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Last Updated: Sunday, 19 October, 2003, 01:08 GMT 02:08 UK
Glad to be back

By Robbie Paul
Bradford Bulls captain

I'm glad to was able to play my part in Bradford's Super League Grand Final win over Wigan.

Bradford's Mike Forshaw (left) and son join Robbie Paul
I only found out on Friday that I'd made the final 17.

After four months on the sidelines with a broken arm, the news I was playing was like music to my ears.

I was naturally a little worried how my arm would stand up to the test of a big game like this, but once I was out on the pitch, any doubts I may have had flew straight out of my head.

I never once felt protective of my arm, was never once tempted to shirk a challenge. I knew it would be that way.

I also knew how tough it would be to beat Wigan.

They threw everything at us in the first half, but we weathered the storm and gradually wore them down.

The Warriors will be a big threat next season.

It feels as though the season is only just starting for me - the last thing I want is a break
Robbie Paul
They finished this year very strongly and overcame the disadvantage of finishing third in the table to make the Grand Final. No one has done that before.

With Mike Gregory in charge from the start in 2004, they will be a side to be wary of.

The Bulls will still be the team everyone has to beat, though, and we are hungry for even more success.

We all realise we are on the verge of something very special. No club has ever achieved what we have achieved this season.

And we can add another trophy to the cabinet if we win the World Club Challenge.

Our thoughts are already turning to that game.

We deserve some rest and relaxation after the efforts of the last nine months, but it won't be long before we're back in training and preparing for the clash with Penrith Panthers.

I cannot wait.

After so long out, it feels as though the season is only just starting for me. The last thing I want is a break.


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