BULLS returned to winning ways with an impressive 26-12 win at home to Leigh.

John Kear rated it as his best as Bradford coach after his side produced a performance full of character.

Check out T&A chief sports writer Simon Parker's player ratings and game guide below.

Man of the match

Lots of big performances in Bulls jerseys but Ethan Ryan never put a foot wrong in an unusual role at full back.

Moment of the match

Matty Wildie’s 90 metre sprint from one end to the other would have done the Olympics proud.

Moan of the match

Many thought the referee’s decisions favoured the visitors, especially during the first half.

Tactics

Ethan Ryan moved to full back after Brandon Pickersgill was dropped for Rowan Milnes. Rhys Evans went to the wing and Elliot Minchella returned to loose forward.

Player ratings

BULLS: Ryan 9, Foggin-Johnston 8, Webster 7, Oakes 7, Evans 8, Milnes 7, Wildie 8, Kirk 7, Hallas 6, Crossley 8, Farrell 7, Storton 7, Minchella 7. Interchange: Wood 7, Green 7, Flanagan 7, Gibson 6.

LEIGH: McNally 7, Pownall 6, Higginson 7, Thornley 6, Marsh 7, Richardson 7, Woods 6, Douglas 8, Higham 8, Brooks 7, T Adamson 7, Bentley 7, L Adamson 7. Interchange: Hood 7, Cator 6, Spencer 6, Emmitt 6.

Game guide

Half-time: 12-12

Referee: Tom Grant (Leeds)

Bulls – Tries: 5 – Webster, Storton, Ryan, Wildie, Evans; Goals: 3 – Minchella 2/5, Milnes 1/1.

Leigh – Tries: 2 – Brooks, Pownall; Goals 2 – Richardson 2/3.

Penalties: Bulls 15, Leigh 13

Goal-line drop-outs: Bulls 3, Leigh 1

Attendance: 4,381