Bradford sign prop Sculthorpe
Former Wakefield prop Danny Sculthorpe has signed for Bradford Bulls
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Friday, 23, Oct 2009 09:28
By inthenews.co.uk staff.
Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of prop forward Danny Sculthorpe on a two-year contract from Wakefield Wildcats.
The 30-year-old spent the latter part of last season on loan at Huddersfield Giants.
But it is the Bulls who have fought off competition from two other Super League clubs to clinch his signature.
"Danny is an old-fashioned English-style front-rower - a real ball-playing forward," said Bradford coach Steve McNamara.
"We needed to make another acquisition in that area with Sam [Burgess] leaving.
"Danny Sculthorpe is his own person but he's an outstanding footballer who has caused us trouble in the past."
McNamara described Sculthorpe as "one of a dying breed" of forwards who pose a genuine threat to opposing defences through their ability to create.
"When I've coached against him, we've really had to counter him in terms of his fantastic off-load ability in any situation," the coach added.
"He will suit the way we want to play the game."
Sculthorpe, who has moved around a great deal in recent seasons - turning out for the Giants and the Wildcats last season after seasons at Castleford and Wigan, said he is eager to get settled at his new club.
"I'm looking forward to a bit of stability and Bradford are a massive club. It's a big challenge and I cannot wait to get started," he said.
"Odsal is a stadium where I've always enjoyed playing, even as an away player.
"It will be even better to have that support behind me."