Ex-Huddersfield academy prop Dom Newton joins Hornets

[HornyHornyHorneeet]

Ex-Huddersfield academy prop Dom Newton joins Hornets

 

Experienced front-rower Dom Newton has joined Rochdale Hornets on a deal until the end of the season.

Newton previously spent three years in the academy of Huddersfield Giants.

He later went on to join Oldham and made 22 appearances for the club between 2022-23, featuring alongside best friend and current Hornets forward Luke Nelmes.

The 32-year-old, who trained during pre-season with his local community club Newsome Panthers, will provide an extra option in the front row.

Newton watched his new side from the stands last weekend as the Hornets maintained their perfect start to the Betfred League 1 season with a 68-0 thrashing of Cornwall.

"I'm really excited to be joining Rochdale,” he said. 

“I spoke with GT [Gary Thornton] ahead of last season, but I'd just had a newborn baby and changed jobs, so it didn't quite work out.

"I know a lot of the boys in the changing room and played junior rugby with Jordan Andrade, Nelmesy and Jaden Dayes, so it should be an easy transition. 

"I'm looking forward to getting back into it. I had a tough pre-season with my community club, Newsome Panthers, so I'm in a good place physically and can't wait to rip in."

Rochdale Hornets head coach Gary Thornton said: “We have brought Dom in to strengthen our options in the middle unit, having lost a couple of players recently.

“Dom has League One experience with Oldham and is well-known to most of our squad. He is an experienced front-rower and will be a welcome addition at this stage of the season.”

[Joe 90]

19 hours ago, HornyHornyHorneeet said:

Ex-Huddersfield academy prop Dom Newton joins Hornets

 

Experienced front-rower Dom Newton has joined Rochdale Hornets on a deal until the end of the season.

Newton previously spent three years in the academy of Huddersfield Giants.

He later went on to join Oldham and made 22 appearances for the club between 2022-23, featuring alongside best friend and current Hornets forward Luke Nelmes.

The 32-year-old, who trained during pre-season with his local community club Newsome Panthers, will provide an extra option in the front row.

Newton watched his new side from the stands last weekend as the Hornets maintained their perfect start to the Betfred League 1 season with a 68-0 thrashing of Cornwall.

"I'm really excited to be joining Rochdale,” he said. 

“I spoke with GT [Gary Thornton] ahead of last season, but I'd just had a newborn baby and changed jobs, so it didn't quite work out.

"I know a lot of the boys in the changing room and played junior rugby with Jordan Andrade, Nelmesy and Jaden Dayes, so it should be an easy transition. 

"I'm looking forward to getting back into it. I had a tough pre-season with my community club, Newsome Panthers, so I'm in a good place physically and can't wait to rip in."

Rochdale Hornets head coach Gary Thornton said: “We have brought Dom in to strengthen our options in the middle unit, having lost a couple of players recently.

“Dom has League One experience with Oldham and is well-known to most of our squad. He is an experienced front-rower and will be a welcome addition at this stage of the season.”

Good addition to a strong pack !

[Pedro]

Looks like a good signing. What happened to Josh Johnson?

[ormskirknet]

Looks a decent addition.

We’ve not seen much of Josh Johnson OR Tom Spencer yet….and the article mentions we’ve lost a couple of players

[Athleticgrounds]

On 14/03/2025 at 11:55, ormskirknet said:

Looks a decent addition.

We’ve not seen much of Josh Johnson OR Tom Spencer yet….and the article mentions we’ve lost a couple of players

They seek them here.. They seek them there.. The mystery deepens??? 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Still at Oldham as I understand it. Part of the dual reg deal ? 

[HornyHornyHorneeet]

12 hours ago, Athleticgrounds said:

They seek them here.. They seek them there.. The mystery deepens??? 

I asked Andy M at the last home game and he said that Josh was taking time out of the game for family / personal reasons.

He did say that the club would be holding his registration and would not rule out a return.

[HornyHornyHorneeet]

5 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Still at Oldham as I understand it. Part of the dual reg deal ? 

He was off contract at Oldham at the end of last season and signed for us before a DR agreement was announced.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 hours ago, HornyHornyHorneeet said:

He was off contract at Oldham at the end of last season and signed for us before a DR agreement was announced.

Where is he then ? I was told Oldham.

[HornyHornyHorneeet]

51 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Where is he then ? I was told Oldham.

He hasn't been an Oldham player since leaving them last year.

As above I was told by Andy after a recent game when I asked he is taking some time out of the game for family / personal reasons.