V’landys pushes for more ‘mini Bankwest stadiums’:
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/11/25/vlandys-pushes-for-more-mini-bankwest-stadiums/
Suaalii tug-of-war over with South Sydney set to release star teen:
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/su...set-to-release-star-teen-20201125-p56hqn.html
Looks like the Suaalii saga is finally coming to and end and he's going to f**k off. It's obviously not the way we all wanted it to go but it is what it is and honestly, the kid isn't the right fit for our club. This guy hasn't even played against men yet he has all of a sudden become one of my most hated playrs.
As I have said in the past, don't let the door hit you on the way out Joseph.
Anyway, onto better news, from Sporting News,
South Sydney Rabbitohs duo Latrell Mitchell and Junior Tatola reportedly set to re-sign on long-term deals
South Sydney Rabbitohs duo
Latrell Mitchell and Junior Tatola are reportedly set to sign long-term contract extensions in the coming weeks, in a huge boost for the club.
Latrell had a bumpy season, but showed that he has what it takes to be an elite fullback in the NRL and will look to sure up his future before the end of the year.
The 23-year old finished the year with four tries and 11 try assists in 14 games, before succumbing to a
hamstring injury that ended his season.
And according to senior reporter Dean Ritchie on the
Big Sports Breakfast, the former Roosters premiership-winner will sign a new deal very soon.
“Latrell is in the midst of contract talks – the only sticking point is whether it is two or three years, or whether there is an option there for a third year, and who gets that option whether it’s the club or the player," he said.
"I don’t think there is any doubt Latrell will stay there. They had put about $500,000 aside for Suaalii, so once it was agreed upon that he wouldn’t be at Souths next year, that money was used elsewhere."
But the fullback isn't the only one who is set to stay at the Rabbitohs for the next few seasons.
After a breakout season in the front-row, Junior Tatola is eyeing off a new deal with the club as they begin negotiations with his management.
"Junior Tatola is another one - he had a big year this year, played 21 games and averaged 106m per game," Ritchie said.
"He’s looking at a two or three-year deal as well, and they have just started talks with Junior Tatola’s manager.
"Terrific player, and I think you will find in the next week or so – unless there is a major hiccup late – that Souths will be able to announce deals for Latrell and Junior that would keep them there up to potentially 2024."
It would be a huge boost for the Rabbitohs, who also
re-signed local junior Keaon Koloamatangi until the end of 2023 on Monday.
