BRADFORD BULLS

Coach: Steve McNamara (since April 2006).

Captain: Paul Deacon.

Previous finishes: 3rd, 1st (champions), 5th, 1st (runners-up), 3rd, 1st (champions), 2nd (runners-up), 1st (champions), 2nd (runners-up), 3rd (champions), 4th.

2006 leading scorers: tries - Shontayne Hape 21; goals - Paul Deacon 118; points - Paul Deacon 264.

Biggest Super League win: 96-16 (v Salford, 2000).

Biggest Super League defeat: 4-66 (v St Helens, 2005).

Ground and capacity: Odsal, 26,019.

2006 average attendance: 11,287.

Record Super League attendance: 24,020 (v Leeds 1999).

New recruits: David Solomona (Wakefield), Glenn Morrison (Parramatta), Chris Feather (Leeds), Michael Platt (Castleford), James Evans (Huddersfield via Wakefield).

Departures: Brad Meyers (Gold Coast), Paul Johnson (Warrington), Michael Withers, Mark Flanagan (both Wigan), Karl Pryce (Gloucester RU), Stanley Gene (Hull KR), Brett Ferres (Wakefield), Marcus Bai (retired).

Key man: David Solomona - the gifted New Zealand Test ball-handler will add a new dimension to the Bulls attack.

Emerging star: Sam Burgess - a teenage prop who burst onto the scene in eye-catching fashion towards the end of last season.

Odds to finish top: 14-1.

Prospects: Following on from the departure of Jamie Peacock, Leon Pryce and Robbie Paul 12 months ago, Bradford have lost more valuable experience and their chances of success could hinge on the impact made by newcomer David Solomona.

Prediction: 6th.