Kurt Haggerty sees no reason for alarm after Bradford Bulls fall short against Leigh Leopards

The Bulls were hoping to edge closer to the play-off chasers in the Super League table but instead found themselves on the wrong end of a seven-try drubbing.

Bradford sit 10th at the halfway mark of their first season back at the top level, six points clear of basement side Huddersfield Giants.

"We're definitely on the right track," said Haggerty.

"There's no stress about this performance. Our effort and commitment were still there but our execution wasn't. We'll keep working on that.

"There are still positives to take from the game."

Bradford made a strong start to the Odsal clash but failed to take their chances and were punished by the in-form Leopards, who are now just two points adrift of the play-off places.

Josh Charnley stole the show for Leigh, scoring a hat-trick to move ahead of Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall at the top of Super League's all-time tryscorer chart.

Bradford could only respond through tries from Chris Atkin and Caleb Aekins.

"We've got no complaints," said Haggerty.

"Leigh taught us a lesson in completing high and turning the ball over in the right areas. They were very good and we weren't on.

"We made six line breaks and dropped the ball four times on the back of them. It shows we can create the opportunities and it's just about executing them.

"You're never going to win Super League games completing at 62 per cent."

The result dents Bradford's impressive home record, increasing the importance of Saturday's trip to Perpignan to face Catalans Dragons.

Haggerty is determined to ease the frustration with a first away victory of the campaign.

"This performance has to fuel us for Catalans," added the 37-year-old, whose side have lost all six games on their travels.

"The drive now has to be to get our first win on the road. It's over in France and there's no bigger challenge. This performance has to drive us to go beat Catalans."