Latrell Mitchell Discussion Megathread

[AlzzBulldog]

Footage of latrell playing fullback in here on a few occasions

 

[B-Train]

Yeah but that was 5 years full of shit. He was never coming during that period.

When he did finally sign and was serious, it all happened pretty quick in the end.

That's because he got a three year deal at four times his value. No need to drag out negotiations when someone hands you a blank cheque and superannuation plan that no one else came close to matching.

 

[DoggyStyla]

I'm losing my head a little just trying to keep up with the conversations I'm already having. Three would be insane.

Not if half the time it’s with yourself.

 

[Scoooby]

OMG.. this has to end. The more I hear of it the more bored I get. Close.

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

Footage of latrell playing fullback in here on a few occasions

He’s shit haha

 

[Baby Blues]

Lol he was arguing with fans last night on social media.

The guy is a loose cannon who would have us by the balls if we paid him what he wants.
There are so many red flags here. The Roosters have probably realised that he's not worth the headache. They've won back to back titles with their current wage structure and have another gun centre already at the club. Mitchell could end up with much less or have to go to a crappy club like the Titans or Tigers

 

[AlzzBulldog]

He’s shit haha

Nah its all good we got holland and monty lol

 

[MountMontoya]

Latrell is a talent and a half.

As a centre he is not complete but is almost there!

He is a lazy defender and doesnt do the hard yards.

You cannot justify $1m for a centre at all.
Roosters offer of 800k was more than fair. Joey Manu re-signed for 600k and is a more consistent player than Mitchell.

There is this perception out there, because we have money to spend in 2021, we must sign a million dollar player. Like yeah bro it sounds really cool, we have a million dollar player in our team.

We already got one of those and how did that work out? The majority knew it was going to be a bad signing because of the reasons which were known even before the signing.

From day 1 since Mitchell burst onto the scene, his attack was absolutely excellent. He always needed to work on his defence and workrate, and quite frankly its declined. The Roosters over the last few years have had the best defence along with the Storm and if Mitchell couldn't improve that aspect of his game, what makes you think he can at the Dogs? Dogs of war? Siege mentality? Give me a break.

Also have a look at the players around Mitchell creating space and feeding him the ball. You going to rely on Lewis throwing cut out balls to Mitchells mum in Row 2 Seat 6?

2021. There are no million dollar players out there, so i wouldn't be signing players on a million dollars, just for the "sake" of it. I do not know ecatcly what players are out there for 2021, but i would be looking at signing players to replace Tolman, Elliott and if there is a halve out there to partner Wakeham.

They say Taukeiaho and Thompson from St.Helens are available for 2021, I would definitely have a dip at both. Those 2 forwards would complete our pack.

In regards to spine players and outside backs, i do not know what is available.

an absolute lack of ambition

maybe you should support the Tigers

 

[Doomsdaydog]

an absolute lack of ambition

maybe you should support the Tigers

Maybe you should drop your daks and allow Mitchell to come in dry and fast

 

[Spoonman84]

Latrell Mitchell declares his desire to join the Cowboys with Roosters future in doubt

Sydney Roosters superstar Latrell Mitchell could be set for a shock move to North Queensland, with the strike centre revealing his desire to play for the Cowboys with his Roosters future in doubt.

Latrell Mitchell has identified the Cowboys as a future home, with North Queensland fielding an approach to sign the NSW Origin sensation following his contract spat with the Sydney Roosters.

The Courier-Mail can reveal Mitchell is seriously weighing up a move to the Cowboys from 2021 onwards as he explores contingency plans after the Roosters’ bombshell decision to withdraw a two-year, $800,000-a-season extension.

Mitchell is so genuine about a possible shift to Townsville a close associate has contacted the Cowboys in the past 24 hours to outline the 22-year-old’s interest in a Plan B move to North Queensland.

If Mitchell can’t salvage his contract situation at the Roosters, the Cowboys are frontline contenders to snare one of the most destructive outside backs in the code.

Mitchell wasn’t originally on North Queensland’s hit list but the ructions at Bondi – and revelations of the Roosters centre’s interest in a fresh start in Townsville – has triggered a strategic rethink from Cowboys bosses.

While the Cowboys have yet to engage in formal talks with Mitchell, they are interested and are crunching their salary cap numbers.

The club has around $1 million to spend under the salary cap for 2020 and beyond, funds that were initially set aside for Valentine Holmes, the former Queensland Origin ace currently in America chasing an NFL contract with the New York Jets.

The Cowboys can only afford to sign Mitchell or Holmes. The latter’s campaign with the Jets is due to end in January, by which time Holmes must decide whether to stay on in the States or abort his NFL dream to return to rugby league.

One trump card for the Cowboys is their football-operations chief Peter Parr, who has worked with Mitchell over the past two years in NSW Origin camp as the Blues’ team manager.

Mitchell is off-contract at the end of next season but can now formally field rival offers after the NRL’s annual player-contracting period on November 1 began last Friday.

A number of Sydney-based clubs launched inquiries about Mitchell on Wednesday, but it is understood the Taree-born product is keen for a change of pace and sees appeal in the more relaxed Townsville lifestyle that lured Johnathan Thurston.

Former Cowboys centre Brent Tate believes Mitchell would transform North Queensland’s backline and relish the region’s lifestyle.

“The Cowboys would be a great fit for Latrell if he is keen to be there,” Tate said.

“Latrell has a young family and for an NRL player looking for that life balance, the Cowboys tick all the boxes.

“Latrell has copped a lot of criticism for such a young bloke and the media scrutiny in Townsville is certainly not at the level of what he would face in the fishbowl of Sydney.

“We (the Cowboys) lacked some strike in the backline last season, so there’s no doubt Latrell would be a handy addition to our backs.

“When he is at his best, there is no one better – daylight comes second when Latrell is in form.

“I would love to see a player like Latrell in Cowboys colours.”

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/cowboys/latrell-mitchell-declares-his-desire-to-join-the-cowboys-with-roosters-future-in-doubt/news-story/442749fe87739aecc6a781cdc9b785e6

 

[capt obvious]

Cant see him in a cows jersey tbh.

 

[Spoonman84]

Cant see him in a cows jersey tbh.

Yeah I can’t see it happening that cash is getting used on Holmes.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

Yeah I can’t see it happening that cash is getting used on Holmes.

If they go after mitchell simple, we go after holmes

 

[AlzzBulldog]

The last 24 hours ive seen him linked to us, tigers, rabbitohs, knights, cowboys

 

[AlzzBulldog]

This is becoming an abosolute motherfucking circus, and its all the medias fault

 

[Spoonman84]

This is becoming an abosolute motherfucking circus, and its all the medias fault

This is only the beginning it’s going to drag on for months

 

[axeman23]

Move DWZ to the Wing or Centres. Easy work around.

So, piss off the newly re-signed guy who turned our season around and breathed life back into our team who has nothing but positive things to say about our club, to accommodate a mercenary malcontent who is just after top dollar whoever will give it to him/however he can get it. Sounds like a plan...

 

[maroondog72]

Move DWZ to the Wing or Centres. Easy work around.

So we just fuck over the player that showed more commitment to the club in the back end of the season than the rest of the player’s combined showed in the first half of the season??
Some of you ***** are off your head Ffs

 

[Bull Terrier]

All this hype is rubbish, desperation from Mitchells management now trying to get interest from other clubs. Not sure i want a player that is only interested in $$$$ as much as he can be great for any team think he will bring a lot negatives. We need more players like DWZ who loves the blue and white

 

[Bull Terrier]

Yeah I can’t see it happening that cash is getting used on Holmes.

Just more rubbish to be honest