Spud_Murphy
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@avocadoontoast said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1095039) said:From the DT
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has insisted Latrell Mitchell will not be joining South Sydney.
The Rabbitohs have been tipped to be Mitchell’s new home following his highly-publicised falling out with the Roosters.
Dane Gagai and Alex Johnston have been mooted as the potential Rabbitohs players to make way for Mitchell to arrive at Redfern.
Bennett secured a blue-chip signing for 2021 this week when Gold Coast Titans star Jai Arrow committed to South Sydney to become Sam Burgess’ replacement.
And he reckons that was the signing he was chasing, not Mitchell despite speculation South Sydney wants the Kangaroos gun.
“We won’t be signing Latrell,” Bennett told Blindside.
“We have enough centres. I am happy with Braidon Burns and James Roberts.
“I needed a forward to replace Sam.”
Bennett has played ducks and drakes with player signings before.
Earlier this year he insisted Roberts would not be leaving the Broncos to sign with South Sydney, only for the switch to happen weeks later.
Bennett later admitted he lied so the Rabbitohs could conduct negotiations without relentless speculation.
So in other words he will be.