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He's going to be the most hated player in the league next season lol.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 7:25pm
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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.
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Latrell Mitchell’s contract saga is set to come to an end. Picture: Brett Costello
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.
Agreed and people here still wish we were involved in this circusI thought Hayne was a drama queen, but this **** is on another level
Latrell is probably the best but I prefer Manu due to his consistency and ability to also pull off spectacular plays. I think Gagai is still the highest paid centre lol.So many different articles/stories out there around LM, most contradictory. Interested to know who you guys think is the best centre in the game and who you think is on the most coin in that position?
What’s Gagai meant to be on?Latrell is probably the best but I prefer Manu due to his consistency and ability to also pull off spectacular plays. I think Gagai is still the highest paid centre lol.
Think it was reported as 800k a few years back..something ridiculous like that.What’s Gagai meant to be on?
I agree with Manu
I mean I could be wrong, but it was defenitely a big contract (or at least at the time) for an outside back.Fuck me, that’s crazy. Bunnies putting all their stock into the backs.
What a fucking joke this comp is, we have teams like us fighting to abide by the rules whilst teams like the Roosters and now Souths just rorting the rules to swiftly buy premierships just because they have the appropriate power brokers and influencial coaches at the helm! Bennett did it at the Broncs, Dragons and now it’s the wabbits!I'm glad that's over with but still, fuck South's!! Fucking darlings of the NRL.
Gagai is on about 650k. Souths have been desperately trying to offload him for a while. I'm pretty sure he's off contract after this season..What’s Gagai meant to be on?
I agree with Manu
Suck shit Souffs. You want to sign a mercenary, you have to pay what he wants.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 7:25pm
DAILYTELEGRAPH.COM.AU2:18
NRL Rookies to watch in 2020
There's plenty of young talent ready to make a mark on first-grade footy in 2020.
He got the Hollywood treatment but not cash.
- NRL transfer centre: Eels young gun finds new home
- Breakout stars: 13 NRL rookies set to shine in 2020
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.
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Latrell Mitchell’s contract saga is set to come to an end. Picture: Brett Costello
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.