Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[hammertime]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

 

[Chaos]

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

Yes he is a fill in! Going into a season with 50% of your spine players being fill ins shows poor planning and is a recipe for a wooden spoon!


That’s irrelevant to what I initially said.

As you have said he is a fill in at fullback, that means he is not a good fullback, if he was a good fullback than he wouldn't be a fill in he would just be a fullback!

Your logic is laughable.

It is terrible that we are heading into the season with Thompson as our fullback is all that I am saying! It was an area we needed to improve, we had the money and we still have Thompson playing there who will try is best but is at his ceiling in the position!

I’m not denying the fact that a specialist fullback or A high Potential talent is needed for the position, all I’m saying is that Corey Thompson wasn’t an awful fullback.
Your last comment sounded like you were saying that any out of position player (fill in) is destined to be awful.
Thompson is generally a winger, and a reliable one, in time he very well could be a reliable fullback.
A player like Latrell could add a lot more, but Thompson wasn’t bad at fullback, again, it’s just my opinion.
Moving on, Latrell rejects souths offer, what’s your thoughts on this?

I actually love having Thompson in our squad and he is a reliable and extremely hard working who has got the most out of his skills, I just think we needed to do better this off season with the money we have!

I agree with you there mate.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

The Roosters and Tigers will be laughing at the end of this season, the clown failed to buy insurance, one year deal, wait for the season ending injury and he’ll have plenty of time to look and question the man in the mirror when the knock at the door fails to materialise.
JAC should be our priority.

Contract still not signed off on yet & hasn't been approved by NRL, but what a gronk if these reports are correct. Risking his families future tells me he's just a selfish little boy. His purported upgrade next year (in Souths' favour apparently) is dependent on who they can shift to accommodate his highness - teammates who have been shopped around while on holiday & without their knowledge. Easts have been home for him since he was 16, they wanted to pay him $800,000 this year - instead he rinses them for $116,000 while he goes fishing - then agrees to a contract with the enemy, for $200,000 less then what Easts originally offered him, zero guarantees - you can't make this up. Latrell could have set his young family up for life and then moved to Souths later in his career. All it takes is 1 injury and he's yesterday's news, crazy.

And to think he went to market to make "more" money for his family...it doesn't add up

Take into account, too many advisors and suddenly it all adds up. 'Listen mate the roosters are short changing you, you're worth more than that etc etc.
Same advisors, 'Nah mate don't go to the Tigers have you heard what Matto said?'
Bottom line is, he's a young, easily lead bloke and maybe not the swiftest.

Blokes advising him aren’t any swifter!!

 

[Harvey]

Has anyone else heard the rumour (probably just another piece of fake news) that the roosters interest in moving Lattrell on comes off the back of drug testing results?

 

[happy_tiger]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

What about Steve Bradbury he is a massive WT's fan

Could teach lots about the advantages of staying on your feet and hanging in there

 

[Geo]

Not buying it....Phelps the only Jurno reporting this...Another 48hrs..lol

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

BuT hE DoEsEnT WaNnA cOmE hErE

 

[hammertime]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

What about Steve Bradbury he is a massive WT's fan

Could teach lots about the advantages of staying on your feet and hanging in there

True. Forgot he was a Tiger. Mike Clarke too. Get him to bring along his missus. Throw in a bit of Barnsey around the table and the deal should be done.

 

[OzLuke]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

BuT hE DoEsEnT WaNnA cOmE hErE

people seem to be forgetting this fact.......

if he wanted to come here he would've signed the contract that contained a stupid amount of money and hit the paddock on the first day of training.......

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

BuT hE DoEsEnT WaNnA cOmE hErE

people seem to be forgetting this fact.......

if he wanted to come here he would've signed the contract that contained a stupid amount of money and hit the paddock on the first day of training.......

Ah well, what you gonna do

 

[OzLuke]

Can't we get our star power, Sir Anthony Wiggle, to rollout the red carpet for Lattrel? His stuff is better than anything I saw from Crowe in Cinderella Man.

