2005 Bradford Bulls season | ||||
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Super League X Rank | 3rd | |||
Play-off result | Winners | |||
Challenge Cup | 5th Round | |||
2005 record | Wins: 23; Draws: 1; Losses: 10 | |||
Points scored | For: 1295; Against: 770 | |||
Team information | ||||
Chairman | Chris Caisley | |||
Head Coach | Brian Noble | |||
Captain | ||||
Stadium | Odsal Stadium | |||
Avg. Attend. | 13,523 | |||
High. Attend. | 22,843 vs. Leeds Rhinos | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Lesley Vainikolo (34) | |||
Goals | Paul Deacon (169) | |||
Points | Paul Deacon (391) | |||
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This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2005 season, the 10th season of the Super League era.
February 2005
The Bulls started their campaign with a 28–16 loss to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Iestyn Harris, Jamie Langley and Karl Pryce all scored for the Bulls whilst Paul Deacon kicked 2 goals. Bradford continued their poor start to the season by losing 31–22 to Widnes Vikings, Iestyn Harris, Karl Pryce, Leon Pryce and Andy Smith scored tries whilst Deacon kicked 3 goals. Bradford finally got their first win of the season by beating Wigan Warriors 28–27. Iestyn Harris, Jamie Langley, Jamie Peacock, Stuart Reardon and Michael Withers all scored and Deacon kicked 4 conversions.
March 2005
Bradford started March with a 48–22 win over London Broncos. Paul Deacon and Lesley Vainikolo both scored 2 tries whilst Paul Johnson, Jamie Langley, Brad Meyers, Robbie Paul and Karl Pryce also scored. Deacon added 6 goals. The Bulls continued their good form as they hammered Leigh Centurions 46–6, Iestyn Harris and Karl Pryce both grabbed a brace each while Deacon, Langley, Rob Parker, Leon Pryce and Vainikolo all scored 1 a piece. Deacon added 5 goals. Bradford grabbed another win as they beat Hull F.C. 32–22. Iestyn Harris, Andy Lynch, Karl Pryce and Leon Pryce all scored tries and Deacon kicked 8 goals to ensure Bradford won the game. Bradford's winning streak came to an abrupt halt as they lost 42–12 to rivals Leeds Rhinos. Karl Pryce and Stuart Reardon scored the Bulls only tries and Deacon converted both. The final game of the month saw the Bulls lose to St Helens R.F.C.. Lynch scored a brace of tries and scored from Robbie Paul and Karl Pryce wasn't enough to get the win, Deacon also kicked 5 goals and a drop goal.