Record-breaking Bradford Bulls stand-off Henry Paul says the side will throw caution to the wind in their bid to complete a memorable Challenge Cup and Super League double.
Coach Matthew Elliott hailed the re-emergence of the true Bulls after Saturday's stunning 46-12 play-off victory over Leeds.
And the Kiwi, who broke the club record of 173 goals in a season set 28 years ago by Eddie Tees with the first of his six successful kicks, revealed there had been a concerted effort to change tactics.
"We're at a spot now where our backs are against the wall," said Paul, who also scored one of his side's eight tries.
"A couple of weeks ago, before the St Helens game, we said we've got to start playing rugby again. There was evidence of that on Saturday night when we threw the ball around, though I think our defence was the key. We just swamped Leeds out of the game."
The shock size of the Bulls' victory followed Friday night's stunning demolition of Wigan by St Helens. The Bulls now visit the JJB Stadium on Saturday night for the right to meet Saints in the Grand Final at Old Trafford a week later.
"It's like the Challenge Cup, only at the end of the year," said Paul. "It's knockout football - you lose, you're out. There is nothing to lose, so we might as well throw the ball around."
Thousands of Bulls fans stayed behind after Saturday's final home match to pay tribute to Elliott who will link up with former Aus-tralian Test captain Mal Meninga at Canberra Raiders next season, though the coach played down the emotional aspect.
"I will miss Odsal, so it was a bit nostalgic rather than emotional," he said. "Hopefully it will be emotional in a couple of weeks' time."
Paul added: "It would be great to see Matt-hew out on a winning note, but we're really doing this for ourselves. Matthew is part of our whole structure, but if we concentrate on the sentimental aspect we lose focus."
The Bulls reported no fresh injury worries after the game and were today beginning their preparation for the Wigan showdown, al-though Elliott says the opposition will not be dominating their thinking.
"It is really time for me and my players to focus on Bradford, and I am sure Wigan will be focusing on themselves too," he said.
"What happened to them on Friday against Saints doesn't matter."
Tickets for the Wigan match are on sale at Odsal. Adult tickets cost £10 and tickets for under-16s have been cut by Super League to £2.50.
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