As Super League VI champions, the Bulls played against 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge. Gartner played at second-row forward, scoring a try in Bradford's victory.
The 2002 World Club Challenge pitted Super League VI champions, the Bulls, against the 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights.  Gartner, playing as a second-row forward, contributed to Bradford's win with a try.