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Rabbits20

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Souths, Latrell blame Roosters for backlash
Danny Weidler
By Danny Weidler
February 27, 2022 — 5.30am


Latrell Mitchell said a lot this week, but the line that should be a concern for the game and the NRL is his belief that he is not supported, and almost a loner, in rugby league.

Mitchell made his views known on the state of the game, in particular that the aggression had gone out of rugby league and that we “may as well play Oztag”. Those thoughts are valid and controversial at the same time.

They echo what players say privately, but they are headline worthy because of Mitchell’s last act on the field: an unfortunate shot on his close mate Joey Manu that resulted in a major injury for the Roosters superstar and left Mitchell with a six-game ban.

The pile-on that followed the Mitchell-Manu incident was unprecedented. Mitchell was treated like a criminal in some quarters, some even saying he did it deliberately. The commentary around it ended some long-term friendships in the game. And here is where Mitchell feels alone.

“I never had many mates anyway,” was his response to a question about finding out who his supporters really are.

Souths and Mitchell are well aware of the power of the Roosters and the influence they have over sections of the media. The club – or individuals at it – are experts at back-grounding the media, and they benefit enormously from those relationships.

Mitchell and Souths believe that influence was used to attack the star fullback; that any chance the tackle could have been viewed as an accident was overrun by the Roosters pushing another version of events in the media. That’s why Mitchell feels isolated.

Then there is another layer. Mitchell’s departure from the Roosters following their 2019 premiership still angers many at Bondi Junction. Some believe a third straight title in 2020 was achievable with him in their line-up.

When I spoke to Mitchell during the week, he made the observation that “there’s a bit of fuel there that youse used against me”. It’s clear Mitchell has trust issues with the media and, in some instances, he has valid concerns. Mitchell didn’t like the way my story was promoted or presented about him having a go at the NRL – and he is entitled to feel like that.

Of the 15 interviews Mitchell did on Tuesday, it would be hard to find a journalist who did not appreciate that he fronted up and spoke from the heart. It was a mature option from Mitchell, who, in the past, has done his best to avoid the media. He also knows the power of the media, and his management has signed him up to Fox Sports, an organisation he has had issues with.

Fox was less than thrilled that Mitchell gave his best views to rivals, but Mitchell and Souths know if he is in a battle, sometimes it’s good to have an ally. It is hard to forget the rage of some Roosters in round 24 last year. It all sets up for a blockbuster round-three clash.
 
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There is a very interesting piece on the roar about bennett and souths if anyone wants to read it,im not sure how to link it here. I believe what the article says,the only difference is that would bennet screw his assistant who was with him for 5 years? We will see,knight is also in bennets cross hairs, so there is another
 
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handyman2190 said:
There is a very interesting piece on the roar about bennett and souths if anyone wants to read it,im not sure how to link it here. I believe what the article says,the only difference is that would bennet screw his assistant who was with him for 5 years? We will see,knight is also in bennets cross hairs, so there is another
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I can't see Bennett causing any major problems for souths.
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southsport said:
I can't see Bennett causing any major problems for souths.
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Already has, the goat signed for 2 years now leaving after1, knight rumoured to be in his sights, AR confided in him and still does, im willing to bet he had a talk about the 1 year we offered and bennet told him to look after his pocket, bennett has a track record and i for 1 wasnt that happy he came, bennett only looks after bennett, dont be surprised if paulo goes as well
 
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handyman2190 said:
Already has, the goat signed for 2 years now leaving after1, knight rumoured to be in his sights, AR confided in him and still does, im willing to bet he had a talk about the 1 year we offered and bennet told him to look after his pocket, bennett has a track record and i for 1 wasnt that happy he came, bennett only looks after bennett, dont be surprised if paulo goes as well
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Lol, the goat and Knight aren't problems at all, better for souths if they go actually.
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Just letting everyone know, ive given my proxy to sam skontos, a rabbitoh supporter of 50 plus years and a very astute businessman. Whilst our board has done a great job over the years, its remained unchanged and i see stagnation. Recruitment is and has suffered ever since mark hughes was shown the door and Richo who gave his all to our club was run out by pappas and not replaced, Ello who was team manager now does it all and its impossible,we need a profesional specialist and most other teams have 1.
Also im sick of preseasons with virtually no news and no way to ask questions,if anyone can remember the ask Richo a question,we need something like that back.
So if anyone feels there are issues,such as 1year if your 30 type things,now is the time to act, sam skontos will make a difference.
 
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handyman2190 said:
Already has, the goat signed for 2 years now leaving after1, knight rumoured to be in his sights, AR confided in him and still does, im willing to bet he had a talk about the 1 year we offered and bennet told him to look after his pocket, bennett has a track record and i for 1 wasnt that happy he came, bennett only looks after bennett, dont be surprised if paulo goes as well
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C'mon Handy, you gotta let this paranoia go. You were one of the main ones last year saying how Knight was a dud and how our salary cap was hamstrung by signings like Knight, Cartwright, Mansour etc etc. And by the way, I agreed with that.


