Mitch Newton

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Mitch Newton
Personal information
Born (1968-06-26) 26 June 1968 (age 57)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1990–98 Canterbury Bulldogs 10630012
Source: [1]

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

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 Rugby League Project
  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.