Can't really argue HamsterChops. However if this is the only way they'll get fixed up then I'm happy to help given that they're specifically for the U16s and U19s.

Yeah and I think that's why Bullbuilder will have agreed to pay for it. Otherwise it just won't get done.

Our young lads defeated 2nd placed Wigan tonight 28-18. Well done all.

Diskin will be hard to replace as a coach for the academy.

Bradford Bulls U16s 70 v City of Hull Academy 4.

Wow.

Anyone know how the charity walk fared? Was the money raised to do up the academy training facilities?

Just over £2k raised IIRC. www.bullbuilder.co.uk/news/

Just over £2k raised IIRC. www.bullbuilder.co.uk/news/

Quote ="Bullseye"Just over £2k raised IIRC. www.bullbuilder.co.uk/news/'" Well on the way to the £5k target then. A very good start, thanks for that.

Quote ="Bullseye"Just over £2k raised IIRC. www.bullbuilder.co.uk/news/'" Well on the way to the £5k target then. A very good start, thanks for that.

www.totalrl.com/five-clubs-rated ... velopment/ Great news about our Academy - considering relative budgets that's a credit to John Bastian and his team.

www.totalrl.com/five-clubs-rated ... velopment/ Great news about our Academy - considering relative budgets that's a credit to John Bastian and his team.

I think our under 19s just beat Widnes recently too, who are one of the 'outstanding' rated bunch. Promising.

Please support BullBuilders Race Night... we can then offer more support to our Under 19s & under 16's by purchasing new equipment for their use. We are one of the lucky clubs to have retained our young talents - lets keep up the good work.

Thanks to all at bulls builder had a good night

Thanks to all at bulls builder had a good night

The Under 19s beat the highly rated Catalan Dragons but it has barely rated a mention, I didn't see any mention on the official site, Facebook or Twitter.
Very poor imo, well done to the team.
If anyone saw the game, who were the standouts ?

There is a report on the Bulls site - no headline on the news page but by following the links in the match section there's a full account.
I wasn't there so cannot give a first hand account but a friend tells me that Trueman impressed again as did Bentley and Kirk. The report suggests that it was a great team performance.
What particularly impresses me is that Catalans are 2nd in the U19's table- only Saints are above them. And Catalans have a superb youth structure, recently recognised in the RL assessment. So a good omen for the future.
I think Matt Diskin has said he believes around 8 of the current U19 squad could make the first team squad next year. I suspect that including young players developed in house is a key part of Rohan Smith' plans.

Looks like Cameron Scott's off to Warrington next year. Big shame if true. Quality Wyke junior.

You can watch the full game on BullsTV if you want.

Another big win this time for our U16s. Hammering Wakefield 42-10. Lets get as many as these young players signed up full time.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a few more U19s graduate to first team next year.

Well i would hope at least 6.

Joe Brown, Jacob Trueman, Liam Kirk, James Bentley, Ross Oakes and Daniel Waite-Pullman all have the potential to have this team built around them.

Nope. Signed for the Bulls. Brilliant news.

How old is he?

16 I think. He's a a centre, played for England academy this year. Best back prospect we've had for a while.

Really really hope this is true. Agreed he is one of the best prospects we have had for a while. Think he was top scorer in England's tour of France this year. Would be an amazing coup for the club!

Absolutely delighted that 6 of our under 19's have signed professional contacts. Congratulations to Liam Kirk , Ross Oakes, James Bentley,Brandon Pickersgill, Josh Rickett and Brandan Wilkinson.

I saw the highlights package of Daniel Wait-Pullman on YouTube by his manager, he looks a great talent with good footwork for his size. he isn't one of the recent signings though, could it be that he has been snapped up by another club ?