2004 Bradford Bulls season | ||||
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Super League IX Rank | 2nd | |||
Play-off result | Runners Up | |||
Challenge Cup | 4th Round | |||
2004 record | Wins: 22; Draws: 1; Losses: 9 | |||
Points scored | For: 984; Against: 627 | |||
Team information | ||||
Chairman | Chris Caisley | |||
Head Coach | Brian Noble | |||
Captain | ||||
Stadium | Odsal Stadium | |||
Avg. Attend. | 11,459 | |||
High. Attend. | 23,375 vs. Leeds Rhinos | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Lesley Vainikolo (39) | |||
Goals | Paul Deacon (124) | |||
Points | Paul Deacon (282) | |||
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This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2004 season, the 9th season of the Super League era.
February 2004
Bradford started the 2004 season off by beating Penrith Panthers 22–4 in the World Club Challenge to become World Champions for the 2nd time. The Bulls start to the regular season rounds couldn't have been better as Lesley Vainikolo set a Super League record with the most amount of tries in a match scoring 5 in Bradford's 34–6 win against Wigan Warriors. The Bulls could not retain their Challenge Cup title as they were knocked out in the 4th Round as St Helens R.F.C. beat them 30–10.
March 2004
Bradford continued their run of form with a comprehensive 40–6 win against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. The Bulls kept their league winning streak going with a hard fought 20–6 win against Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Giants.
April 2004
The Bulls started April by grinding out a 25–18 win against Salford City Reds. Bradford's first league loss of the season came in Round 5 against arch rivals Leeds Rhinos who came out 26–18 winners. The Bulls picked themselves up after this defeat and hammered St Helens R.F.C. 54–8 with Shontayne Hape scoring a hat-trick. Bradford lost for the 2nd time this season as Hull F.C. beat them 26–18 with Shaun Briscoe scoring 4 tries for the Hull side. The Bulls finished the month with a 22–22 draw at Warrington Wolves.
May 2004
Bradford started May with a much needed 24–12 win against London Broncos. The Bulls then beat Castleford Tigers 44–18 with Stuart Reardon scoring 4 tries. Bradford kept their winning run on track with a 30–20 win against Widnes Vikings. The month finished badly for the Bulls as their winning streak was broken in a 35–30 loss to St Helens R.F.C..