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Goole happy to be seen as a growth area

GOOLE VIKINGS coach Brett Ferres believes he can provide the right environment for young players who have come out of Super League clubs’ development set-ups…

By Doug Thomson · Total Rugby League

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Goole Vikings aim to serve as a development hub for young players transitioning from Super League academies.
Goole signed young players Alfie Petty, Jon Turner, Joe Thompson, and Henry Hope.
Henry Hope signed a two-year contract, while Petty, Turner, and Thompson agreed to one-year deals.

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Goole Vikings head coach Brett Ferres aims to establish the club as a key development hub for young rugby league players leaving Super League academies. The Championship club has recently seen Connor Barley move to Hull FC and Jeylan Hodgson sign with Huddersfield after developing at Goole.

To strengthen the squad for the upcoming campaign, Goole signed four young players from Super League setups. Props Alfie Petty, Jon Turner, and halfback Joe Thompson signed one-year contracts, while winger Henry Hope committed to a two-year deal.

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