BULLS SIGN BLACKMORE

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce the capture of vastly experienced Championship winger Ben Blackmore on a one-year deal!

The former Featherstone and Sheffield winger, who has made over 170 Championship appearances to date joins the club from local rivals Dewsbury Rams, having signed there for the 2022 season.

Blackmore, who will be a familiar face to many Bulls fans, has faced the club during his time at Featherstone and Sheffield, where he racked up 99 tries to date...

The 29-Year Old will be looking to strengthen the wing options for 2023, with his experience invaluable in what is shaping up to be a competitive Betfred Championship.

While at Featherstone, Ben touched town for 16 tries in the Blue and White and will be looking to repeat the same try-scoring ability in the Red Amber and Black next season.

Ben commented on joining the Bradford Bulls for 2023, " I am over the moon to have signed at a big club, looking to build itself back up and has ambitions to return to Super League, I am really excited", said Ben.

"There were a few factors that convinced me to sign here for 2023, One of them being a supporter when I was young!

"When I spoke to Mark Dunning, it's clear that we had the same views, we want to climb the ladder and we both got on really well, I'm excited for a fresh start at Bradford and I have high hopes for next year.

"I am coming to build from the back, put the hard yards in and get the team on the front foot.

"I'm actually good mates with George (Flanagan) and he always raves about the club when I speak to him.

"I've been on the wrong end of the Bradford fans a few times so it'll be nice to have them singing my name, they're some of the best fans in Rugby League so I'm really excited!"

Mark Dunning discussed how pleased he is to have Blackmore signed up for 2023.

"Ben brings something completely different to our back line, he's a big strong athletic 6'2 lad, he's always been disruptive playing against us in the past", said Mark, who is sponsored by Crystal Clear Bi-Folds!

"He carries the ball at 100mph and puts dents in the opposition's line and can play the ball quickly.

"Ben can finish opportunities at the other end of the field too when they arise, as shown by his try-scoring record in the Championship.

"As a club, we're really looking forward to Ben joining the group and buying into what we want to achieve next year.

"We need to have a threat coming out of yardage, coming away from our own line and Ben gives us explosive power doing this.

"Ben had a burning desire to join this club which made it an easy decision, we sat down and he said all the right things and we all believe he'll be a great fit for this club.

"He's got Championship and Super League experience which is great, he also has a desire to return to the top ends of the League which shows his drive and determination."

Ben joins the likes of Kieran Gill, Ryan Millar and Ebon Scurr in being signed up for Mark Dunning's 2023 squad!