Keith Galloway to leave Wests Tigers at the end of the season for Leeds

THE Tigers have released Keith Galloway from the final year of his contract with the front rower to join English club Leeds Rhinos.

Keith Galloway of the Wests Tigers (right) in action during their round 19 NRL match against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, July 19, 2015. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

VETERAN prop Keith Galloway will depart the Tigers at the end of the season.

The 29-year old will join Super League club Leeds Rhinos on a three-year deal.

Galloway was under contract for 2016 but had been linked with a departure for several weeks.

“Keith has become not only a favourite among our fans — but also with our playing group and staff during his time at the Club,” said Tigers coach Jason Taylor.

Galloway joined the Tigers in 2006.

“Since I started at Wests Tigers last year, Keith has been the ultimate professional in every aspect.”

A one-time Origin representative and five-time Kangaroo, Galloway joined the Tigers in 2006 after starting his career with the Cronulla Sharks.

Galloway has played 204 NRL games, 167 of which were for the Tigers, scoring 10 tries.

Originally published as Keith Galloway to leave Wests Tigers at the end of the season for Leeds