Telegraph & Argus columnists Henry Paul and Brad Mackay scoop-ed the top prizes at the Bulls' presentation night at Pennington's Variety Club last night.

Paul, who has set a new seasonal points record for the club, was voted player of the year by the supporters, succeeding Michael Withers who topped the poll last year.

Aussie loose forward Mackay was named Prize Bull as the player of the year, selected by coach Matthew Elliott.

Around 1,500 spectators packed into the new venue for the event and media manager Stuart Duffy declared it a "roaring success."

Other award winners were: clubman - Brian McDermott, most impro-ved player - Jamie Pea-cock, best back - Robbie Paul, best forward - Stuart Fielden, most improved Academy player - Stuart Reardon, Academy player of the year - Aaron Smith, most improved Alliance player - Chris Birchall, Alliance player of the year - Gareth Handford.