Bulls boss Mick Potter insists his staff are not to blame for the club’s persistent injury problems.

Incredibly, 15 different players have spent at least two weeks on the sidelines so far this season, giving Potter a series of selection headaches.

The situation has eased in recent weeks, with Jamie Langley, Olivier Elima and Danny Addy all returning to action but six first-teamers are still sidelined.

And while Potter will not point the finger at medical and conditioning staff, he is still keen to review the Bulls’ practices and procedures.

He said: “If it’s ligament tears and broken bones, that’s hard to alleviate in a contact sport.

“If it’s soft tissue damage there’s a possibility it could be something in your training. Most of ours have been breaks or muscle tears and tendon tears.

“But it is a constant question to be asked of medical staff and conditioning staff. Reviewing what you do is important to make sure you’re not doing the wrong thing.

“When you’re having heavy contact and people are twisting joints or slamming in at knees, it’s hard to stop those contact injuries. But it’s certainly a valid question you need to be constantly asking the staff around you. Is there something different we could be doing?”

Injuries have been a constant worry throughout Potter’s first campaign in charge, undoubtedly playing a part in the Bulls’ flagging fortunes.

Potter’s side sit 12th ahead of Sunday’s game against Salford but the Aussie insists he was never under any illusions about the nature of his task at Odsal.

After missing out on the play-offs in each of the past two seasons, rebuilding has been the focus.

“I knew it was a tough assignment and I was forewarned before I came there was a little bit of rebuilding to be done,” said Potter.

“We needed to extend our squad and we’ve given quite a few players a chance to show what they’ve got.

“I’m not giving up on them. I think there’s still potential in some of them but the season goes very quickly. It’s difficult and it’s my responsibility to turn it around.

“You have your moments during the game when the team does come up with an error or a poor play and that’s frustrating.

“I’m sure the fans feel that too. It’s getting past that and then practising to stop doing those poor things.”

And Potter has no intention of walking out on Bradford before the job is done.

Although he has recently been linked with the soon-to-be vacant coaching position at Penrith Panthers, the former Catalans and St Helens boss intends to see out the two-year deal he signed in the winter.

He said: “No-one’s spoken to me so there’s nothing really. I expect to be here next year.”