2006 Bradford Bulls season
Rugby league team season
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This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2006 season, the 11th season of the Super League era.
Season review
February 2006
March 2006
April 2006
May 2006
2006 milestones
- WCC: Marcus Bai and Stanley Gene scored their 1st tries for the Bulls.
- Round 1: Paul Deacon reached 1,700 points for the Bulls.
- Round 5: Marcus St Hilaire scored his 1st try for the Bulls.
- Round 7: Chris McKenna scored his 1st try for the Bulls.
- Round 10: Terry Newton scored his 1st try for the Bulls.
- Round 12: Stanley Gene scored his 1st hat-trick for the Bulls.
- Round 12: Brett Ferres kicked his 1st goal for the Bulls.
- Round 16: Paul Deacon reached 1,800 points for the Bulls.
- Round 19: Karl Pryce scored his 25th try and reached 100 points for the Bulls.
- Round 20: Karl Pryce scored his 2nd hat-trick for the Bulls.
- Round 23: Lesley Vainikolo scored his 125th try and reached 500 points for the Bulls.
- Round 23: Paul Deacon kicked his 800th goal for the Bulls.
- Round 25: Jamie Langley scored his 25th try and reached 100 points for the Bulls.
- Round 25: Paul Deacon reached 1,900 points for the Bulls.
- Round 28: Sam Burgess scored his 1st try for the Bulls.
- EPO: Shontayne Hape scored his 1st four-try haul and 4th hat-trick for the Bulls.
- ESF: Michael Withers scored his 8th hat-trick for the Bulls.
- ESF: Michael Withers reached 500 points for the Bulls.
Table
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | St Helens (L, C) | 28 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 939 | 430 | +509 | 48 | Semi-final |
2 | Hull F.C. | 28 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 720 | 578 | +142 | 40 | |
3 | Leeds Rhinos | 28 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 869 | 543 | +326 | 38 | Elimination play-offs |
4 | Bradford Bulls | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 802 | 568 | +234 | 32[a] | |
5 | Salford City Reds | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 600 | 539 | +61 | 26 | |
6 | Warrington Wolves | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 743 | 721 | +22 | 26 | |
7 | Harlequins | 28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 556 | 823 | −267 | 23 | |
8 | Wigan Warriors | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 644 | 715 | −71 | 22[b] | |
9 | Huddersfield Giants | 28 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 609 | 753 | −144 | 22 | |
10 | Wakefield Trinity Wildcats | 28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 591 | 717 | −126 | 20 | |
11 | Castleford Tigers (R) | 28 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 575 | 968 | −393 | 19 | Relegation to National League One |
12 | Catalans Dragons (X) | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 601 | 894 | −293 | 16 |
Source: Rugby League Project
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated; (X) Exempt from relegation[1]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated; (X) Exempt from relegation[1]
Notes:
World Club Challenge
LEGEND | |
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Win | |
Draw | |
Loss |
Date | Competition | Vrs | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Att |
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3 February 2006 | WCC | Wests Tigers | N | McAlpine Stadium | W | 30–10 | Bai (2), Fielden (2), Gene | I.Harris 5/6 | 19,207 |
Bradford Bulls | positions | Wests Tigers |
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1. Michael Withers | Fullback | 1. Brett Hodgson |
2. Marcus Bai | Winger | 2. Shannon McDonnell |
3. Ben Harris | Centre | 3. Dean Collis |
4. Shontayne Hape | Centre | 4. Paul Whatuira |
5. Lesley Vainikolo | Winger | 5. Jamahl Lolesi |
17. Karl Pryce | Stand off | 6. Daniel Fitzhenry |
6. Iestyn Harris | Scrum half | 7. Scott Prince |
29. Stuart Fielden | Prop | 17. Ryan O'Hara |
9. Ian Henderson | Hooker | 9. Robbie Farah |
14. Andy Lynch | Prop | 10. John Skandalis |
10. Brad Meyers | 2nd Row | 11. Anthony Laffranchi |
12. Paul Johnson | 2nd Row | 12. Chris Heighington |
16. Jamie Langley | Loose forward | 13. Ben Galea |
8. Joe Vagana | Interchange | 8. Bryce Gibbs |
15. Stanley Gene | Interchange | 14. Liam Fulton |
19. Brett Ferres | Interchange | 15. Bronson Harrison |
20. Matt Cook | Interchange | 16. Sam Harris |
Brian Noble | Coach | Tim Sheens |
2006 fixtures and results
Legend | |
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Win | |
Draw | |
