Latrell Mitchell

2022 - 7 - 3

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The 'flip side' to Latrell's Origin call as Bunnies star sensationally ... (Fox Sports)

Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium following Souths' big win over the Eels.

“So there is a little bit in the back of Latrell’s head, on the flip side, you have to remember there is other players who have done this, Jamie Lyon chose not to play representative football before and that is their absolute choice, you do not have to do that.” “I know Latrell on a personal level and he gets a wrap different to what people see him on the field, off the field he is a really smart guy and a really good person, I thought he showed maturity to just come out and say that and I am really proud of him that he has made that decision.” “In terms of going over to the US to rehab his body and the time to do it, and you have to remember he missed the back-end of last year and the finals, If he had have played they might have been able to win that grand final. “He would have known before the game that this is where he is at, he has been out for so long with a hamstring injury and had to do so much work to come back,” Marshall said. “I’m proud of him, he’s put in a lot of work, been out of the game for a long time and got himself right ... he’s putting this club first and as a South Sydney man I’m proud to hear that,” Cook said. “They have a really good team there NSW, good luck to Burton in the centres and give Crichton a go, let him bleed in and I just really want to focus on South Sydney and myself and get myself right for the back-end of the season.”

Mitchell makes selfless call for Origin decider (New South Wales Rugby League)

South Sydney Rabbitohs star fullback Latrell Mitchell has made the selfless decision to rule himself out of the Ampol State of Origin series decider after ...

“They’ve got a really good team there at NSW and good luck to Burton in the centres and give Crichton a go too. He’s done a lot of work to get himself into this position, he knows what he’s capable of doing. “I’ve grown so much and matured. I’m not somebody who’s going to say, ‘You can’t play for the Blues.’ Mitchell was a standout for the Blues last season in helping to clinch the series in the first two games and was later awarded the True Blue award for espousing the values on which the team culture is built. “That’s up him and only him.

Latrell makes huge Origin call after comeback (Wide World of Sports)

The Rabbitohs' comprehensive win over the Eels at Homebush marked Mitchell's first game since round five. He got through 80 minutes, made 16 runs for 142 metres ...

"Now, I'm not in a position to tell anybody they can't play Origin. That's not what I do. He makes his own decisions." "They've got a really good team there at NSW. Good luck to Burton in the centres, and give Crichton a go, too. "Just excited to have him back in a red and green jumper and looking forward to the back end of the year. That's up to the player ... I'm not somebody who's gonna say you can't play for the Blues. That's up to him and only him, and he's done a lot of work to get himself in this position. "I just really want to focus on South Sydney and myself, and get myself right for the back end of the season."

'Focus on Souths': Latrell withdraws from decider (NRL.COM)

Mitchell has ruled himself out of Origin III, urging NSW selectors to stick with Matt Burton and Stephen Crichton.

"With all the work he has done the last 12 weeks to get himself right and now to put South Sydney first I am really proud of him. “I am really happy with the way I have prepared myself and got myself to a point to play. “I am going to focus on South Sydney, focus on myself and get myself right," he told ABC radio. I think it will be two, three or four more games [before he is back to full fitness]. I am not here to break records, I am here to play for South Sydney and play my style of footy. I really want to focus on South Sydney and getting myself right for the backend of the season." "I felt alright out there.

Latrell Mitchell pulls pin on State of Origin selection (SBS)

The Biripi and Wiradjuri superstar has decided to focus on his club and says he has faith in the Blues team that destroyed Queensland in game two.

"Give Crichton a go too. I really want to focus on South Sydney and getting myself right for the backend of the season." "They've got a real good team there, NSW, and good luck to them and Burton in the centres.

Latrell Mitchell rules himself out of NSW Origin contention (Sporting News AU)

South Sydney Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell has made himself unavailable for NSW Origin selection, ahead of the series decider later this month.

I worked really hard and sacrificed this much in such a short period of time to get myself right. One run in particular – where he bulldozed Reed Mahoney and weaved down the touchline – leading to a try for Cook. And as a South Sydney man, I’m very proud to hear that. “I think I’m going to shut down them headlines now. “He’s very committed to the boys,” the coach said. “I just want to focus on South Sydney and myself and get right for the back end of the season,” he added.

BREAKING: Latrell Mitchell declares Origin availability after return ... (Zero Tackle)

South Sydney Rabbitohs' fullback Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of the State of Origin decider, stating he wants to focus on the Rabbitohs for the ...

"It was real good to get back. "I just want to focus on South Sydney and myself and get myself right for the back end of the season." South Sydney Rabbitohs' fullback Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of the State of Origin decider, stating he wants to focus on the Rabbitohs for the remainder of 2022.

Latrell drops Origin bombshell on live TV (NEWS.com.au)

South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell has starred on his return to the NRL but has ruled himself out of an Origin comeback.

“I am really happy with the way I have prepared myself and got myself to a point to play. I really want to focus on South Sydney and getting myself right for the backend of the season.” I think it will be two, three or four more games (before he is back to full fitness). I am not here to break records, I am here to play for South Sydney and play my style of footy. Twelve weeks is a very long time but mentally I ripped in and I got it done. “I felt alright out there. “They’ve got a real good team there, NSW, and good luck to them and Burton in the centres.

NRL Damien Cook proud of Latrell Mitchell for pulling out of Origin (ESPN Australia)

Damien Cook says he is proud of South Sydney and NSW teammate Latrell Mitchell for withdrawing himself from contention for a spot in the centres for the ...

"Today it was hard for Matt to put his case forward. "He was outstanding in that Origin game. "He's coming back in round 16 when every bloke out there has played half a season. They're battle-hardened and they're a lot fitter and used to the game. "(Burton and Crichton) did a great job in the last game." Despite his lack of game time, Mitchell had been considered a chance to earn selection in the third game of the Origin series, given his previous form and potency in attack.

'I don't want to be selfish': Inside Mitchell's shock Origin withdrawal (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Latrell Mitchell didn't even tell his coach or South Sydney bosses he was going to make himself unavailable for the series decider as he focuses on leading ...

You can see he’s supporting the Blues, supporting Burton and Stephen Crichton, and I thought it was a really selfless decision. It came after Demetriou said he would be happy for NSW coach Brad Fittler to pick Mitchell for Origin III. The Herald has been told Rabbitohs officials were stunned when news filtered back to them of Mitchell’s decision after the game. Mitchell’s decision to make himself unavailable for the series decider after just one game back for the Rabbitohs was kept such a closely guarded secret that even his own club didn’t know he was about to make the announcement.

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