Bradford Bulls 2005

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[edit] History Makers - 2005

Position Pld Won Drew Lost Points For Points Against Points Differential Points
3rd of (of 12) 28 18 1 9 1038 684 354 37

After a difficult start to the 2005 season, The Bulls went on a 12 match unbeaten run and managed to win the Super League title from third place by beating Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.


[edit] Fixtures

Date Round Opponent Result Bulls. Opp. Venue Crowd Position
13/02/05 1 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 16 28 Grattan Stadium
20/02/05 Widnes Vikings 22 31 Halton Stadium
25/02/05 Wigan Warriors Won 28 27 JJB Stadium
06/03/05 London Broncos Won 48 22 Grattan Stadium
11/03/05 Leigh Centurions Won 46 6 The Colesium
18/03/05 Hull FC Won 32 22 Grattan Stadium
24/03/05 Leeds Rhinos 12 42 Grattan Stadium
28/03/05 St Helens 27 34 Knowsley Road
03/04/05 Featherstone Rovers Won 80 14 Chris Moyles Stadium
10/04/05 Warrington Wolves 32 35 Warrington
17/04/05 Huddersfield Giants Won 54 10 Grattan Stadium
22/04/05 Wigan Warriors Won 40 8 Grattan Stadium
01/05/05 London Broncos Won 41 26 London
07/05/05 Hull FC 24 26 KC Stadium
13/05/05 Salford City Reds Won 58 0 The Williows
22/05/05 Warrington Wolves 24 44 Grattan Stadium
28/05/05 Hull FC Won 42 24 KC Stadium
05/06/05 St Helens 4 66 Grattan Stadium
11/06/05 Huddersfield Giants Won 20 38 Galpharm Stadium
19/06/05 Widnes Vikings Drew 25 25 Grattan Stadium
01/07/05 Leeds Rhinos 26 36 Headingley
10/07/05 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 34 44 Belle Vue
17/07/05 Leigh Centurions Won 54 12 Grattan Stadium
22/07/05 Salford City Reds Won 24 18 The Willows
07/08/05 Widnes Vikings Won 74 24 Grattan Stadium
14/08/05 Salford City Reds Won 58 12 Grattan Stadium
19/08/05 Leeds Rhinos Won 42 10 Headlingley
02/09/05 Hull FC Won 49 6 Grattan Stadium
11/09/05 Huddersfield Giants Won 52 34 Grattan Stadium
17/09/05 28 St Helens Won 32 18 Knowsley Road
23/09/05 SL PO London Broncos Won 44 22 Grattan Stadium
01/10/05 SL PO Hull FC Won 71 0 Grattan Stadium
07/10/05 SL SF St Helens Won 23 18 Knowsley Road
15/10/05 SL GF Leeds Rhinos Won 15 6 Old Trafford

[edit] Squad

2005 Player Statistics(Super League Only)

No Player Position Pld Tries Goals D Goal YC RC Pts
1 Robbie Paul 25 9 0 0 0 0 36
3 Leon Pryce 25 12 0 0 1 1 48
4 Shontayne Hape 8 8 0 0 0 0 32
5 Lesley Vainikolo 18 25 0 0 0 0 100
6 Michael Withers 17 7 0 0 1 0 28
7 Paul Deacon 28 12 135 4 0 0 322
8 Joe Vagana 27 1 0 0 0 0 4
9 Ian Henderson 10 2 0 0 0 0 8
10 Brad Meyers 25 9 0 0 0 0 36
11 Lee Radford 26 4 0 0 0 0 16
12 Jamie Peacock 28 7 0 0 0 0 28
13 Ben Harris 15 6 0 0 0 0 24
14 Andy Lynch 28 6 0 0 0 0 24
15 Karl Pratt 18 6 0 0 0 0 24
16 Paul Johnson 15 8 0 0 1 0 32
17 Stuart Reardon 23 12 0 0 1 0 48
18 Iestyn Harris 28 14 14 0 1 0 84
19 Jamie Langley 22 9 0 0 0 0 36
20 Matt Cook 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 Karl Pryce 18 15 0 0 0 0 60
23 Ryan Atkins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Adrian Morley 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Brett Ferres 7 1 0 0 0 0 4
27 Rob Parker 23 3 0 0 0 0 12
28 Nicky Saxton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 Stuart Fielden 28 7 0 0 0 0 28
30 Antony Tonks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 Andy Smith 5 1 0 0 0 0 4
Totals 184 149 4 5 1 1038

[edit] Table

Team Played Won Drew Lost For Against Difference Points
St Helens 28 23 1 4 1028 537 491 47
Leeds Rhinos 28 22 0 6 1150 505 645 44
Bradford Bulls 28 18 1 9 1038 684 354 37
Warrington Wolves 28 18 0 10 792 702 90 36
Hull FC 28 15 2 11 756 670 86 32
London Broncos 28 13 2 13 800 718 82 28
Wigan Warriors 28 14 0 14 698 718 -20 28
Huddersfield Giants 28 12 0 16 742 791 -49 24
Salford City Reds 28 11 0 17 549 732 -183 22
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 28 10 0 18 716 997 -281 20
Widnes Vikings 28 6 1 21 598 1048 -450 13
Leigh Centurions 28 2 1 25 445 1210 -765 5

[edit] See also

Bradford Bulls
The Club
RepresentativesHistoryStatisticsHonoursPlayers
Seasons
19961997199819992000200120022003
200420052006200720082009 • 2010 •2011
Stadiums
Greenfield Athletic GroundBirth LaneGrattan StadiumValley Parade
Captains
Robbie Paul (1996-2004) • Jamie Peacock (2005)

Iestyn Harris (2006) • Paul Deacon (2007 -present)

Coaches
David Hobbs (1990 - 1993) • Peter Fox (1993-1995)
Brian Smith (1995-1996) • Matthew Elliott (1996-2000)
Brian Noble (2001-2006) • Steve McNamara (2006 - present)
Preceded by
Bradford Bulls 2004
Season
Bradford Bulls

2005
Succeeded by
Bradford Bulls 2006