The Bulls failed to build on a superb first-half display as they lost 33-8 at Warrington.
Having led 8-6 at the break, a tired-looking Bradford capitulated, picked apart at will by Super League's second-placed side.
The scoreline had a slightly harsh feel to it for a Bulls side who had more than matched their opponents for long spells but Steve McNamara will be worried his side lost the second half 27-0.
Andy Lynch powered over to put the Bulls ahead before Richie Myler hit back for the Wolves, Bridge adding the extras.
But, having put in a stellar effort on defence, Bradford took the lead when Paul Sykes blasted through off the flat pass from Matt Orford.
The defensive exertions of the first half seemed to take a heavy toll though and Bradford never looked the same throughout the second 40 minutes.
Man of the match Matt King set up Ryan Atkins before scoring himself to give Warrington a six-point lead.
Then the Aussie winger made a dazzling break straight from the restart to send in Atkins again, Bridge improving.
Michael Monaghan scored a soft try after snaking out of dummy half to add an ever greater degree of comfort to the scoreline, Bridge adding the extras to make it 26-8.
A drop goal from Monaghan took the game well out of grasp before King added the exclamation point, beating Sheriffe to Monaghan's crossfield kick, Bridge again converting.
Bulls: Dave Halley; Rikki Sheriffe, Paul Sykes, Chris Nero, Stuart Reardon; Brett Kearney, Matt Orford; Nick Scruton, Heath L'Estrange, Andy Lynch, Elliott Whitehead, Glenn Hall, Steve Menzies. Interchange: Wayne Godwin, Craig Kopczak, Mike Worrincy, James Donaldson.
Warrington: Chris Riley; Chris Hicks, Chris Bridge, Ryan Atkins, Matt King; Simon Grix, Richie Myler; Adrian Morley, Michael Monaghan, Garreth Carvell, Louis Anderson, Ben Westwood, Ben Harrison. Interchange: Paul Wood, Mickey Higham, David Solomona, Vinnie Anderson.
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