Another false dawn?

report by Gary Skentelbery pictures George Thornton

DISMAYED Warrington Wolves fans were left wondering if they were witnessing yet another false dawn as they saw their team crash 20-36 at home to the rampant Bradford Bulls.
During a scintilating 20 minute spell at the start of the second half the Bulls put the Wolves to the sword with some powerful running and super support play.
The first hafl was evenly balanced as the Wolves held onto a slnder lead thanks to two tries from second rower Ben Westwood, both converted by skipper Lee Briers, who also landed an early penalty.
But after the break Bradford ran in three second-half tries in eight minutes as Lesley Vainikolo, James Evans and Michael Platt, with his second try of the game, all struck quickly to put the Bulls in control.
Warrington were given some hope when Prop Chris Leikvoll powered over from close range but then Bradford's Platt completed his hat-trick racing 80 yards late on to seal the victory, signalling an early departure by many disgruntled Wolves fans.
Head Coach Paul Cullen now has the difficult task of rallying his troops for the visit of Hull next Sunday when anything less than victory will signal another dismal start to the season and undo all the good work achieved by winning at Wigan in the opening game.

Warrington: (14) 20
Tries: Westwood (2), Leikvoll
Goals: Briers (4)

Bradford: (12) 36
Tries: Platt (3), Morrison, Vainikolo, Evans
Goals: Deacon (6)