Paul Deacon inspired Bradford as they cruised to a win that should secure their Super League play-off place.

Returning from a month-long absence through injury, Deacon delivered seven goals, one try, and kicks that led to scores for James Evans and Matt Cook.

Wayne Godwin, Terry Newton, Joe Vagana and Ben Jeffries also crossed as the Challenge Cup finalists crumbled.

The Bulls raced into a 12-0 lead before the visitors had managed to touch the ball and they never looked back.

Craig Hall's kick-off flew out on the full and Evans pounced on Deacon's grubber kick to put the first points on the board after only 78 seconds and, two minutes later, Jeffries sliced through Hull's defence and fed Newton on his inside shoulder.

The Bradford hooker fended off Matt Sing on his way to the line.

Hull managed to work their way back into the game after Motu Tony marked his 100th appearance for the club with a clever dart from dummy-half.

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But Richard Agar's side were blown away after the interval, Godwin going over from close range within two minutes of the restart.

Man of the match Deacon stepped through Hull's defence midway through the second half to crown his performance before Vagana and Jeffries wrapped up a convincing win in the closing minutes.

Bradford boss Steve McNamara:
"Paul Deacon was really good for us today. He's missed a lot of the season and was desperate to get back in there and in form.

"He was really excited about playing, and that showed in his performance out there.

"His try will be good for his confidence. He's managed to get back playing before the end of the season - and he's found some good form too. Paul played well himself. But he made some others do things out there - which is very pleasing."

Hull coach Richard Agar:
"I'm disappointed by the scoreline. The start and the finish put a heavy slant on it, when some of our blokes didn't deserve it.

"I think a good performance is important next Friday against Harlequins. We've had two very ordinary performances, and it's important we try to take a good performance into the Challenge Cup final.

"Some of our errors are schoolboy stuff - kicking the ball and catching the ball. To kick the ball out on the full twice is criminal, and it's the second week running."

Bradford: Halley, Evans, Sykes, Nero, Tadulala, Jeffries, Deacon, Vagana, Newton, Lynch, Cook, Finnigan, Langley. Replacements: Johnson, Godwin, Solomona, Kopczak.

Hull: Tony, Sing, Yeaman, Hall, Briscoe, Washbrook, Berrigan, Cusack, Houghton, Dowes, Manu, G. Horne, Radford. Replacements: Wheeldon, Thackray, Lee, Burnett.

Referee: I Smith (Oldham)