Powell names Bulls Trinity squad amid injury updates
Wakefield Trinity coach Daryl Powell has named his 21-man squad for Thursday’s Super League derby against Bradford Bulls at Odsal Stadium (8pm kick-off). The Bulls Trinity fixture comes with Trinity unbeaten in four and sitting third, while Bradford arrive after ending a four-game losing run.
Key Takeaways
- Powell named a 21-man squad for Bradford Bulls on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at Bartercard Odsal (8pm).
- Corey Hall and Jordan Williams return; Max Jowitt and Seth Nikotemo drop out of the group.
- Trinity sit third after seven wins in eight, including a 20-6 result at Hull KR last week.
- Fans get free coach travel with tickets, plus half-price first drinks at Odsal with a match ticket.
The West Yorkshire derby is live on Sky Sports+, according to Racing Post coverage of the Bradford Bulls vs Wakefield Trinity preview. For more offbeat sports and culture round-ups, see our Bizarre News & Florida Man desk.
Who made Powell’s Bulls Trinity 21-man squad?
According to the club’s squad announcement, Powell made two changes from the side that beat Super League champions Hull KR. Corey Hall returns after a lower-leg injury, and Jordan Williams is back in contention after a loan spell with Batley Bulldogs.
Max Jowitt and Seth Nikotemo drop out. Named players include Cameron Scott, Corey Hall, Tom Johnstone, Jake Trueman, Mike McMeeken, Tyson Smoothy, Ky Rodwell, Matty Storton, Jazz Tevaga, Jay Pitts, Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Caius Faatili, Harvey Smith, Isaiah Vagana, Lachlan Walmsley, Jayden Myers, Josh Rourke, Tray Lolesio, Jordan Williams, Myles Lawford and Will Tate.
Full selection detail is on the club site: Powell Names His Side For Bradford.
Why are Jowitt and Nikotemo missing from the derby?
Powell later clarified the absences. Nikotemo has returned home to Australia for personal reasons. Jowitt will play for the club’s reserve side against Wigan this weekend, with Josh Rourke currently preferred at full-back.
“I’m just mixing it up, really,” Powell said. On Jowitt, he added there is no specific reason beyond the team going well, noting Rocky (Rourke) is ahead and Jowitt must fight back in.
Hall is named in the 21 after a recent knock, but Powell indicated he is unlikely to feature this week and is closer to a return next week. Oliver Pratt and Mason Lino remain sidelined. Jack Sinfield is out with an HIA, giving Myles Lawford another chance after his bench role in the Hull KR win.
What else should fans know before kick-off?
Trinity’s four-match unbeaten run follows that 20-6 win at Hull KR. Bradford snapped a four-game losing streak with a timely win over Huddersfield Giants. When the sides last met in round eight on 18 April, Trinity won 52-12.
Both clubs are offering free coach travel for Wakefield fans with an accompanying ticket purchase. Ticket holders can also get half price on their first drink at Odsal by showing their match ticket at drinks kiosks.
Racing Post notes Trinity have won seven of their last eight and face several top-seven sides in the closing regular-season run, making points at Odsal valuable for playoff positioning.