BuT hE DoEsEnT WaNnA cOmE hErE

people seem to be forgetting this fact.......

if he wanted to come here he would've signed the contract that contained a stupid amount of money and hit the paddock on the first day of training.......

Ah well, what you gonna do

watch the circus unfold and grab the popcorn

 

[Tiger_Steve]

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

Yes he is a fill in! Going into a season with 50% of your spine players being fill ins shows poor planning and is a recipe for a wooden spoon!


That’s irrelevant to what I initially said.

As you have said he is a fill in at fullback, that means he is not a good fullback, if he was a good fullback than he wouldn't be a fill in he would just be a fullback!

Your logic is laughable.

It is terrible that we are heading into the season with Thompson as our fullback is all that I am saying! It was an area we needed to improve, we had the money and we still have Thompson playing there who will try is best but is at his ceiling in the position!

I’m not denying the fact that a specialist fullback or A high Potential talent is needed for the position, all I’m saying is that Corey Thompson wasn’t an awful fullback.
Your last comment sounded like you were saying that any out of position player (fill in) is destined to be awful.
Thompson is generally a winger, and a reliable one, in time he very well could be a reliable fullback.
A player like Latrell could add a lot more, but Thompson wasn’t bad at fullback, again, it’s just my opinion.
Moving on, Latrell rejects souths offer, what’s your thoughts on this?

I actually love having Thompson in our squad and he is a reliable and extremely hard working who has got the most out of his skills, I just think we needed to do better this off season with the money we have!

When Thompson first joined us I posted that I couldn’t understand why the forum didn’t rate him. He’s awesome and has proved himself. But I agree - not our preferred fb.

I’m giving it another month. I am hugely disappointed with our continued and historical recruitment and retention. But I’m holding off. We have money. We need a marquee signing. I’m still keeping the faith. JAC or maybe, if tonight’s news is correct, Mitchell. But we must get someone.

In Madge and Justin I trust (just).

 

[GNR4LIFE]

No one can argue he’s a great fullback, but you can argue he’s the best we got. I’ve always wanted to see Noffa given a shot. Pretty sure he played there in the juniors.

 

[tony soprano]

Just when you thought it was over:

Latrell Mitchell rejects South Sydney’s first offer, hopes to seal deal within days

Despite being highly impressed by South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe’s pitch at a private dinner, Latrell Mitchell has knocked back South Sydney’s first official offer. SEE THE TABLED DEAL HERE.

James Phelps, The Daily Telegraph

Subscriber only

January 10, 2020 6:59pm

He got the Hollywood treatment but not cash.

Latrell Mitchell rejected the Rabbitohs offer after an evening with Russell Crowe was not enough to convince the star centre to accept a cut-price deal to join South Sydney.

Mitchell took just over an hour to knock back the Rabbitohs’ first official offer after the club tabled a deal worth $1.4m over two years.

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A one-year deal with a one-year option in his favour, the written offer fell “well-short” of what Mitchell had been expecting following a $1.2m a year bid from the Wests Tigers.

The knock back came less than 24-hour after Mitchell travelled to Coffs Harbour with his father Matt for a private dinner with Crowe.

Wined and dined by the Academy Award winner on the 400-acre estate in Nana Glen, Mitchell was highly impressed by both Crowe and his pitch.

It is understood Crowe, a South Sydney co-owner, spoke about the Rabbitohs’ proud history before telling Mitchell he wanted him to be part of the club’s future.


While no financial figures or terms were discussed, Mitchell was ready to become a Rabbitoh when he left.

The meeting with Crowe came just a day after Mitchell finally sat down with Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett to discuss football.

But in yet another twist, Mitchell’s manager Matt Rose rejected the Rabbitohs on Friday morning after the club made their official offer.

Mitchell conceded his future remained undecided after confirming his meeting with Crowe.

“It was fantastic to meet Russell Crowe, he is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future,” Mitchell said.

“I’ve got a number of things to weigh up and I hope to be able to announce my new club in the coming days.’’

