Mitch Garbutt


Mitch Garbutt is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Toulouse olympique in the Betfred Championship.
He has previously played for the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.

Background

Garbutt was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Playing career

Early career

Garbutt played his junior football for the Western Suburbs Rosellas in the Newcastle Rugby League, before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.

2008-09

In 2008 and 2009, Garbutt played for the Newcastle Knights' NYC team.

2010

In 2010, he returned to his junior club the Western Suburbs Rosellas.

2011

At the end of 2011, after impressing in the 2011 Newcastle Rugby League Grand Final between the Western Suburbs Rosellas and the Maitland Pickers, he signed a one-year contract with the Melbourne Storm starting in 2012, with an option for 2013.

Playing positions

He primarily plays as a.

Senior career

Melbourne Storm (2013-14)

2013

In round 14 of the 2013 NRL season, Garbutt made his National Rugby League début for the Melbourne Storm against his former club the Newcastle Knights.

2014

On 16 July 2014, Garbutt signed a two-year contract to play for the Brisbane Broncos commencing in 2015.

Brisbane Broncos (2015)

2015

On 24 June 2015, Garbutt signed a -year contract with Super League club the Leeds Rhinos effective immediately, after being granted a release from his Brisbane Broncos' contract.

Leeds Rhinos (2015-18)

2015

Garbutt made his Leeds Rhinos' début on 3 July 2015, in a 46-18 victory over St. Helens.
Garbutt was part of the Leeds Rhinos' side that won the domestic treble in 2015, lifting the League Leaders' Shield, Challenge Cup and the 2015 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

2016

His performances for the Leeds Rhinos were impressive since his début less than a year ago, but Garbutt became famous for his punch on Australian test, James Tamou in the 2016 World Club Challenge, in a 4-38 defeat against the North Queensland Cowboys for which he later apologised for.

2017

Garbutt was subsequently also part of the Leeds Rhinos' 2017 Super League Grand Final winning squad, beating the Castleford Tigers, 6-24 at Old Trafford.

2018

The 2018 Super League season would prove to be Garbutt's last at the Leeds Rhinos, ending a four-year stay with the club where he won every domestic honour as a team available.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2019 - present)

2019

On 9 January 2019, Garbutt received the number 14 jersey ahead of the start of the Super League season.
On 13 January 2019, Garbutt made his non-competitive Hull Kingston Rovers' début in a pre-season friendly against the Widnes Vikings, Garbutt claimed a 30-16 victory with his new club.
Garbutt made his first competitive appearance for Hull Kingston Rovers in round 1 of the 2019 Super League season, Garbutt who scored a try on his début, went onto record a thrilling 18-16 victory over cross-city rivals Hull F.C. at Craven Park.

Honours

Career Awards and Accolades

Club (Leeds Rhinos 2015-18)