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Bulls won't be bullied into making big-name buy

Bulls won't be bullied into making big-name buyBradford Telegraph ArgusCronulla full back Brett Kearney and Gold Coast winger Chris Walker have been linked after they missed out on Leeds-bound Brett Delaney. ...

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Bulls won't be bullied into making big-name buy
8:18am 1st October 2009
By Simon Parker

The Bulls will not target a superstar name just to silence fans worried by the loss of Sam Burgess.

They still have space for two more overseas recruits on their quota after signing Manly pair Heath L’Estrange and Glenn Hall.

Cronulla full back Brett Kearney and Gold Coast winger Chris Walker have been linked after they missed out on Leeds-bound Brett Delaney.

And Burgess’ departure will also allow considerably more leeway within the salary cap.

Chairman Peter Hood acknow-ledged that supporters are waiting for the club to act. But while a couple of new names could be in the pipeline, he stressed the Bulls were not shopping for a marquee arrival purely to placate anxious supporters.

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Aussie Brett Kearney aims to bury a year of injury frustration ...

Aussie Brett Kearney aims to bury a year of injury frustration ...Bradford Telegraph ArgusThe Cronulla stand-off or full back today became the third new overseas recruit at Odsal after signing a two-year deal. It's killed me not playing. ...

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Kearney puts injury hell behind him to sign two-year Bulls contract
7:00am 6th October 2009
By Simon Parker

Aussie Brett Kearney aims to bury a year of injury frustration after signing for the Bulls.

The Cronulla stand-off or full back today became the third new overseas recruit at Odsal after signing a two-year deal.

And he admitted that next season cannot come quick enough after missing virtually a whole year in the NRL.

The 26-year-old suffered a bone separation in his right ankle in the opening game against Penrith Panthers – and was sidelined for the rest of the competition.

Kearney told the T&A: “This year was going to be a big year for me. Unfortunately, I only got 26 minutes.

“It’s killed me not playing. I haven’t touched a footy properly in about five or six months so I can’t wait to get a game again.

“The injured foot is 100 per cent now. I’ve been doing a little bit of training here by myself to keep fit and I’ll be fine.

“Playing in England is something I’ve been thinking about and coming off contract this year, it was a good opportunity to come over.

“Bradford have been a club at the top of Super League for a time now and that obviously played a big part. They are a very professional club, from everything I’ve heard.”

Kearney was sent to Australia’s top surgeon in Brisbane for treatment and the Bulls have no concerns about him making a full recovery.

Coach Steve McNamara said: “He’s had a tough year but had made massive strides before the injury and is very highly thought-of across there. “We know all about Brett’s pedigree and when he played well, Cronulla played well.

“He’s very elusive, scores tries and will bring a lot to us. He is a bit of a free-spirit type of player and is someone you wouldn’t tie down too much.”

Kearney has played full back for the past three seasons but he has been earmarked for stand-off by the Bulls, the role he played during his junior career.

 

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Bradford sign Cronulla's Kearney

BBC SportBradford sign Cronulla's KearneyBBC SportKearney, who will join up with his new side in November, has been out since the first game of the 2009 NRL season with a foot injury. ...and more »

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Bradford sign Cronulla's Kearney
Updated at 07:50 GMT, 6 October 2009

Kearney missed almost all of the 2009 NRL season with a foot injury

Bradford Bulls have completed the signing of Cronulla Sharks stand-off Brett Kearney.

The 26-year-old, who can also play at full-back, has signed a two-year deal at the Grattan Stadium.

Kearney told the club's website: "Bradford have been a club at the top of the Super League for a time now and that obviously played a big part.

"Playing in England is something I've been thinking about and it was a good opportunity to come over."

Kearney, who will join up with his new side in November, has been out since the first game of the 2009 NRL season with a foot injury.

"My injured foot is 100% now," he added.

"I've been doing a little bit of training here by myself. It's killing me not playing.

"I haven't touched a footy properly in about five or six months so I can't wait to get started again."

Bulls coach Steve McNamara said: "He's had a tough year but made massive strides before the injury and is very highly thought of in Australia.

"We know all about Brett's pedigree and when he played well, Cronulla played well.

"He's very elusive, scores tries and will bring a lot to us. He is a bit of a free-spirit type of player and is someone you wouldn't tie down too much. "

 

[ROB SHARK]

good luck brett sad to see u go.

 

[slide rule]

I wonder how much they are paying him.

 

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Brett Kearney - Signs with Bradford Bulls

Kearney in a position of strength at BullsBradford Telegraph ArgusKearney had been operating as a full back for Cronulla Sharks but is well familiar with the half-back duties. He said: “I played all my junior footy there. ...and more »

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Kearney in a position of strength at Bulls
7:30am 7th October 2009
By Simon Parker

Brett Kearney is relishing the chance to go back to the future at Odsal.

The Bulls’ latest Aussie recruit has been snapped up to play the stand-off role alongside Paul Deacon next season following the return of Ben Jeffries to Wakefield.

Kearney had been operating as a full back for Cronulla Sharks but is well familiar with the half-back duties.

He said: “I played all my junior footy there. I only moved to full back for the last three years so I’m naturally comfortable in that position.

“The skills are a little bit different and you work on slightly different things in training but I think the role of a 5/8 has changed now.

“Paul Deacon is a pretty dominating half back so I’m hoping he will give me the chance to roam around a bit.”

Kearney’s ability to make things happen was one of the major attractions for Steve McNamara, who is convinced he will become an instant hit with the fans.

McNamara said: “He is a super support player who likes plenty of the ball. He can play stand-off, full back or even at seven so he is effective in a variety of positions.”

Kearney, who follows Manly duo Heath L’Estrange and Glenn Hall to Odsal, was also linked with Celtic Crusaders and Wigan after putting out the feelers for a move to England.

