Bradford Bulls star Henry Paul says a new format should be implemented to avoid a repetitive fixture list in future seasons.

The Super League season has been artificially extended again this season to help boost income at the gates, with clubs playing six sides three times to give everyone 14 home games.

But Paul admits: "It does mean the season drags, and perhaps you don't get the quality you should.

"I strongly believe we should just play each club home and away and that should be it. That is the fairest way for everyone and stops things setting stale.

"If they want more games perhaps they should start up another competition like the Regal Trophy again.

"That would give clubs who have missed out in the Chall-enge Cup and Super League something else to go for, or they could start up the War of the Roses again. The Lanca-shire and Yorkshire lads would love the chance to have a go at each other.

"It could even be extended to have a Tri-Series which could involve a "Best of the Rest" side made up from the overseas players, especially considering the amount of real quality coming in from Down Under for next season."

Meanwhile, Paul believes tomorrow's visitors Hudders-field-Sheffield Giants represent a tougher challenge than they did earlier in the season.

"They have been dire, but they seem to be playing better now the pressure of relegation has gone," he said. "Now they are just looking to create upsets like they did at Warr-ington. They are more willing to have a go.

"We have more respect for them having watched a couple of recent videos.

"They have been stronger in defence too. We hope they give us a tough game because that is what we need before the Wigan game the following week."

Paul has some sympathy with New Zealand Test colleague Gene Ngamu, who has failed to make the impact many expected after his move from Auckland Warriors at the end of last season.

"I thought he would have gone really well," Paul said. "But saying that, the pack haven't given them the go forward and their whole style has been very reserved."

Meanwhile, Tony Smith has insisted he has not taken on mission impossible after being unveiled as the new head coach of the Giants.

The 33-year-old former Parramatta Eels assistant boss, younger brother of ex-Bulls coach Brian, said: "I don't see it that way at all. This club is singing out for success and hopefully I'm the man to bring it about.

"I have come over to make a name for myself. I am young, enthusiastic and I have the belief that I can make things work here."

Smith will leave caretakers Phil Veivers and Jeff Hardy in charge for tomorrow's game while he awaits a work permit.