Ben Jeffries believes the Bulls can take inspiration from Wakefield’s transformation following their own flirtation with oblivion last year.

Jeffries was a Wildcats player when they were bought out of administration, amid fears they could fold, and applauds the way they have since reinvented themselves under new owner Andrew Glover.

Coach Richard Agar has assembled a competitive squad, attendances at Belle Vue have soared and the club recently received the green light for a new stadium.

Jeffries, who rejoined the Bulls from Wakefield last May on an 18-month contract, is now hoping for a positive outcome at Odsal as the crisis-torn club seek to find a buyer.

“Last year at Wakefield, the club knew they were going into administration but they pretty much came straight out,” he said.

“We knew there was two potential buyers there and the club being sold enabled them to come straight out of admin.

“They have since passed this year with flying colours, having their new stadium approved and doing well on the pitch.

“Good on them – but the situation here at Bradford has not been good to be involved in.

“However, we’re a very focused bunch of guys and we intend to finish out the season in the best possible manner.”

Jeffries, 31, has enjoyed a fine campaign and says Mick Potter must take much of the credit for his performances.

Potter will take charge of his second match since being made redundant when the Bulls face Leeds at Headingley on Friday.

Jeffries, one of the 17 Bulls players out of contract at the end of the year, revealed: “Mick is arguably the best coach I’ve ever had in my entire career.

“I wish I could have played under him earlier. I could have been a better player had he got hold of me when I was younger.

“It’s irrelevant now – but the whole coaching staff have done a fantastic job. They’ve kept us positive since it all began in Easter, despite being kept in the dark as much as we have been.

“Hopefully the club will stay in Super League for the rest of this year and for many years beyond.”

Born in Sydney, Jeffries enjoyed spells with St George Illawarra and Wests Tigers before arriving in England as a wet-behind-the-ears playmaker in 2002.

A five-season stay at Wakefield was followed by an initial two years at Bradford but the former Australian Schoolboys international was allowed to leave Odsal at the end of 2009.

Jeffries swiftly rejoined the Wildcats and spent another 18 months there before last season’s surprise return to the Bulls.

“We’re a very close bunch of guys here at Bradford and we want to finish the season well,” said Jeffries.

“We’re sitting in the top eight at the moment. Even though we’ll probably lose points for going into administration, whether it be four or six, we’re still in with a good shout of making the play-offs.”