Cowboys sign Lawton

Karl Lawton, a utility player, has committed to a two-year contract with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Over the course of nine seasons, the 28-year-old has made appearances in 87 NRL games for the Titans, Warriors, and Sea Eagles.

Over his career, Lawton has primarily played hooker, but he also has a wealth of experience at middle forward and second row. Lawton is from Murwillumbah.

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For the Sea Eagles in the first six games of the 2024 season, Lawton has made appearances.

“We’re excited to have a player with Karl’s calibre of experience on board for 2025 and beyond,” stated Michael Luck, general manager of football for the Cowboys.

“He possesses every quality Todd values in a coach: competence, versatility, fitness, and competitiveness.

“We are fortunate to have Reece Robson, a world-class hooker, and several talented dummy halves coming through our junior system. Karl will be a fantastic mentor to our up-and-coming players as well as a wonderful support system for Reece.”