2025 Local Footy NSW Signings Tracker: All the latest big name movements from local leagues

Stay up to date with the latest big name signings across local rugby league competitions across New South Wales, including Kurri Kurri welcoming home a former Storm and Broncos enforcer.

Mitch Garbutt during his time with Brisbane. Picture: Annette Dew

Welcome to the 2025 Local Footy NSW Signings Tracker.

Here is where you will find up to date information on player movements and signings ahead of the new season for your favourite leagues across the state.

KURRI KURRI LANDS BIG DOG
The Kurri Kurri Bulldogs have added a monster signing to their forward pack with front rower Mitch Garbutt joining the club from next season onwards.

Garbutt played 12 NRL games with Melbourne and Brisbane before enjoying a successful stint in the UK Super League with Leeds and Hull KR.

He then went on to play in France and finally in York last year, where he announced he would be retiring professionally.

Brendan Worth (left). Picture: Brett Costello

MAGPIES BULK UP

After finishing last in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League competition in 2024, West Wallsend has wasted no time in trying to turn their fortunes around next year.

Brendan Worth has signed up as the club’s defensive coach, bringing 21 games of NRL experience with Newcastle and Penrith as well as a stint with Toulouse.

They have also announced the player signings of Blake Huddleston, brothers Patrick and Jake Sharkey, Jacob Lollback, Tommy Payne, Kyle Clarke, Brydon Ramien, Jack Beagley, Kye Juhnke, Jesse Dedman and Matty Johnson.

Originally published as 2025 Local Footy NSW Signings Tracker: All the latest big name movements from local leagues