan LilleyxHH
8Jordan BaldwinsonBP
9George FlanaganHxx
10Michael Lawrence
11Brad England
12Chester ButlerSRSRL
13Bodene ThompsonSR
14Ebon ScurrBPP
15Ajahni WallaceSRB
16Brad FosterLLB
17Josh JohnsonPBB
18Keven AppoPSRSR
19Max Clarkexxx
20Billy JowittxFBB
21Fenton RodgersBBP
22George Robyxxx
25Myles LawfordSHSHx
26George Flanagan JrFBxx
29Rob ButlerxxB
30Jayden MyersWCC
31Jack WalkerFB
32Marcus GreenBxx
33Bradley Hoxxx
34Michael Hoylexxx
37Jason QareqarexxW
39Jansin TurgutxBx

Squad statistics
Further information: Bradford Bulls
  • Appearances and points include (Championship, Challenge Cup and Play-offs) as of 7 May 2023.
No Player Position Age Previous Club Apps Tries Goals DG Points
1 Tom Holmes Stand off 27 Featherstone Rovers 11 8 0 0 32
2 Ben Blackmore Wing 30 Dewsbury Rams 9 1 0 0 4
3 Joe Arundel Centre 32 Halifax Panthers 10 4 0 0 16
4 Kieran Gill Centre 27 Newcastle Thunder 12 7 0 0 28
5 David Foggin-Johnston Wing 26 Hunslet R.L.F.C. 7 3 0 0 12
6 Declan Patton Stand off 27 Salford Red Devils 12 1 32 0 68
7 Jordan Lilley Scrum half 26 Leeds Rhinos 12 1 2 0 8
8 Jordan Baldwinson Prop 28 York City Knights 12 1 0 0 4
9 George Flanagan Hooker 36 Hunslet R.L.F.C. 11 3 0 0 12
10 Michael Lawrence Prop 33 Huddersfield Giants 4 0 0 0 0
11 Brad England Second row 28 Doncaster R.L.F.C. 4 0 0 0 0
12 Chester Butler Second row 27 Huddersfield Giants 9 4 0 0 16
13 Bodene Thompson Loose forward 35 Leeds Rhinos 7 1 0 0 4
14 Ebon Scurr Prop 22 Bradford Bulls Academy 8 2 0 0 8
15 Ajahni Wallace Second row 20 Leeds Rhinos 12 1 0 0 4
16 Brad Foster Prop 26 London Broncos 8 1 0 0 4
17 Josh Johnson Prop 29 Widnes Vikings 8 0 0 0 0
18 Keven Appo Loose forward 24 PNG Hunters 10 2 0 0 8
19 Max Clarke Centre 23 Hull F.C. 0 0 0 0 0
20 Billy Jowitt Fullback 21 Bradford Bulls Academy 5 3 0 0 12
21 Fenton Rodgers Prop 19 Huddersfield Giants (Loan) 11 1 0 0 4
22 George Roby Hooker 20 Huddersfield Giants (Loan) 5 0 0 0 0
24 Masi Matongo Prop 27 York Knights 1 0 0 0 0
25 Myles Lawford Scrum half 18 Bradford Bulls Academy 2 2 11 0 30
26 George Flanagan Jr Fullback 18 Bradford Bulls Academy 1 1 4 0 12
29 Rob Butler Prop n/a Wakefield Trinity (Loan) 2 0 0 0 0
30 Jayden Myers Wing 18 Bradford Bulls Academy 5 1 0 0 4
31 Jack Walker Fullback 24 Leeds Rhinos 3 1 0 0 4
32 Marcus Green Prop 18 Bradford Bulls Academy 1 0 0 0 0
33 Bradley Ho Prop 21 Bradford Bulls Academy 0 0 0 0 0
34 Michael Hoyle Prop n/a Army Rugby League 0 0 0 0 0
35 Jack Bibby Prop n/a Huddersfield Giants (Loan) 3 0 0 0 0
36 Sam Walters Second Row 22 Leeds Rhinos (Loan) 1 1 0 0 4
37 Jason Qareqare Wing 20 Castleford Tigers (Loan) 2 0 0 0 0
38 Liam Tindall Wing 21 Leeds Rhinos (Loan) 4 3 0 0 12
39 Jansin Turgut Loose forward 27 Retirement 2 0 0 0 0
42 Leon Ruan Second row n/a Leeds Rhinos (Loan) 2 0 0 0 0
43 Corey Johnson Hooker 22 Leeds Rhinos (Loan) 1 0 0 0 0
44 Luis Roberts Wing n/a Leeds Rhinos (Loan) 3 1 0 0 4
46 James Donaldson Second Row 31 Leeds Rhinos (Loan) 1 0 0 0 0

Transfers

In
Name Position Signed from Date
England Chester Butler Second row Huddersfield Giants August 2022
England Ben Blackmore Wing Dewsbury Rams August 2022
England Tom Holmes Stand off Featherstone Rovers August 2022
England Brad Foster Losse Forward London Broncos September 2022
England Jack Walker Fullback Leeds Rhinos October 2022
Australia Dalton Desmond-Walker Prop Keighley Cougars October 2022
New Zealand Bodene Thompson Second row Leeds Rhinos October 2022
England Max Clarke Centre Hull F.C. November 2022
England George Roby Hooker Huddersfield Giants (Loan) November 2022
England Fenton Rodgers Prop Huddersfield Giants (Loan) November 2022
England Michael Lawrence Prop Huddersfield Giants November 2022
Papua New Guinea Keven Appo Loose forward PNG Hunters November 2022
England Joe Arundel Centre Halifax Panthers January 2023
England Josh Johnson Prop Widnes Vikings January 2023
Zimbabwe Masi Matongo Prop York Knights January 2023
England Jack Bibby Prop Huddersfield Giants (Loan) April 2023
Fiji Jason Qareqare Wing Castleford Tigers (Loan) April 2023
France Jason Baitieri Loose Forward Lézignan Sangliers May 2023

Out
Name Position Club Signed Date
Wales Ben Evans Loose forward Barrow Raiders June 2022
England Daniel Fleming Prop Featherstone Rovers July 2022
England Steve Crossley Prop Hunslet R.L.F.C. September 2022
England Aaron Murphy Second row Sheffield Eagles September 2022
England Thomas Doyle Hooker Keighley Cougars September 2022
England Joe Burton Wing Hunslet R.L.F.C. September 2022
England Anthony Walker Prop Widnes Vikings October 2022
England Matty Dawson-Jones Wing Sheffield Eagles October 2022
Wales Elliot Kear Fullback Batley Bulldogs October 2022
England Sam Hallas Loose forward Kurri Kurri Bulldogs October 2022
Wales Rhys Evans Centre Retirement November 2022
England Elliot Hall Fullback Doncaster R.L.F.C. November 2022
Republic of the Congo Samy Kibula Prop Batley Bulldogs November 2022
England Ryan Millar Wing Widnes Vikings November 2022
Australia Dalton Desmond-Walker Prop Released December 2022
England Sam Scott Second row Retirement January 2023
England Michael Hoyle Prop Released March 2023

Notes

Explanatory notes
  1. Awaiting visa from Papua New Guinea
  2. On loan at Doncaster R.L.F.C.
  3. Returned to Huddersfield Giants
  4. Was at Wakefield Trinity
  5. Returned to Wakefield Trinity
  6. Was at Huddersfield Giants
  7. Was at Castleford Tigers
  8. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  9. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  10. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  11. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  12. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  13. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  14. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  15. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  16. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  17. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  18. Was at Leeds Rhinos
  19. Was at Leeds Rhinos

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