Another rugby league cult figure is aiming to become a politician with former NRL prop Mark Tookey running for a seat on the Logan City Council.

Following in the footsteps of Senator Glenn Lazarus, the former Parramatta Eels and New Zealand Warriors front rower has put his name forward as an independent candidate for the Loganlea division in the March 19 election.

Former New Zealand Warriors forward Mark Tookey. Credit:Steve Christo

"My family is here, my work is here and my passion is here in Logan," Mr Tookey said.

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