Mitchell remains hopeful of coming to terms with the Rabbitohs after Rose made a counteroffer to the club on Friday night.

Asides from coming up with a revised deal, the Rabbitohs may also have to compensate the Roosters with claims the club is demanding as much as $100,000 for a release.
Excused from pre-season training earlier this week, Mitchell declared his career with the Roosters was over.

“Nothing has been made official yet,’’ Mitchell wrote in an Instagram post.

“But my stay at the Roosters as come to an end. On to the next chapter wherever it might be.’’

“Russell Crowe is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future”

“I want to thank the Sydney Roosters for everything they have done for me and my family,’’ Mitchell wrote.

“I cannot describe the way I feel write know but just wanted to let everyone involved with my career so far that I am grateful to you all.

“To the fans, thankyou. It wouldn’t be a game without you.’’

The South Sydney rejection has left the door ajar for the Tigers to make an 11th hour play.

So manager can negotiate

 

[cochise]

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

Yes he is a fill in! Going into a season with 50% of your spine players being fill ins shows poor planning and is a recipe for a wooden spoon!


That’s irrelevant to what I initially said.

As you have said he is a fill in at fullback, that means he is not a good fullback, if he was a good fullback than he wouldn't be a fill in he would just be a fullback!

Your logic is laughable.

It is terrible that we are heading into the season with Thompson as our fullback is all that I am saying! It was an area we needed to improve, we had the money and we still have Thompson playing there who will try is best but is at his ceiling in the position!

I’m not denying the fact that a specialist fullback or A high Potential talent is needed for the position, all I’m saying is that Corey Thompson wasn’t an awful fullback.
Your last comment sounded like you were saying that any out of position player (fill in) is destined to be awful.
Thompson is generally a winger, and a reliable one, in time he very well could be a reliable fullback.
A player like Latrell could add a lot more, but Thompson wasn’t bad at fullback, again, it’s just my opinion.
Moving on, Latrell rejects souths offer, what’s your thoughts on this?

I actually love having Thompson in our squad and he is a reliable and extremely hard working who has got the most out of his skills, I just think we needed to do better this off season with the money we have!

When Thompson first joined us I posted that I couldn’t understand why the forum didn’t rate him. He’s awesome and has proved himself. But I agree - not our preferred fb.

I’m giving it another month. I am hugely disappointed with our continued and historical recruitment and retention. But I’m holding off. We have money. We need a marquee signing. I’m still keeping the faith. JAC or maybe, if tonight’s news is correct, Mitchell. But we must get someone.

In Madge and Justin I trust (just).

I would be a lot more confident if we had shown a hint of a plan during this offseason. The releases for Matterson and Masters with no real plan on how to spend the money they would free up has me concerned.

You know me @Tiger_Steve I am usually fairly confident and positive, we need to do more than we are doing!

 

[Tiger_Steve]

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

He was a fill in

And that is in your own words and I don't recall anyone here saying that he doesn't fill that role well, nor give his all to it. Surely all supporters don't want a fill in playing at the back, unless of course he is doing just that, filling in.


Mbye was meant to be the fullback, Thomo filled in and then replaced Mbye at the role For the remainder of the season, how is someone saying he is an awful fullback NOT saying he didn’t fill the fullback role well?
Saying he is an awful fullback implies that he filled the role terribly.
IMO, he played well, added some X-Factor and showed his pure class as a footballer.
Yes I said he was a fill in, that is because he was, by all means, I’m not saying he should be our long term fullback, just saying that he filled the position when asked in a pretty decent fashion, now ppl want to compare him to other specialist fullbacks, and label him the worst fullback in the NRL, it’s Disrespectful, immature and just ridiculous.

Yes he is a fill in! Going into a season with 50% of your spine players being fill ins shows poor planning and is a recipe for a wooden spoon!


That’s irrelevant to what I initially said.

As you have said he is a fill in at fullback, that means he is not a good fullback, if he was a good fullback than he wouldn't be a fill in he would just be a fullback!

