Latrell Mitchell one step closer to staying at Souths after the Rabbitohs re-sign his brother
The Rabbitohs have made a big move that will help keep Latrell Mitchell at the club beyond 2023.
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Shaq Mitchell has signed a two-year extension with the Rabbitohs as South Sydney now turns its attention to his brother Latrell who is off-contract at the end of 2023.
A trimmed-down Shaq got his first taste of NRL last season and played three games for the Bunnies and represented the Indigenous All Stars as well.
The 26-year-old has been promoted to the club’s top-30 roster and could receive more game time as his fitness and skills continue to improve.
“I’m very happy to be here for the next two years. South Sydney feels like home to me,” Mitchell said.
“This club feels like family, it really does, and family is very important to me.
“Souths gave me the chance to make my first grade debut which I will never forget and I can see a way forward here at this club.
“This contract allows me and my little family to have some stability. I can look after my three little ones, and I can concentrate completely on my footy.
“I can’t wait to get back into training and prepare for a big season in 2023.”
Shaq’s decision to stay is music to the ears of South Sydney supporters who are hoping to see Latrell commit his future to the club, with reports Cody Walker and Damien Cook are also on track to put pen to paper.
“Shaq has worked so hard to get to this point in his career and he is reaping the rewards,” Rabbitohs head of football Mark Ellison said.
“He has done an enormous amount of work on his fitness and it’s paying dividends for him, as we see him play regular football on a weekly basis, playing long minutes, and earning three games in first grade last season.
“He is enormously skilful as well, offering something a little different to many front rowers in the NRL. He has great footwork for a big man and has the hands of a halfback.
“Shaq’s best football is certainly in front of him and his commitment to the club and his body shows he has the maturity to play more NRL at the Rabbitohs this coming season and next.”
Originally published as Latrell Mitchell one step closer to staying at Souths after the Rabbitohs re-sign his brother
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