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>Sydney Roosters great Anthony Minichiello has urged star centre Latrell Mitchell to look beyond the bottom line when it comes to his next contract, saying the tri-colours are a "family club too" as rivals prepare their sales pitches.
>The NSW and Australian three-quarter will be the hottest off-contract player in the game after his Roosters deal expires in 2020, with South Sydney among those tipped to be in the running for his services as they search for a replacement for the retired Greg Inglis.
>Minichiello expects the Rabbitohs will have company in trying to lure Mitchell away from the Roosters, although his predicted price tag of close to $1m per season could rule out a host of potential suitors.
>He may not be the best player in the NRL just yet but he's one of its in-form stars has only seemed to lift his game as the hype around his performances continues to increase.
>"[The hype] been around for a couple of weeks now ... his form seems to get better," Minichiello said as he helped promote Magic Round in Brisbane. "As a player, you can't really dwell on your own form too much because there is often a bit of a fall on the horizon.
>"The players are all just trying to improve their own game and aren't too worried about scorelines."
>Speaking of scorelines, Mitchell contributed 26 points on his own against the Wests Tigers amid growing speculation that a move to South Sydney was a growing possibility.
>Mitchell deflected queries when interviewed on television after the game, while his coach Trent Robinson was just as quick to shut down the line of questioning after the match.
>The Rabbitohs have a strong Indigenous heritage, which is something the club could use as part of a package if they were to try and poach Mitchell from their great rivals. Inglis was a giant at Redfern and some believe Mitchell would be an ideal fit.
>Minichiello acknowledged that but insisted the Roosters were a supportive, family environment where Mitchell was content and playing superb rugby league.
>"He's the only one that can make that decision. There is obviously plenty of talk around South Sydney because they have got a huge representation of his community. He's a very proud Aboriginal man which we love," Minichiello said.
>"For us behind the closed doors of the Roosters, it is a family club. Not many people know about that. He's happy there.
>"It just depends on what clubs are vying for him. A lot of them will be. For me, it was never so much about the money when I was coming through. It was about being in a winning culture, one that sets high standards and wants to challenge for a premiership each year."
>Minichiello always gave a strong endorsement for Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary to make his State of Origin debut for NSW this year, saying he was confident and in-form and was a must for Brad Fittler's outfit.
>"He has to be in the squad. You have to pick guys that are playing with confidence for that type of arena. You can't pick players down on form or it will show up in that arena. He has to be there somewhere."
>Sydney Roosters great Anthony Minichiello has urged star centre Latrell Mitchell to look beyond the bottom line when it comes to his next contract, saying the tri-colours are a "family club too" as rivals prepare their sales pitches.
>The NSW and Australian three-quarter will be the hottest off-contract player in the game after his Roosters deal expires in 2020, with South Sydney among those tipped to be in the running for his services as they search for a replacement for the retired Greg Inglis.
>Minichiello expects the Rabbitohs will have company in trying to lure Mitchell away from the Roosters, although his predicted price tag of close to $1m per season could rule out a host of potential suitors.
>He may not be the best player in the NRL just yet but he's one of its in-form stars has only seemed to lift his game as the hype around his performances continues to increase.
>"[The hype] been around for a couple of weeks now ... his form seems to get better," Minichiello said as he helped promote Magic Round in Brisbane. "As a player, you can't really dwell on your own form too much because there is often a bit of a fall on the horizon.
>"The players are all just trying to improve their own game and aren't too worried about scorelines."
>Speaking of scorelines, Mitchell contributed 26 points on his own against the Wests Tigers amid growing speculation that a move to South Sydney was a growing possibility.
>Mitchell deflected queries when interviewed on television after the game, while his coach Trent Robinson was just as quick to shut down the line of questioning after the match.
>The Rabbitohs have a strong Indigenous heritage, which is something the club could use as part of a package if they were to try and poach Mitchell from their great rivals. Inglis was a giant at Redfern and some believe Mitchell would be an ideal fit.
>Minichiello acknowledged that but insisted the Roosters were a supportive, family environment where Mitchell was content and playing superb rugby league.
>"He's the only one that can make that decision. There is obviously plenty of talk around South Sydney because they have got a huge representation of his community. He's a very proud Aboriginal man which we love," Minichiello said.
>"For us behind the closed doors of the Roosters, it is a family club. Not many people know about that. He's happy there.
>"It just depends on what clubs are vying for him. A lot of them will be. For me, it was never so much about the money when I was coming through. It was about being in a winning culture, one that sets high standards and wants to challenge for a premiership each year."
>Minichiello always gave a strong endorsement for Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary to make his State of Origin debut for NSW this year, saying he was confident and in-form and was a must for Brad Fittler's outfit.
>"He has to be in the squad. You have to pick guys that are playing with confidence for that type of arena. You can't pick players down on form or it will show up in that arena. He has to be there somewhere."
