LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Craig Garvey, a former NRL hooker known for his time with the Canterbury Bulldogs and St George Illawarra Dragons, has signed with a new team for the 2026 season, enabling him to continue his rugby league career.
At 32 years old and recently honored as the 2024 Ron Massey Cup Player of the Year, Garvey will join the Nambucca Heads Roosters, who compete in the Tooheys New Group 2 competition and are fresh off a premiership win in 2025.
Garvey last played in the NRL during the 2017 season, appearing in 23 matches-10 with the Dragons and 13 with the Bulldogs. Additionally, he was part of the Indigenous All Stars during their annual pre-season match in 2016.
Interestingly, Garvey's younger brother, Grant, also played in the NRL, making one appearance for the Sydney Roosters and earning two Under-18s caps for the New South Wales Blues.
"We are extremely happy to announce Craig Garvey has signed up for the 2026 season.
Craig has played NRL for the Dragons and the Bulldogs and is an extremely professional rugby league player," a statement from the club read.
"Recently winning the Ron Massey Cup with the Glebe Dirty Reds, Craig will be a massive asset to the young squad. We are very excited to see what 2026 will bring for Craig at the proud club."