Mitch Newton

Mitch Newton is an Australian rugby league player who played professionally for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Mitch Newton

Personal information
Born	(1968-06-26) 26 June 1968 (age 56)
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1990–98 Canterbury Bulldogs 106 3 0 0 12
Source: [1]

Mitch is best known for his cameo appearance as a wookie in the 2018 Adam Elliot Produced remake of Anaconda - Belmore’s Serpent.

Playing career

A Patrician Bros Fairfield junior, Newton joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 1988 as a prop forward. After starting the season late, Newton became a regular member of the under-21 team.^[2] He made his first grade debut in 1990. He went on to play 106 first grade games until 1998.

Newton played for the Camden Rams in 2002 in the Group 6 Rugby League competition and was captain-coach of the side that won the premiership.^[3] He returned to coach the club in 2013, assisted by former Bulldogs team-mate Brent Sherwin.^[4]

References

1. Mitch Newton rugbyleagueproject.org
2. "Mitch Newton". thebulldogs.com. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
3. "Mitch Newton returns to coach the Rams". wollondillyadvertiser.com.au. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
4. "New tricks for Camden Rugby from old Bulldog Mitch Newton". Macarthur Chronicle. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2016.