Rabbitohs celebrity Latrell Mitchell’s advisor Matt Rose has reached out to the NRL with issues in regards to the fullback’s welfare after a scathing assault from the son of a South Sydney legend.
Clive Churchill’s son Rod took a swipe on the gifted fullback after the Rabbitohs’ loss to the Eels in May, texting chairman Nick Pappas, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Rose took the motion after Latrell, who was granted the weekend off in Round 26, was labelled a “cancer”.
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The textual content message was revealed after reviews of preferential remedy inside the South Sydney camp surfaced, with coach Jason Demetriou reportedly not holding Mitchell and Cody Walker to requirements.
It led to the departure of assistant coach Sam Burgess who is about to hitch Warrington Wolves as head coach in 2024.
“It’s fair game when someone has an opinion on people playing football, but it’s the personal attacks by certain individuals that needs to be called out and removed from the game,” Rose advised the SMH.
“It happens too regularly. When we’re talking about the issues that people face on mental health and we advocate on how important they are.
“Then in the same breath we throw all these kids under the bus if they don’t get something right or live up to someone’s standards. It’s unfair.”
Abdo additionally threw his assist behind Mitchell.
“Latrell is a leader in rugby league and one of the greatest players the game has seen in the last decade,” Abdo mentioned when approached by the Herald.
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“He is popular with fans young and old and has become a household name because he is without doubt one of the game’s superstars. He also gives a tremendous amount to the community off the field.
“He stands up for what he believes in and he makes a positive difference in many people’s lives.
“The public criticism of Latrell or any player, when it is personal in nature, is a blight on our game. The game is built on respect and a fair go. That’s what I expect from everyone connected with the game.”
ARLC chairman Peter V’landys additionally mentioned: “It’s time for people to back off Latrell”, echoing his colleague’s feedback.
Mitchell will sit out of his aspect’s essential Round 27 conflict with the Roosters, having been handed a one-game suspension for an elbow on Knights backrower Tyson Frizell.
Churchill’s textual content to Pappas learn: “Where was the human headline Mitchell tonight Nicholas? Missing again, this was his big game apparently? Your club will not win another comp for another 40 years if this imposter remains at Souths.
“He is a complete myth who has the aboriginal cause paramount and south sydney second, if at all. I hope you and family are well. Nothing was done and now this cancer that is Mitchell has ruined the club.”
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