Bradford Bulls Bolster Roster with Young Hooker Signing
The Championship outfit Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of promising young hooker Mason Corbett following his release from Super League side Leeds Rhinos.
The 18-year-old Corbett, an East Leeds junior, did not make a senior appearance for the Rhinos prior to his exit from Headingley. However, he featured 18 times between Leeds’ academy and reserve grade sides during the 2024 campaign, and also donned the jersey for pre-season games against Hunslet and the Bulls themselves.
Corbett has now been handed an opportunity to further develop his skills at Odsal, with the Bulls confirming his signing on Tuesday evening. Penning a one-year deal, the teenager expressed his excitement about working under experienced head coach Brian Noble in the upcoming 2025 season.
“I’m buzzing, all I can think about is the club’s heritage, and working under Brian is an exciting prospect,” said Corbett. “With Brian having played at hooker, it is really exciting news for me. When me and my family found out he was returning as head coach, we were buzzing. There’s so much knowledge I can take from him to add to my own game.”
Noble, who has recently taken up the reins at Odsal for a second time, was equally enthusiastic about the young hooker’s arrival. “I was surprised when Leeds announced they were releasing him. Mason will only add to the bright prospects of the club moving forward, so I am thrilled he has agreed to come and join us,” the veteran coach commented.
“We will develop him the best we can, we want him to enjoy himself also but the bits I have seen of him he is a very exciting player and if he grows and his potential comes to fruition we have a really good acquisition.”
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