Bradford Bulls’ forward Sam Hallas has spoke on his gratitude at returning to Super League, almost ten years after first debuting.
Hallas, who turned 29 in October, made his Super League debut back in May 2016 for Leeds Rhinos in their Magic Weekend defeat to Wigan Warriors.
He’d go on to play three more times for the Rhinos before signing with Bradford, at first on loan and then making the move permanently. He’s now in his third separate spell at Odsal, having initially signed in 2017, returned in 2022 and then again in 2024.
As such, he’s played well over 100 games for the club but he didn’t necessarily expect to be playing in Super League again, something he’s revealed to The Telegraph & Argus.
“I didn’t expect to be back playing in Super League,” Hallas told the Bradford-based publication, admitting that having first dropped out of the comp, he held hopes of a return before accepting his fate.
“Probably over the last two or three years, I’d maybe just accepted that it probably wasn’t going to be the case for me. To get the chance now, I’m immensely grateful and I’m trying my best.”
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The Bulls have signed plenty of Super League talent after their promotion, however, he was one of several already in the squad to have had some prior Super League experience.
With so many new additions, particularly in the forward pack, game time could be hard to come by for the former Rhinos man, however, he’s also aware of the club’s young talents too.
“We’ve got some young kids who are chomping at the bit to play, as am I,” he admitted.
“I’m desperate to get a game because everyone just wants to be a part of this team, put their best foot forward and get a few wins.”
With 16 new recruits added in the off-season, Bradford are a completely new-look side and they’re one not to be underestimated in the eyes of Hallas.
“We’ve got some fantastic players here and I don’t think it can be underestimated just how good some of these new signings are,” he stated.
“We’re not daft enough to think we’re going to win a treble straight off the bat, we know it’s going to be tough next year.
“It’s going to be a massive step up for us lads that are coming up from the Championship.
“But it’s rugby, it’s not rocket science, so as long as we give it everything we’ve got, hopefully we’ll surprise a few.”
The Bulls kick off their Super League season with a visit to face Hull FC in round one, before then hosting Catalans Dragons as Odsal makes it’s long-awaited return to the competition.
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