Deacon - Bulls rejuvenated

Scrum-half feeling refreshed ahead of Super League XIV

Last updated: 5th January 2009

Deacon - Bulls rejuvenated

Deacon: Happy with new talent

They're a breath of fresh air and training with these 17 and 18-year-olds means we've all been able to feed off their enthusiasm.

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Paul Deacon says the new generation of Bradford Bulls stars have helped freshen up the squad.

Teenagers Tom Olbison, Elliott Whitehead, Steve Crossley, Andy Tate and James Donaldson will all be at Steve McNamara's disposal as full-time players in 2009.

For players like 29-year-old scrum-half Deacon it makes a big difference to have some young blood about the place.

"There's a lot of young lads knocking around at the Bulls now, with five new members coming through the ranks," Deacon told the Bradford website.

"That can only be good for the rest of us and for Bradford Bulls. They're a breath of fresh air and training with these 17 and 18-year-olds means we've all been able to feed off their enthusiasm.

"I'm looking forward to starting a new season with a new team."

Super League's expansion to 14 teams means squad rotation will be all the more important in 2009 and Deacon's side look set to be tested early as they open up away against Harlequins on February 8.

Grand Final 2009 Win Outright: Bradford 33/1