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
PositionProp
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

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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

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  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.