Sculthorpe is hoping for a more settled playing spell with Bradford

Bradford Bulls have signed prop forward Danny Sculthorpe from Wakefield on a two-year deal.

The 30-year-old, who spent the latter part of last season at Huddersfield, began his career at Leeds and also had spells at Wigan and Castleford.

Bulls coach Steve McNamara said: "Danny is an old-fashioned English-style front-rower, a ball-playing forward.

"Danny Sculthorpe is his own person but he's an outstanding footballer who has caused us trouble in the past."

He added: "When I've coached against him, we've really had to counter him in terms of his fantastic offload ability in any situation.

"He's one of a dying breed. He will suit the way we want to play the game."

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Sculthorpe added that he was excited about his move to the Bulls.

"I'm looking forward to a bit of stability and Bradford are a massive club," he said. "It's a big challenge and I cannot wait to get started.

"Odsal is a stadium where I've always enjoyed playing even as an away player. It will be even better to have that support behind me."

Sculthorpe will fill the void left by the departure of Sam Burgess, who has signed a four-year deal with Australian side South Sydney Rabbitohs.

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