New signing Bryson Goodwin gives his first interview since joining Warrington Wolves

The experienced outside back became The Wire’s second new signing ahead of 2018 this week when he agreed a two-year deal with the club.

Goodwin has played for Cronulla Sharks, Canterbury Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL, winning a Premiership with the latter in 2014.

Despite the club currently having no confirmed head coach and being in the middle of a major rebuild of the playing staff, Goodwin believes he can repeat the feat with Wolves.

“I know things are happening with recruitment and the new coach, so it doesn’t worry me,” he said.

“Tony Smith did an unbelievable job with Warrington but a fresh start is good for everybody.

“It’s a great challenge for me and the other players coming in, as well as the players the club already has, to gel as a unit and get Warrington back up to the top.

“I’m great mates with Ben Roberts at Castleford. Seeing everything he’s doing this week ahead of the Grand Final just makes me desperate to get there.

“I really believe we can be equipped to do that at Warrington and I’m excited for the challenge.”

Goodwin had initially agreed to join Leigh Centurions for next year, but his arrival at Warrington was confirmed after Neil Jukes’ side lost to Catalans Dragons in the Million Pound Game on Saturday.

However, the New Zealand international confirmed he was joining Warrington regardless of whether or not Leigh stayed in Super League.

Goodwin also confirmed his wife Jessica and young son Drea would be joining him in England.

“Whatever the result was on Saturday, the move to Warrington had already been sorted,” he said.

“It was pretty much out of my hands. My manager got a call from Leigh saying they had agreed a transfer fee with Warrington.

“We spoke about it and I was happy to go ahead with it.

“The initial plan was for me to come over on my own then come home for Christmas, but we discussed it again and now we’re all coming.

“We just thought about how great an adventure it would be for us as a family. To get the chance to come over to England and play footy is a great privilege.

“We’re looking to arrive in early November and we’ll be spending Christmas here. It’s exciting to see what England and Europe has to offer.

“I’m coming over there to give it my all and play some good footy. If that happens, I’m sure the people of Warrington will welcome us with open arms.”

Goodwin, a centre by trade who has also played wing and full-back, has played on the left edge for the majority of his career.

However, Peta Hiku’s early departure has opened up the right centre position and Goodwin says it would be easy to adjust.

The 31-year-old also backs himself to emulate, or even better the impact made by fellow New Zealander Hiku at The Wire.

“I’ve played predominantly on the left side, but I don’t think it matters too much. We’ll see what the new coach wants me to do,” he said.

“I know Hiku came over here and did really well, but I don’t want to bother myself with that.

“I’m confident in my own ability and I’m positive I can make a similar impact, maybe even better.”