Newly appointed Bradford Bulls captain Adrian Purtell has admitted that he would be keen to play at stand-off next year.
The former Canberra Raiders star shone at half-back during the Qualifiers in the absence of Bradford’s senior playmakers, and now he is keen on spending more time in the role.
“I’m definitely up for playing stand-off again this season,” Purtell told the Telegraph and Argus.
“Team selection is obviously up to Jimmy but in the limited appearances I made there last season I think I showed what I can do.
“I do enjoy playing five-eighth and hopefully Jimmy has got the confidence if needs be to play me there again
“If the opportunity came up and Jimmy wants me to play five-eighth, then I will be up for playing there, no doubt.”
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If Purtell is slotted in at halfback, he conceded he might have to do a bit of additional training.
“I hadn’t played five-eighth for a long time until last season, since I was at Canberra in fact, so kicking wasn’t previously something I had practiced.
“But now that I know there is a possibility I could be needed to play there again, it’s something I’ll take on board on my own as well as all those finer details you need if you’re a half.”
