GOOLE VIKINGS have signed prop Brad Bullock from Castleford Tigers and centre or back-rower Cooper Howlett from Workington Town.

Bullock, 18, featured in Castleford’s academy and reserve sides but is yet to make his professional debut.

Australian Cooper, 24, scored five tries in 14 appearances with Workington this year, his first in England.

Vikings coach Scott Taylor said: “Part of the club’s philosophy since day one has been to secure young talent from across the region and a little further afield – players who have the raw ingredients we feel can develop into first-teamers and help them progress their careers. Brad fits the bill.

“He lives just twenty minutes up the road, has a fantastic attitude, is driven to achieve what he has his heart set on, and his enthusiasm for the opportunity here really caught our eye.

“Cooper is someone who caught our eye this season.

“We’ve been looking for a player who can play centre and back row to give us flexibility, as well as some size and pace – he ticks all those boxes.”