Manly confirm Orford odsal move

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The Sea Eagles are blaming salary cap constraints on the decision not to re-sign the experienced half-back, who had been discussing terms on a two-year contract.

It is believed Orford, who led the maroon and whites to the 2008 NRL title, will be paid Australian dollars 1.5million (£0.84m) over three years at Bradford.

Orford will link up with former Manly team-mates Steve Menzies, Glenn Hall and Heath L'Estrange at his new club.

"I always wanted to finish my career in England - this opportunity came earlier than expected but the chance to play with good friends at a club which is on the rise accelerated my decision," said the 2008 Dally M medal winner.

"There is nothing sinister in the switch. I could have remained with Manly for two more years but decided the time is right now. I have loved my time with the club since I returned from Melbourne Storm.

"It is a wonderful club with fantastic fans. I will miss living and playing in the area but a football career is short and I want to satisfy a long held goal to play in England for a couple of seasons.

"I'm glad I haven't had a lot of time to consider the switch. My manager came up with the deal, I thought about it and made the best decision for my immediate future.

"I wish Manly all the success in the world. They have some good young halfback prospects that deserve an opportunity in the NRL."

Orford began his first-grade career with the Northern Eagles in 2000 and played with Melbourne Storm from 2001-2005 before switching to the Sea Eagles in 2006. He featured in 229 NRL games - 98 of which were for the Sea Eagles - scoring 1,502 points.