A pivotal player for the Wolves in 2007, Bridge is set to start the season as the Wolves first choice stand-off partner to Lee Briers. Powerfully built for a number 6, he is a strong defender and a huge threat with the ball in hand who can step through line with his fast footwork and the capacity to produce the unpredictable. Bridge is becoming an increasingly experienced first grader and now has the opportunity to develop the organisational element of his game to complement the threat he poses as an individual ball runner. One of the heroes of England Academy's historic first ever series victory over the Australian Schoolboys, Bridge played centre in both Tests' of the 2002 Academy series. Oldham born, he played for North West Counties and Lancashire schools as a junior before turning professional with Huddersfield Giants Academy. Upon the Giants' relegation from Super League in 2001, he was ruled a free agent at tribunal enabling Super League champions Bradford Bulls to sign him. A dominating figure for the Bulls' Academy, he won the Dave Valentine Memorial Trophy in their Senior Academy Grand Final defeat to Wigan Warriors in 2003. Spotting his first grade opportunities were limited at Odsal, the Wolves paid £30,000 at to bring him to the Halliwell Jones stadium at the start of the 2005 season. Also an accomplished goal-kicker, who acts as understudy to Briers.
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