 He also featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Workington Town).He scored against Whitehaven (3 tries), Featherstone Rovers (1 try), Workington Town (3 tries), Sheffield Eagles (1 try), Halifax (2 tries), Dewsbury Rams (2 tries), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (2 tries), Salford Red Devils (1 try) and Widnes Vikings (1 try).2016 - 2016 Season

After the retirement of Chev Walker it was announced that Purtell would be the captain of the Bulls.