2006 Bradford Bulls season
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2006 Bradford Bulls season | ||||
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Super League XI Rank | 4th | |||
Play-off result | Semi-final | |||
Challenge Cup | 5th round | |||
2006 record | Wins: 19; draws: 2; losses: 12 | |||
Points scored | For: 947; against: 671 | |||
Team information | ||||
Chairman | Chris Caisley | |||
Head coach | Brian Noble & Steve McNamara | |||
Captain | ||||
Stadium | Odsal Stadium | |||
Avg. attendance | 10,783 | |||
High attendance | 16,603 vs. Leeds Rhinos | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Shontayne Hape (22) | |||
Goals | Paul Deacon (124) | |||
Points | Paul Deacon (277) | |||
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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
[edit]February 2006
March 2006
April 2006
May 2006
2006 milestones
[edit]- 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
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() |
28 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 939 | 430 | +509 | 48 | Semi-final |
2 | ![]() |
28 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 720 | 578 | +142 | 40 | |
3 | ![]() |
28 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 869 | 543 | +326 | 38 | Elimination play-offs |
4 | ![]() |
28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 802 | 568 | +234 | 32[a] | |
5 | ![]() |
28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 600 | 539 | +61 | 26 | |
6 | ![]() |
28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 743 | 721 | +22 | 26 | |
7 | ![]() |
28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 556 | 823 | −267 | 23 | |
8 | ![]() |
28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 644 | 715 | −71 | 22[b] | |
9 | ![]() |
28 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 609 | 753 | −144 | 22 | |
10 | ![]() |
28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 591 | 717 | −126 | 20 | |
11 | ![]() |
28 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 575 | 968 | −393 | 19 | Relegation to National League One |
12 | ![]() |
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
[edit]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 | ![]() |
N | McAlpine Stadium | W | 30–10 | Bai (2), Fielden (2), Gene | I.Harris 5/6 | 19,207 |
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positions | ![]() |
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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
[edit]Legend | |
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Win | |
Draw | |
Loss |
2006 Engage Super League
Challenge Cup
[edit]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 | ![]() |
H | Odsal Stadium | W | 23–12 | Bai, Gene, Hape, Langley | Deacon 3/6, Deacon 1 DG | 7,705 |
20 May 2006 | Cup | 5th | ![]() |
A | Knowsley Road | L | 18–42 | Withers (2), Vagana | Deacon 3/3 | 10,374 |
Playoffs
[edit]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 | ![]() |
H | Odsal Stadium | W | 52–6 | Hape (4), Burgess, Ferres, Lynch, McKenna, Withers | Deacon 8/9 | 8,611 |
30 September 2006 | Play-offs | ESF | ![]() |
H | Odsal Stadium | W | 40–24 | Withers (3), Deacon (2), Vainikolo | Deacon 8/8 | 12,302 |
6 October 2006 | Play-offs | SF | ![]() |
A | KC Stadium | L | 12–19 | Ferres, Langley | Deacon 2/2 | 16,087 |
2006 squad statistics
[edit]- Appearances and points include (Super League, Challenge Cup and playoffs) as of 2012.
References
[edit]- ^ 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.