IN what was their final home game of the year, Warrington Wolves’ reserve team put on a show at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Those that chose to attend the Saturday lunchtime kick off were treated to a stellar display from Ryan O’Brien’s side, who ran in 10 tries to thrash Bradford Bulls.

Winger Frank Sergent starred with four tries while prodigiously talented full-back Cai Taylor-Wray gave another glimpse of what may be to come in the future by touching down for a brace of his own.

The final score blew out to 56-18, with O’Brien saying some of his players put on their best individual displays of the year.

The victory was their third in succession and their sixth in 11 matches this year in total, with the head coach believing they have made “positive strides” at reserve level this year.

“We were really pleased with that performance – each individual played well and a handful had their best game of the season so far,” he said.

“I think we have made some positive strides with our Reserve grade programme this year, and if we continue on the same trajectory, I have no doubt that we will reap the benefits as a club for years to come.”

Having been 18th man for the Super League victory at Wigan Warriors the previous evening, young forward Tom Whitehead started at loose forward and was also among the try-scorers while half-back Joe Hickey was in good form with the boot, landing eight goals from 10 attempts.

The Wire’s other tries came courtesy of Ewan Smith, Sam Marshall and James Duffy.

There are two more away fixtures in August to finish the season for the reserves – they take on London Broncos on Sunday, August 11, before wrapping 2024 up with a trip to Castleford Tigers on Saturday, August 24.

Wolves: Cai Taylor-Wray; Frank Sergent, Ewan Smith, Pat Irwin, Jake Thewlis; Joe Hickey, Adam Whalley; Logan Raughter, Ben Hartill, Stephen Antrobus, Scott Parnaby, Nolan Tupaea, Tom Whitehead. Subs: James Duffy, Charlie McKler, Isaac Reid, Sam Marshall. 18th: Flynn Holden