Bradford Bulls sign teenage hooker from Leeds Rhinos

The 18-year-old featured at both academy and reserve grade for the Super League outfit in 2024, making 18 appearances and scoring two tries.

A former East Leeds junior, Corbett also enjoyed minutes at first-team level in the Keith Howard Foundation Trophy clash between Bradford and Leeds back in January.

Corbett has spoken of his excitement at working under new Bulls head coach Brian Noble next season, declaring his intention to tap into the knowledge of those around him to develop his game.

He said: “I’m buzzing, all I can think about is the club’s heritage and working under Brian, which is an exciting prospect.

“With Brian having played at hooker too it is really exciting news for me, when my family and I 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.

“In Mitch (Souter) and Tyran (Ott), there are two really good players I can learn from and that is something a lad my age needs to do.

“I need to tap into the older lads and gain from their knowledge, so it is a real boost to have them around me.

He added: “I am eager to get going now.

“I pride myself in being a confident player and I have come from a position as captain in the academy at Leeds, so I am excited to get to know the lads and prosper next season.”

Bulls head coach Noble believes the Bulls have secured the services of an exciting player and he feels the move will benefit both parties moving forward.

Noble said: “I was surprised when Leeds announced they were releasing Mason, as I’d had discussions with Eamon (O’Carroll) before he left and we both thought he would be a good acquisition.

“We see him in the same line as people like Eliot Peposhi, who we had a lot of success with and have a lot of time for.

Eliot Peposhi bursts through as Bulls see off Mason Corbett and his Leeds team-mates in a friendly back in January. (Image: Tom Pearson.)

“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.

“We will develop him the best we can, while we want him to enjoy himself too.

“From the bits I have seen of Mason, he is a very exciting player and if he grows and his potential comes to fruition, we have a really good acquisition on our hands.

“He won’t be short of people to ask for advice, as we are well rounded in that position at the moment.

“We have players who’ve played nine and also the likes of Sam Hallas and Jordan Lilley who can help too, so it is a good move for Mason and a good move for us.”