Your logic is laughable.

It is terrible that we are heading into the season with Thompson as our fullback is all that I am saying! It was an area we needed to improve, we had the money and we still have Thompson playing there who will try is best but is at his ceiling in the position!

I’m not denying the fact that a specialist fullback or A high Potential talent is needed for the position, all I’m saying is that Corey Thompson wasn’t an awful fullback.
Your last comment sounded like you were saying that any out of position player (fill in) is destined to be awful.
Thompson is generally a winger, and a reliable one, in time he very well could be a reliable fullback.
A player like Latrell could add a lot more, but Thompson wasn’t bad at fullback, again, it’s just my opinion.
Moving on, Latrell rejects souths offer, what’s your thoughts on this?

I actually love having Thompson in our squad and he is a reliable and extremely hard working who has got the most out of his skills, I just think we needed to do better this off season with the money we have!

When Thompson first joined us I posted that I couldn’t understand why the forum didn’t rate him. He’s awesome and has proved himself. But I agree - not our preferred fb.

I’m giving it another month. I am hugely disappointed with our continued and historical recruitment and retention. But I’m holding off. We have money. We need a marquee signing. I’m still keeping the faith. JAC or maybe, if tonight’s news is correct, Mitchell. But we must get someone.

In Madge and Justin I trust (just).

I would be a lot more confident if we had shown a hint of a plan during this offseason. The releases for Matterson and Masters with no real plan on how to spend the money they would free up has me concerned.

You know me @Tiger_Steve I am usually fairly confident and positive, we need to do more than we are doing!

Yep you are right. When these guys were released I thought Better replacements must be already signed. I’m just trying to stay positive. Thinking that we do have a plan and it will unfold. 1 month!

 

[shifty]

Just when you thought it was over:

Latrell Mitchell rejects South Sydney’s first offer, hopes to seal deal within days

Despite being highly impressed by South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe’s pitch at a private dinner, Latrell Mitchell has knocked back South Sydney’s first official offer. SEE THE TABLED DEAL HERE.

James Phelps, The Daily Telegraph

Subscriber only

January 10, 2020 6:59pm

He got the Hollywood treatment but not cash.

Latrell Mitchell rejected the Rabbitohs offer after an evening with Russell Crowe was not enough to convince the star centre to accept a cut-price deal to join South Sydney.

Mitchell took just over an hour to knock back the Rabbitohs’ first official offer after the club tabled a deal worth $1.4m over two years.

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A one-year deal with a one-year option in his favour, the written offer fell “well-short” of what Mitchell had been expecting following a $1.2m a year bid from the Wests Tigers.

The knock back came less than 24-hour after Mitchell travelled to Coffs Harbour with his father Matt for a private dinner with Crowe.

Wined and dined by the Academy Award winner on the 400-acre estate in Nana Glen, Mitchell was highly impressed by both Crowe and his pitch.

It is understood Crowe, a South Sydney co-owner, spoke about the Rabbitohs’ proud history before telling Mitchell he wanted him to be part of the club’s future.


While no financial figures or terms were discussed, Mitchell was ready to become a Rabbitoh when he left.

The meeting with Crowe came just a day after Mitchell finally sat down with Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett to discuss football.

But in yet another twist, Mitchell’s manager Matt Rose rejected the Rabbitohs on Friday morning after the club made their official offer.

Mitchell conceded his future remained undecided after confirming his meeting with Crowe.

“It was fantastic to meet Russell Crowe, he is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future,” Mitchell said.

“I’ve got a number of things to weigh up and I hope to be able to announce my new club in the coming days.’’

Mitchell remains hopeful of coming to terms with the Rabbitohs after Rose made a counteroffer to the club on Friday night.

Asides from coming up with a revised deal, the Rabbitohs may also have to compensate the Roosters with claims the club is demanding as much as $100,000 for a release.
Excused from pre-season training earlier this week, Mitchell declared his career with the Roosters was over.

“Nothing has been made official yet,’’ Mitchell wrote in an Instagram post.

