Latrell Mitchell

2022 - 3 - 25

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'Made sure Latrell Mitchell knew': Manu's familiar celebration after ... (Fox Sports)

'Made sure Latrell Mitchell knew': Manu's familiar celebration after grudge-match try.

MORE NRL NEWS MORE NRL NEWS “He shied away with a little bit of cheekbone music but with his first touch in the second half, eyeballed his old teammate, beat him on the outside and made sure Latrell Mitchell knew who scored that try.”

'Talk about something else': Latrell's TV retort (NEWS.com.au)

All the talk in the lead-up to Friday night's bitter NRL grudge match between South Sydney and the Roosters was about Latrell Mitchell coming face-to-face ...

Later on in the dressing room, Mitchell told Andrew Johns of his rivalry with Manu: “That’s the rivalry, that’s why I love it, that’s why I love the game. Speaking to Nine’s panel after the game, Mitchell was asked about the build-up focusing on himself and Manu, but he preferred to focus on the footy and cut presenter James Bracey off before he could finish his question about the pair. All the talk in the lead-up to Friday night’s bitter NRL grudge match between South Sydney and the Roosters was about Latrell Mitchell coming face-to-face with Joey Manu — but the Bunnies fullback was keen to keep their relationship out of the spotlight.

Latrell adds new chapter to Souths-Roosters feud (Daily Telegraph)

Latrell Mitchell finished off his old club running away up the left touchline, arm raised as he went. But finish the feud? Um, no.

'Maturing' Latrell Mitchell an ominous proposition for NRL rivals (Sporting News AU)

Jason Demetriou has lauded what he labeled a mature performance from Latrell Mitchell, who absorbed what was another emotion-charged battle against his ...

"That's why he's the captain of our team. "We were a bit off the mark the first two weeks but the confidence has been building and it was pleasing to get the result tonight." "I think I'm building nicely and I think it's reflective of the team, we're building in confidence," he said of the performance. Demetriou said despite the pair of losses to start his tenure he was confident a few minor tweaks to their direction in attack was all that was needed to claim the win against their rivals. After spending a total of 10 weeks on the sidelines with suspensions in the last 12 months, costing his side in the process, Mitchell has vowed to clean up his act this season and it showed against the Tricolours. Jason Demetriou has lauded what he labeled a mature performance from Latrell Mitchell, who absorbed what was another emotion-charged battle against his former side the Roosters to guide the Rabbitohs to a 28-16 win and their first of the 2022 season.

Mitchell and Manu share heartfelt embrace (Wide World of Sports)

Any hint of a rift between former premiership teammates Latrell Mitchell and Joey Manu appears to be a thin...

"That's the rivalry, that's why I love it, that's why I love the game," Mitchell said. "I'm really proud of the boys, we stuck to our process and kept it really simple, to be honest. All eyes on Friday night were on were on Mitchell and Manu after the brutal clash between the pair last year prematurely ended both of their seasons, with Manu left with a shattered cheek and eye socket while Mitchell was suspended.

Latrell Mitchell stars in Souths' spicy derby win (SBS)

The Biripi and Wiradjuri star had the last laugh as the Rabbitohs retained bragging rights with a 12-point win over the Chooks.

The centre celebrated by slamming the ball down in jubilation next to Mitchell and letting his ex-teammate know in the flashpoint of the night. With Mitchell converting both, the Rabbitohs had shot to a 12-0 lead. "There's a lot made in those games and a lot made up around them but the way that Latrell and Joey handled themselves was first class," said Roosters coach Trent Robinson.

Manu does a 'Latrell on Latrell', but Mitchell, Souths have last laugh (The Sydney Morning Herald)

South Sydney triumphed 28-16 against their bitter rivals as Latrell Mitchell scored a long-range try and Cameron Murray produced a true captain's knock.

He then scooped up a sloppy Tedesco short ball to Billy Smith from a 20m restart and sent Alex Johnston over for Souths’ second. He sliced through some soft defence from Victor Radley and Sio Siua Taukeiaho in the eighth minute. And what another top-quality game so early in the season. “I was having fun in the backyard, that’s a Matty Bowen try, that’s how he used to do it,” Mitchell said. It was the same aggressive yet defiant act Mitchell did to Fletcher Baker last year. It is hard to remember the last time Mitchell appeared so happy and content during a game.