Mitch Newton

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

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. 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. He returned to coach the club in 2013, assisted by former Bulldogs team-mate Brent Sherwin.