Adrian Purtell (born 31 January 1985) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Albury Thunder.

He previously played for the Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, Bradford Bulls and the London Broncos.

Purtell played junior rugby league with Albury Rams and Lavington Panthers.

Soon after he re-signed to stay with Canberra until the end of the 2011 season, rejecting an offer to join the Melbourne Storm.

After being unable to maintain his position in the starting team for the second half of the 2009 season, Purtell was offered a release by Canberra.

In his first year at the club, Penrith finished second on the table but were eliminated from the finals series after losing both matches consecutively.

It was announced that Purtell signed a 3-year contract with Super League team Bradford Bulls.

[citation needed] 2013 – 2013 Season Purtell missed the pre-season games against Dewsbury Rams and Leeds Rhinos due to the doctors not giving him permission to play until April.

He scored against Leeds Rhinos (1 try), Salford City Reds (2 tries), Warrington Wolves (1 try) and Catalans Dragons (1 try).

[citation needed] He signed a new 1 Year Deal with Bradford despite their relegation from Super League.

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).

[citation needed] 2016 – 2016 Season After the retirement of Chev Walker it was announced that Purtell would be the captain of the Bulls.

Adrian Purtell returned to his hometown to play Albury Thunder in Group 9 of the New South Wales Rugby League.

Club medical staff were aware of Purtell's chest pains, and stopped many times for treatment, as the Bulls returned from their 37–22 loss to Leeds Rhinos.