Why you going full 180 into panic mode? If Bennett takes Knight off our hands he's done us a massive favour

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Lol, the goat and Knight aren't problems at all, better for souths if they go actually.
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Handy, listen to Southsport, this season he seems to be talking a whole lot of sense
 
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BotanyBorn&Bred said:
C'mon Handy, you gotta let this paranoia go. You were one of the main ones last year saying how Knight was a dud and how our salary cap was hamstrung by signings like Knight, Cartwright, Mansour etc etc. And by the way, I agreed with that.


Why you going full 180 into panic mode? If Bennett takes Knight off our hands he's done us a massive favour



Handy, listen to Southsport, this season he seems to be talking a whole lot of sense
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Ok i dont mind if knight goes but i dont want to lose paulo, as you may have read im supporting sam skontos for the board, just 1 change the reasons ive already mentioned
 
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BotanyBorn&Bred said:
C'mon Handy, you gotta let this paranoia go. You were one of the main ones last year saying how Knight was a dud and how our salary cap was hamstrung by signings like Knight, Cartwright, Mansour etc etc. And by the way, I agreed with that.


Why you going full 180 into panic mode? If Bennett takes Knight off our hands he's done us a massive favour



Handy, listen to Southsport, this season he seems to be talking a whole lot of sense
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That's a worry, you agreed with me again!!!
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handyman2190 said:
Ok i dont mind if knight goes but i dont want to lose paulo, as you may have read im supporting sam skontos for the board, just 1 change the reasons ive already mentioned
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I'd keep Paulo too, he can score tries running backwards!. :D
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Rabbits20 said:
Souths, Latrell blame Roosters for backlash
Danny Weidler
By Danny Weidler
February 27, 2022 — 5.30am


Latrell Mitchell said a lot this week, but the line that should be a concern for the game and the NRL is his belief that he is not supported, and almost a loner, in rugby league.

Mitchell made his views known on the state of the game, in particular that the aggression had gone out of rugby league and that we “may as well play Oztag”. Those thoughts are valid and controversial at the same time.

They echo what players say privately, but they are headline worthy because of Mitchell’s last act on the field: an unfortunate shot on his close mate Joey Manu that resulted in a major injury for the Roosters superstar and left Mitchell with a six-game ban.

The pile-on that followed the Mitchell-Manu incident was unprecedented. Mitchell was treated like a criminal in some quarters, some even saying he did it deliberately. The commentary around it ended some long-term friendships in the game. And here is where Mitchell feels alone.

“I never had many mates anyway,” was his response to a question about finding out who his supporters really are.

Souths and Mitchell are well aware of the power of the Roosters and the influence they have over sections of the media. The club – or individuals at it – are experts at back-grounding the media, and they benefit enormously from those relationships.

Mitchell and Souths believe that influence was used to attack the star fullback; that any chance the tackle could have been viewed as an accident was overrun by the Roosters pushing another version of events in the media. That’s why Mitchell feels isolated.

Then there is another layer. Mitchell’s departure from the Roosters following their 2019 premiership still angers many at Bondi Junction. Some believe a third straight title in 2020 was achievable with him in their line-up.

When I spoke to Mitchell during the week, he made the observation that “there’s a bit of fuel there that youse used against me”. It’s clear Mitchell has trust issues with the media and, in some instances, he has valid concerns. Mitchell didn’t like the way my story was promoted or presented about him having a go at the NRL – and he is entitled to feel like that.

Of the 15 interviews Mitchell did on Tuesday, it would be hard to find a journalist who did not appreciate that he fronted up and spoke from the heart. It was a mature option from Mitchell, who, in the past, has done his best to avoid the media. He also knows the power of the media, and his management has signed him up to Fox Sports, an organisation he has had issues with.

Fox was less than thrilled that Mitchell gave his best views to rivals, but Mitchell and Souths know if he is in a battle, sometimes it’s good to have an ally. It is hard to forget the rage of some Roosters in round 24 last year. It all sets up for a blockbuster round-three clash.
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What a load of cods - Mitchell was rightfully suspended - he had 4 non similar offences in 2022 which attract 20% loading each (80%).

Grade 3 wreckless tackle 500 points x 80% - 900 points less 25% discount - 675 points - so 6 games and 75 carryovers

No use blaming anyone else but himself.
 
BradS

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handyman2190 said:
Already has, the goat signed for 2 years now leaving after1, knight rumoured to be in his sights, AR confided in him and still does, im willing to bet he had a talk about the 1 year we offered and bennet told him to look after his pocket, bennett has a track record and i for 1 wasnt that happy he came, bennett only looks after bennett, dont be surprised if paulo goes as well
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Knight is no value

AR was on his last legs

Paulo is not showing the potential to match the hype

nichols is good but not replaceable

The cap freed up on all these guys for 2023 will be a good thing for the team
 
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