 He scored 3 tries in 6 games the following year in which the Taniwha's level of performance improved, even if their results didn't get markedly better, winning just 1 of 10 regular season games.Impressive displays in tough circumstances for Northland saw Goodhue handed a Super Rugby contract by the Auckland-based Blues ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby season.He made his debut on 15 April 2017, coming off the bench against the Hurricanes.