“But my stay at the Roosters as come to an end. On to the next chapter wherever it might be.’’

“Russell Crowe is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future”

“I want to thank the Sydney Roosters for everything they have done for me and my family,’’ Mitchell wrote.

“I cannot describe the way I feel write know but just wanted to let everyone involved with my career so far that I am grateful to you all.

“To the fans, thankyou. It wouldn’t be a game without you.’’

The South Sydney rejection has left the door ajar for the Tigers to make an 11th hour play.

Wants Tiger money in a Rabbitohs jersey..just close this damn chapter already.

 

[newtiger]

Just when you thought it was over:

Latrell Mitchell rejects South Sydney’s first offer, hopes to seal deal within days

Despite being highly impressed by South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe’s pitch at a private dinner, Latrell Mitchell has knocked back South Sydney’s first official offer. SEE THE TABLED DEAL HERE.

James Phelps, The Daily Telegraph

Subscriber only

January 10, 2020 6:59pm

He got the Hollywood treatment but not cash.

Latrell Mitchell rejected the Rabbitohs offer after an evening with Russell Crowe was not enough to convince the star centre to accept a cut-price deal to join South Sydney.

Mitchell took just over an hour to knock back the Rabbitohs’ first official offer after the club tabled a deal worth $1.4m over two years.

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A one-year deal with a one-year option in his favour, the written offer fell “well-short” of what Mitchell had been expecting following a $1.2m a year bid from the Wests Tigers.

The knock back came less than 24-hour after Mitchell travelled to Coffs Harbour with his father Matt for a private dinner with Crowe.

Wined and dined by the Academy Award winner on the 400-acre estate in Nana Glen, Mitchell was highly impressed by both Crowe and his pitch.

It is understood Crowe, a South Sydney co-owner, spoke about the Rabbitohs’ proud history before telling Mitchell he wanted him to be part of the club’s future.


While no financial figures or terms were discussed, Mitchell was ready to become a Rabbitoh when he left.

The meeting with Crowe came just a day after Mitchell finally sat down with Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett to discuss football.

But in yet another twist, Mitchell’s manager Matt Rose rejected the Rabbitohs on Friday morning after the club made their official offer.

Mitchell conceded his future remained undecided after confirming his meeting with Crowe.

“It was fantastic to meet Russell Crowe, he is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future,” Mitchell said.

“I’ve got a number of things to weigh up and I hope to be able to announce my new club in the coming days.’’

Mitchell remains hopeful of coming to terms with the Rabbitohs after Rose made a counteroffer to the club on Friday night.

Asides from coming up with a revised deal, the Rabbitohs may also have to compensate the Roosters with claims the club is demanding as much as $100,000 for a release.
Excused from pre-season training earlier this week, Mitchell declared his career with the Roosters was over.

“Nothing has been made official yet,’’ Mitchell wrote in an Instagram post.

“But my stay at the Roosters as come to an end. On to the next chapter wherever it might be.’’

“Russell Crowe is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future”

“I want to thank the Sydney Roosters for everything they have done for me and my family,’’ Mitchell wrote.

“I cannot describe the way I feel write know but just wanted to let everyone involved with my career so far that I am grateful to you all.

“To the fans, thankyou. It wouldn’t be a game without you.’’

The South Sydney rejection has left the door ajar for the Tigers to make an 11th hour play.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, along comes Jaws 5

 

[weststigers]

Someone just let go on Pascoe on Twitter


MadMudgeeTiger

@MadMudgeeTiger
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4h


@JustinPascoeWT
.. I hope this makes you realise how undesirable
@WestsTigers
is as a destination for top NRL talent. Enough with the lip service. Fans deserve better.! Fix it or we need someone who can.!


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Justin Pascoe

@JustinPascoeWT


Replying to
@MadMudgeeTiger
and
@WestsTigers
As I have stated before , we pulled the offer off the table some time ago. Fans deserve to have players playing for the club that they love and want to Play for and will do anything for and we have 27 signed in the top 30 of them at the club at the moment with 3 more to go

He said as much in the Q&A with Webster. Some on here thought he was speaking in riddles, but to me, he was pretty clear...there is no offer for LM, unless he gets in touch with us...

