A BIG name is coming to Group 6.

The Appin Dogs are pleased to announce the signing of Bryce Gibbs for the 2015 season.

Gibbs recently retired from the Cronulla Sharks and formerly played for the West Tigers.

The big forward played 197 NRL and four City v Country Origin games throughout his 12-year career.

His experience will go a long way to help with the development of the Appin Dogs, who only entered the Group 6 first grade competition in 2014.

Gibbs's signing was met with approval by Appin president Robert Dreis.

"Bryce was renowned for his defence and his line speed, which will be an asset in the Group 6 comp and the Appin Dogs," he said.

"We are also hoping to help Bryce get over the line a few more times to add to his four tries he managed to score in the NRL."