Bulls have room for one more overseas capture in their quota. Another recruit could be unveiled within the next couple of weeks as they continue to rebuild after losing eight players from last season.

 

[Henchmann]

I was all for giving him the punt, until I learned we weren’t going to replace with anyone? Heaven help us!

 

[peachey]

I was all for giving him the punt, until I learned we weren’t going to replace with anyone? Heaven help us!

Ferguson
Stapleton
Kelly
Gardner

 

[Henchmann]

Ferguson
Stapleton
Kelly
Gardner

And not one of them has a full season of 1st grade behind them?

All inexperienced and untested which is a risky move, and in my opinion, very reckless by the decision makers at the club.

 

[peachey]

And not one of them has a full season of 1st grade behind them?

All inexperienced and untested which is a risky move, and in my opinion, very reckless by the decision makers at the club.

risky - yes but you are never going to win a comp if you do not develop talent and just by players already at there peak - never works, look at the storm, all there players were niff nuffs before the storm developed them

oh and Ferguson [Debut Rd 1, 2009] i believe thats a full season

 

[IronShark]

good luck brett sad to see u go.

Not me. Good riddance you injury ridden waste of money.

All inexperienced and untested which is a risky move, and in my opinion, very reckless by the decision makers at the club.

What would be reckless and risky would be to keep a guy who has been paid for three years of NRL and played one.

 

[Henchmann]

risky - yes but you are never going to win a comp if you do not develop talent and just by players already at there peak - never works, look at the storm, all there players were niff nuffs before the storm developed them

oh and Ferguson [Debut Rd 1, 2009] i believe thats a full season

Fullback is a very important position, so I'd prefer not to throw a handful of rookies at it, ever.

Yes Fergo started in round 1, I know that, however I don’t think he started in all 26 rounds, but if you’re really keen to prove me wrong, show me the stat? Then maybe I’ll shut up? Maybe...

 

[brad]

when he played well, Cronulla played well.

so true

he is a similar player to brett hodgson. both were to small and vuknerable in the nrl to be overly successful. look what hodgo did this year in the UK. super leagues man of steel. i wish the best of luck to brett over there and hope he is just as successful

 

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Brett Kearney - Signs with Bradford Bulls

Super League no longer a paid holiday for ageing AntipodeansBradford Telegraph ArgusThe former Cronulla Shark sees the two-year move to England as a real progression in his career. “It's definitely not a place where you go to finish up,” he ...and more »

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Super League no longer a paid holiday for ageing Antipodeans
6:20pm 7th October 2009

There was a time – and not that long ago – when England was viewed as the Australian retirement home.

You getting on a bit, cobber? Strewth, then go play a couple of years’ easy footy over there.

Good money and the pace won’t kill ya, either.

Amid all the hype and self-promotion surrounding Super League, the best advert for the English competition is that “washed-up” imports are no longer welcome.

The quality control nowadays is not open to question. Any Tom, Dick or Bruce looking for easy bucks need no longer apply.

Brett Kearney, the latest Antipodean bound for Odsal, confirmed the change in attitude in the southern hemisphere about the Poms’ competition.

Kearney only turned 26 last week and, despite six months out injured, will arrive at the Bulls in his prime as a player.

The former Cronulla Shark sees the two-year move to England as a real progression in his career.

“It’s definitely not a place where you go to finish up,” he said. “I spoke to a lot of players who’ve been over there and they were saying about how good the standard is.

“Playing in the Super League is something I’ve been thinking about and I wanted to do it before I got too old. I want to experience a new lifestyle over there and still have the option open to come back to the NRL later on.

“It’s a two-year deal at the moment but I’m not sure where it will lead after this. I might end up staying in England for five years or might come back and resume my career in Australia.”

Former Bulls hooker Ian Henderson won the 2005 Grand Final during his spell at Odsal. He returned to the Down Under competition two years ago with New Zealand Warriors and recently signed a new contract until 2011.

And Aussie international Trent Barrett, Kearney’s captain at Cronulla, enjoyed two good years with Wigan before resuming his career back home.

There will be no questions about Kearney’s hunger when he gets to grip with the English game. Having played less than half an hour of the NRL season before his ankle bones separated, it has been a long and frustrating wait on the sidelines.

Kearney had hoped to return to action early if Cronulla made the play-offs. They fell short.

Good news from a Bradford point of view because it ensured that the stand-off/full back has enjoyed the extra time to make a complete recovery following surgery in Brisbane.

He said: “We actually had a plan if the team had made it through. If we got to the semis, I was going to take the pin out of the ankle a bit early and give it a go.

“Unfortunately, it didn’t go that way for the team, but at least the ankle has made a complete recovery.”

Kearney’s enforced absence on the pitch has given him plenty of time to sort his big match of the day. He marries sweetheart Ashley next week.

He laughed: “With all the time I’ve spent on it, I should go into business as a wedding planner! Not being able to play has meant I’ve had no excuse but to get involved.”

 

[WillyInBris]

Not me. Good riddance you injury ridden waste of money.
What would be reckless and risky would be to keep a guy who has been paid for three years of NRL and played one.

Amen to that brother.

 

[peachey]

Yes Fergo started in round 1, I know that, however I don’t think he started in all 26 rounds, but if you’re really keen to prove me wrong, show me the stat? Then maybe I’ll shut up? Maybe...

so what, not many players play every game

if the storm took that approach, we would not have seen slater

 

[Mark^Bastard]

Yeah and it's not like Kearney played many games.

 

[WillyInBris]

Yeah and it's not like Kearney played many games.

Half that he was contracted for I think.

 

[Megashark]

Half that he was contracted for I think.

Is that a greater or lesser percentage than Ben Ross or Jake Selmes? Calculators out folks!