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Last Updated: Thursday, 16 October, 2003, 03:34 GMT 04:34 UK
Bradford Grand Final pen pix
BBC Sport profiles the players who will be on duty for Bradford in the Tetley's Super League Grand Final.


17. Stuart Reardon

Full-back or centre, age 22
Local product who made his first appearances in Super League for Salford and also played for England 'A' before making his Bulls debut at the start of this season.
Signed as a three-quarter, he has proved to be a superb third-choice full-back and deservedly kept the role when Michael Withers returned from his long lay-off.


Tevita Vaikona
Tevita Vaikona
2. Tevita Vaikona

Right winger, 29
Explosive runner who remains one of the most devastating finishers in Super League.
The Tongan international scored an amazing 79 tries in 95 appearances for Hull before joining Bradford in 1998 and has totalled another 96 tries in 157 games during his time at Odsal.


6. Michael Withers

Centre or full-back, 27
Made his comeback from a six-month injury lay-off in the qualifying semi-final and, after previously shining at full-back, slotted effortlessly back into his old centre position.
He has a remarkable scoring rate of almost a try a match and his hat-trick in the 2001 Grand Final win over Wigan earned him the Harry Sunderland Trophy as man of the match.


4 Shontayne Hape

Left centre, 21
Exciting talent who has caught the eye in his first year in British rugby league after sitting out the whole of last season because of injury.
The former New Zealand Warrior played with Lesley Vainikolo for the Junior Kiwis and the pair struck up a harmonious partnership which has produced rich dividends for the Bulls.


5. Lesley Vainikolo

Left winger, 24
The "Volcano" has erupted this year after a fairly dormant first season in British rugby league.
A junior sprint champion in his native New Zealand, the 17st-plus winger is an awesome sight ploughing through opposition defences.
The Test winger is the leading tryscorer in the British game with 28 in 31 games so far and ran for a total of 3,677 metres in the regular season.


3. Leon Pryce

Centre or stand-off, 22
A brilliant utility back who has produced outstanding performances at full-back, stand-off and centre this year after playing on the wing for Great Britain against New Zealand last year.
Still only 22, the 6ft 4in former Queensbury junior is destined to become one of the modern greats.


Karl Pratt
Karl Pratt
15. Karl Pratt

Winger, stand-off or hooker, 23
Snapped up in the close season after being surprisingly discarded by his home-town team Leeds, Pratt demonstrated his versatility by starting in three different positions in the early part of the season and proved an able deputy for injured stand-off Robbie Paul.


7. Paul Deacon

Scrum-half, 24
Supreme goalkicker and tactical organiser who is front-runner for the Great Britain scrum-half role in the Ashes Series after playing a leading role in the Bulls' success this season.
He was on the bench two years ago but will be leading the charge this time, having amassed 376 points this season.
Passed 1,000 points in the qualifying win over Leeds and enjoys an 80% success rate with the boot.


8. Joe Vagana

Prop, 28
The 20st Kiwi is a cornerstone of the awesome Bradford pack and, amazingly, has missed only four matches since he joined the club from the New Zealand Warriors two years ago.
A powerful runner and destructive tackler, Vagana is one of the best offloaders in Super League.


9. James Lowes

Hooker, 34
The former Leeds scrum-half has enjoyed an Indian summer since shelving his retirement plans after last October's Grand Final defeat but will definitely be calling time on his illustrious career after Saturday's final.
A magnificent servant who needs just two tries to register a century for the Bulls.


Stuart Fielden
Stuart Fielden
29. Stuart Fielden

Prop, 24
Widely regarded as the best British prop forward in Super League and, despite a season dogged by knee injuries, has been a key figure behind Bradford's success.
Watch out for his barnstorming runs and bone-crunching tackles.


11. Daniel Gartner

Second rower, 31
Vastly-experienced Australian forward who does the hard yards and tops the tackle count without any fuss and will be sorely missed when he heads home after Saturday's game.
Played in three Grand Finals for Manly and hoping to sign off with a Super League ring to make up for the disappointment of last year.


12. Jamie Peacock

Second rower, 25
Rangy 6ft 5in forward who always plays above his 15st 12lb weight and has been in the form of his life this year, culminating in his Man of Steel award.
Should have been man of the match in the Challenge Cup final, in which he defied doctor's orders to play with a broken hand.


13. Mike Forshaw

Loose forward, 33
Now in his 15th season, the much-travelled Wigan-based forward will be on the move again after Saturday's final. Enjoyed a new lease of life after joining the Bulls after a brief stint in rugby union six years ago.
A player with a phenomenal workrate, he is playing as well as ever, as evidenced by his two-try feat in the qualifying semi-final.

10. Paul Anderson

Prop, 31
Barnstorming forward who uses his 6ft 2in, 19st 10lb frame to devastating effect close the opposition tryline.
Never fulfilled his potential at his previous clubs Castleford and Halifax but has developed into one of the best front rowers in the British game.


14. Lee Gilmour

Centre or second rower, 25
Valuable utility player who played centre for most of last season but has been largely used as an impact player from the bench.
The former Super League Young Player of the Year is expected to link up with St Helens after Saturday's game.


Robbie Paul
Robbie Paul
1. Robbie Paul

Stand-off or full-back, 27
The mercurial Kiwi, Bradford's longest-serving player, will be hoping to appear in his fourth Grand Final, hoping to make up for the disappointment of last year.
Has not played for almost four months because of a broken arm but is now fit and pushing for a recall.


18. Lee Radford

Second rower, 24
Has struggled to secure a regular starting berth since his prized capture from Hull five years ago but has appeared in all but two matches this season.


27. Rob Parker

Prop or second rower, 22
Has made remarkable progress this year, helping to fill the void created by the retirement of Brian McDermott.
Benefited from a loan spell at London Broncos last year and has missed only two games this season.




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