KEYES JOINS ON LOAN

WE are delighted to announce half-back Joe Keyes has joined the club on an initial two-week loan - and will link up with the side following Sunday's game with Widnes!

Keyes arrives on loan from Super League outfit Hull Kingston Rovers - having joined the Robins from the Bulls in 2019. 

Joe spent four years as a Bull between 2016 and 2019 and was a key member of the side that won promotion back to the Betfred Championship, scoring in the Play-Off Final victory over Workington Town. 

Bradford boss John Kear is delighted to have added a 'quality' half-back in Joe - insisting all parties will benefit from the deal. 

"It has been a really difficult task with the covid situation at Hull KR which is well documented but I would like to thank Tony Smith who has been very helpful through it all," said Kear, who is sponsored by Bradford Bulls Banter. 

"It is great for us as a club, Joe knows what we are about, our DNA and how we play and he will added a great deal to us. 

"Joe will benefit from the game time, we will benefit from a quality half back and Hull KR will get a player who is game ready whenever he is required to return. 

"He is a quality half back, that is why he is at a great club - he is a quality player who will improve our 17 and I am delighted he is here. 

"He is a good lad who everyone gets on with really well, there is no integration needed he is already there with some of the banter flying around so it is plus plus all round!" 

Joe will begin training with the side this week and will be available for selection next weekend, as we host Batley Bulldogs.