Loss |
2006 Engage Super League
Challenge Cup
Legend | |
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Win | |
Draw | |
Loss |
Date | Competition | Rnd | Vrs | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Att |
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1 April 2006 | Cup | 4th | Hull F.C. | H | Odsal Stadium | W | 23–12 | Bai, Gene, Hape, Langley | Deacon 3/6, Deacon 1 DG | 7,705 |
20 May 2006 | Cup | 5th | St. Helens | A | Knowsley Road | L | 18–42 | Withers (2), Vagana | Deacon 3/3 | 10,374 |
Playoffs
Legend | |
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Win | |
Draw | |
Loss |
Date | Competition | Rnd | Vrs | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Att |
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23 September 2006 | Play-offs | EPO | Salford City Reds | H | Odsal Stadium | W | 52–6 | Hape (4), Burgess, Ferres, Lynch, McKenna, Withers | Deacon 8/9 | 8,611 |
30 September 2006 | Play-offs | ESF | Warrington Wolves | H | Odsal Stadium | W | 40–24 | Withers (3), Deacon (2), Vainikolo | Deacon 8/8 | 12,302 |
6 October 2006 | Play-offs | SF | Hull F.C. | A | KC Stadium | L | 12–19 | Ferres, Langley | Deacon 2/2 | 16,087 |
2006 squad statistics
- Appearances and points include (Super League, Challenge Cup and playoffs) as of 2012.
No | Player | Position | Tries | Goals | DG | Points |
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1 | Michael Withers | Fullback | 13 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
2 | Marcus Bai | Wing | 12 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
3 | Ben Harris | Centre | 11 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
4 | Shontayne Hape | Centre | 22 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
5 | Lesley Vainikolo | Wing | 18 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
6 | Iestyn Harris | Stand off | 5 | 16 | 0 | 52 |
7 | Paul Deacon | Scrum-half | 7 | 124 | 1 | 277 |
8 | Joe Vagana | Prop | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
9 | Ian Henderson | Hooker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
10 | Brad Meyers | Prop | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
11 | Chris McKenna | Second row | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
12 | Paul Johnson | Second row | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
13 | Terry Newton | Hooker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
14 | Andy Lynch | Prop | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
15 | Stanley Gene | Loose forward | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
16 | Jamie Langley | Loose forward | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
17 | Karl Pryce | Wing | 17 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
18 | Adam Watene | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Brett Ferres | Second row | 10 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
20 | Matt Cook | Second row | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Nicky Saxton | Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Ryan Atkins | Centre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Anthony Tonks | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
25 | Matty Brooks | Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
26 | Matt James | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
27 | Dave Halley | Wing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | Craig Kopczak | Prop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29 | Stuart Fielden | Prop | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
30 | Sam Burgess | Loose forward | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
31 | Marcus St Hilaire | Fullback | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
32 | Andy Smith | Wing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
References
- ^ Orlovac, Mark (10 February 2006). "Catalans banking on home success". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
- ^ "Bulls punished for salary breach". BBC Sport. 14 August 2006. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
- ^ a b "New salary cap for Super League". BBC Sport. 21 June 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
- ^ "Wigan back in mire after penalty". BBC Sport. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
External links
- Bradford Bulls Website
- Bradford Bulls in T&A
- Bradford Bulls on Sky Sports
- Bradford on Super League Site
- Red,Black And Amber
- BBC Sport-Rugby League Archived 5 December 2012 at archive.today