Bradford Bulls
On 18 September 2010 it was announced that Bradford Bulls had signed Royston for the 2011 campaign.
2011 - 2011 Season
Royston featured in two of the four pre-season friendlies. He played against his old club Halifax RLFC and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He scored a try against Halifax.
Shad featured in four consecutive games from Round 1 (Leeds Rhinos) until Round 4 (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats), he returned to play in another four games between Round 6 (Castleford Tigers) and Round 9 (Hull FC). Royston then played in six consecutive games from Round 11 (Leeds Rhinos) to Round 16 (Harlequins RL). He then featured in Round 18 (Hull FC), Round 21 (Castleford Tigers), Round 25 (Wigan Warriors) and he returned to the team for the final game against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. Shad was the Bradford Bull's top try scorer this season, scoring 12 tries: Crusaders RL (1 try), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (3 tries), Castleford Tigers (1 try), Harlequins RL (1 try) and Hull FC (4 tries). Royston also appeared in both Challenge Cup games against Halifax RLFC and Wigan Warriors. He scored a try in each game.
Royston was named the Frontline Player of Round 16 for his performance against Harlequins RL. He also received Bradford Bull's 2011 Try of the Season award for his length of the field effort against Harlequins RL in Round 16.
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