We gave the bloke 2 offers and he tried to stall us so he could use our offer to go everywhere else except the Tigers...we were the anchor contract that he could bargain with. As others have already stated, he got his money and he didn't sign...that's quite telling in and of itself.

Pascoe and the others involved have been around the game long enough to know when they are being played. Make no mistake, this wasn't a one man decision...it would have been discussed at length before making the decision to pull the offer.

Now...I'm very interested in how things will play out if Souths can't stump up the cash he wants.

He's literally knocked about $400k - $500k off his contract for 2020 by pursuing Souths, and it looks like a similar amount for 2021. $800k to $1 mill over 2 years is a big amount to leave on the table over a short career.

Perhaps we're not done yet?

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Just when you thought it was over:

Latrell Mitchell rejects South Sydney’s first offer, hopes to seal deal within days

Despite being highly impressed by South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe’s pitch at a private dinner, Latrell Mitchell has knocked back South Sydney’s first official offer. SEE THE TABLED DEAL HERE.

James Phelps, The Daily Telegraph

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January 10, 2020 6:59pm

He got the Hollywood treatment but not cash.

Latrell Mitchell rejected the Rabbitohs offer after an evening with Russell Crowe was not enough to convince the star centre to accept a cut-price deal to join South Sydney.

Mitchell took just over an hour to knock back the Rabbitohs’ first official offer after the club tabled a deal worth $1.4m over two years.

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A one-year deal with a one-year option in his favour, the written offer fell “well-short” of what Mitchell had been expecting following a $1.2m a year bid from the Wests Tigers.

The knock back came less than 24-hour after Mitchell travelled to Coffs Harbour with his father Matt for a private dinner with Crowe.

Wined and dined by the Academy Award winner on the 400-acre estate in Nana Glen, Mitchell was highly impressed by both Crowe and his pitch.

It is understood Crowe, a South Sydney co-owner, spoke about the Rabbitohs’ proud history before telling Mitchell he wanted him to be part of the club’s future.


While no financial figures or terms were discussed, Mitchell was ready to become a Rabbitoh when he left.

The meeting with Crowe came just a day after Mitchell finally sat down with Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett to discuss football.

But in yet another twist, Mitchell’s manager Matt Rose rejected the Rabbitohs on Friday morning after the club made their official offer.

Mitchell conceded his future remained undecided after confirming his meeting with Crowe.

“It was fantastic to meet Russell Crowe, he is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future,” Mitchell said.

“I’ve got a number of things to weigh up and I hope to be able to announce my new club in the coming days.’’

Mitchell remains hopeful of coming to terms with the Rabbitohs after Rose made a counteroffer to the club on Friday night.

Asides from coming up with a revised deal, the Rabbitohs may also have to compensate the Roosters with claims the club is demanding as much as $100,000 for a release.
Excused from pre-season training earlier this week, Mitchell declared his career with the Roosters was over.

“Nothing has been made official yet,’’ Mitchell wrote in an Instagram post.

“But my stay at the Roosters as come to an end. On to the next chapter wherever it might be.’’

“Russell Crowe is a generous host and very passionate about the Rabbitohs but the truth is I’m yet to decide my future”

“I want to thank the Sydney Roosters for everything they have done for me and my family,’’ Mitchell wrote.

“I cannot describe the way I feel write know but just wanted to let everyone involved with my career so far that I am grateful to you all.

“To the fans, thankyou. It wouldn’t be a game without you.’’

The South Sydney rejection has left the door ajar for the Tigers to make an 11th hour play.

Wants Tiger money in a Rabbitohs jersey..just close this damn chapter already.

Yep just squeezing out all he can get. I'm sure Rusty will come up with a more acceptable offer sometime next week. Releasing AJ to us should free up some more cash.