Well done Fax. To win a game, with 12 men, and not even have to play ‘that good’ shows just how horrible Bradford are at the moment.

You deserved the win and we deserve an apology for that utter tripe but no doubt we will get the usual hot air pumped out despite having one of the most experienced coaches in the game.

What a sweet morning to wake up to a few highlights from the game. I said to people around me who were panicking around me after the 1st minute that we would still give them a game despite been a man down. I thought winning may be a stretch but if we could be near them with 10 minutes to go we would be the fitter team. I just feel that could be a huge win for our season, not just in the sense that its a win over our rivals, but the way something like that can galvanise a squad. Its not like we have been playing bad but all it takes is something like that to make a difference. As the game wore on I were disappointed we hadn't put more points on the board because their try in the second half was very much against the run of play and we could have caved at that point. Not this team though.

I thought we could have been on a hiding to nothing after the first minute but with team spirit, tenacity and fitness we were the better team. Amazing scenes at the end, Louis going in over 2 Bulls players on the floor. Thanks also go to Grixy and his team for the fitness shown by the players. A great night.

Fully deserved win for you lot, but as I commented on our board we deserved to lose more than anything.

Don’t know why there was panic in your end, I said 10 minutes after the card that you would win. Negative, 1 man rugby with an extra man.

You had more desire, grit, determination and ultimately more quality too.

Did they announce the attendance figure?

They’ve stopped doing it since crowds have gone downhill.

Looked about 2k to me.

Hardly covers the cost of the electric

I would of taken any win after Jacobs sending off which I couldn't see what happened to justify a red card. And then we started giving away silly penalties and i thought this is not going to be our night. But as the game wore on it became clear that we had a very good chance of winning and Bradford's tactics off trying to run over the top of us for pretty much 80 minutes did there cause no good. Both sides had no problems making meters it was what to do next was the problem we had the excuse of being a man down but even so we still created numbers out wide but there seemed to be a lack of understanding between the players like they have not played together before and that resulted in a fair few chances going to waste. But one thing you could not question was the resilience and effort from the whole team and i thought salty for a winger put in one hell of a shift. If we can continue to put that sort of effort and commitment in and find a way to gel with the ball in hand we will take some beating we need to find a way to replicate the attack we showed against featherstone.

Jacob was sitting on the Bulls player punching him in the head in the style of Ben Flower. So that was a red card. Il like to know what caused him to have that reaction. Jacob had blood pouring from an eye injury as he walked off.

Yeah from the highlights no problem with Fairbanks red at all but Hallas threw the first punch hence the cut on Fairbank's head and him losing it. It seems Fairbank was the only player punished because he got the more obviosu punches in. Hallas didn't like been sent backwards which probably was the reason he threw one. I love how delighted Lilley was in trying to get Fairbank sent off. Not sure which contribution of his I enjoyed more, that one or his grubber kick to touch with about 10 minutes to go that screamed we are hanging on for dear life in this game against 12 men.

Yes deffo red , punches hallas while down on the ground , it is retaliation and if fairbank is cut then obviously hallas does something, an educated guess and from what I’ve seen from the highlights it seems hallas forearm/elbow swipes fairbank in the face , a palm wouldn’t cause a cut , not sure if the rfl disciplinary can retrospectively punish players but unfortunately fairbank is looking at a lengthy suspension.

Where can I see the highlights?

Facebook , usually uploaded to you tube later but can fluctuate on timescales.

Ta

It should be on Fax tv and by the way Yippee.

I’ve watched the highlights of the first 2 minutes and can’t really see anything, might try on tv rather than iPad.

Ive just watched the game back and I really can't get over how much fitter we looked than Bradford despite playing a man short. Brandon Moore was excellent and they really can't handle him and Titus Gwaze had a huge impact as well, he has been a really good signing. If anything its only some outstanding last ditch tackles by Bradford that stopped us winning the game by a greater margin. Another thing that stood out was just how bad our last tackle options were in the second half, even 50% better and you get the feeling we would have taken control of the game. our half backs looked a lot better than Lilley and Patton and I just don't get Lilley. Everything seems forced with him, where as Keyes just looks a natural Lilley everything just looks manufactured like he is not himself and more doing what he either thinks his role involves or what he has been told. His whole body language through the game was probably a good indication of where bradford were at for Halifax and Lilley played the second half like Bradford were the team hanging on with 12 players, even the drop goal in the 1st half said the same and Im sure that were discussed in our dressing room at half time.

Yes I’ve watched the game back too and if you hadn’t have seen the fairbank sending off you wouldn’t have been able to tell we were a man down . I know Grix gets a lot of criticism but by the celebrations at the end and the 2nd half against Whitehaven the players certainly buy into his philosophies and seem to be bonding well , the game will have been a great confidence booster and hopefully we can start to progress through the season. Based on what I saw of the fairbank/ hallas incident I’d be disappointed if only fairbank was punished.

Funny we have the same league record and the Bulls have just had to put out a statement in the last few minutes about recent results which looks another knee jerk reaction. Totally agree about the Fairbank incident, no way he gets that cut and needs the doctor to remove him from the field for a head assesment by accident. Fairbank got punished because he got the better punches in thats all.

Given that hallas is on the ground facing up with not a lot of momentum for a punch I’d make an educated guess that it was an elbow swipe to cause a cut as opposed to a fist , one of his relatives posted on fb that it required ten stitches so obviously caused some damage. Yes seen the statement on Twitter, let’s face it all fans can be fickle and I myself can be too critical too quickly at times when emotions get the better of me , I think the difference is we can see progress and even though our start has been inconsistent just like Bradfords the team as lots of positives . I mean odsal and Bradfords brand of rugby is poor especially on that pitch it’s really boring, are you really gonna pay to watch that week in week out . We have some exciting players and score some decent tries , can’t wait for gee to make an appearance and from what I’ve seen on social media Knowles is aiming for the York home game so that ll be like two new signings.

I couldn't see during the match on Friday what happened between fairbank and hallas but having watched it back a few times i thought jacob was well within his rights to defend himself. It goes without saying that if you do retaliate in that manner you will get sent off but 10 minutes in the bin for each player would of done for me but that isn't in the rules mores the pity. As for the bradford fans being unhappy i couldn't agree more with there unhappiness they pay there money and are entitled to express there opinions. And to be fair they have had these concerns for some time it is not easy turning up week in week out and handing over your money during these times when money for most is very tight to watch crap. The times when a coach would do the right thing and fall on there sword is few and far between these days they have to be dragged out kicking and screaming. All in all from the out side looking in kear as taken bradford as far as he can and should be replaced as coach.

I've always liked John Kear and the job he's doing at Bradford has further endeared him to me.
As for the sending off....we have to accept-if not like-the pathetically soft way the game has gone,in the interest of safety.
By this mantle now,there can be no scenario where the Bradford lad escapes at least a yellow.

I agree on everything you've said BJ.

JK leaves Bulls by mutual consent. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/37 ... -john-kear

JK leaves Bulls by mutual consent. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/37 ... -john-kear

Shame,but if you allow members of your team to consistantly turn up unfit you pay the price,even on your ty,illegal narrow pitch.Grix heeded this lesson early on with the likes of Murrell.