Latrell Mitchell breaks silence amid ongoing South Sydney Rabbitohs saga

After a tumultuous few days for himself and the club, Latrell Mitchell has broken his silence with a post on social media.

Mitchell broke his silence amid ongoing Souths saga. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

After a tumultuous few days for himself and the club, Souths star Latrell Mitchell has shot down rumours that he is at odds with his Rabbitohs’ teammates, breaking his silence with a post on social media.

Assistant coach Sam Burgess departed the club on Wednesday amid reports he and Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou were in conflict over the treatment of star players Mitchell and Cody Walker.

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That, combined with the recent form slump of the Rabbitohs which has them on the precipice of the top eight and needing to win against the Roosters next week to keep their season alive, has resulted in Souths being under immense pressure over the past few days.

Mitchell posted a photo on Thursday of him and his teammates with the accompanying caption: “Sometimes we fight, sometimes we argue but there ain’t no negotiation on how much I love this club and my teammates.”

Latrell Mitchell’s Instagram post

The star fullback has been out of touch in recent weeks since returning from a calf injury which has kept him out for a big chunk of the season.

Mitchell incurred a one-game suspension for an elbow on Knights forward Tyson Frizell during last week’s loss. He will only feature again this season if South Sydney beat the Roosters in round 27 and progress to the finals.

It was reported on Wednesday that Mitchell and Souths captain Cam Murray had an exchange earlier in the season where the skipper criticised the fullback for his effort.

Murray reportedly called out Mitchell’s work rate at a recent video session amid division which threatens to derail the club on the eve of the finals.

According to Andrew Webster from the Sydney Morning Herald, Mitchell criticised his skipper for not passing the ball to him during a passage of play.

Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell.

“When I call for it, give it to me,” Mitchell said according to the report, to which Murray replied: “Most of the time, you’re not there.”

“When I call for it, give it to me,” Mitchell said according to the report.

Murray replied: “Most of the time, you’re not there.”

It comes after Mitchell’s efforts were highlighted by the NRL360 panel following South Sydney’s loss to the Knights in Round 25.

Host Braith Anasta pinpointed a number of moments in which Mitchell was left in backplay or in the wrong place in defence against the Knights.

“Tell me another fullback in the game who stands still like that and doesn’t support up the middle of the ruck,” Anasta said.

“Tell me whatever you want to tell me and he is not solely to blame, but he is the leader at that club.

“He is the barometer and once he starts making better decisions and wears his heart on his sleeve (they will get better).”

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