Top Naija News: Nigerian News, Breaking News Nigeria and World News Top Naija News is a daily news publication in Nigeria, delivering the latest breaking news in Nigeria and around the world.
Latrell Mitchell has spoken of his regret at his one-match suspension as South Sydney fight to play finals.
The star fullback accepted the ban after he elbowed Tyson Frizell in the back during the side’s 29-10 loss.
“I’m disappointed, not only just because of the game but also in myself,” Mitchell told 9news.
READ MORE: ‘Unfair’ moment Australia turned on jiggling Jenneke
READ MORE: ‘Abusive’: Spain football hammered for ‘gross’ post
READ MORE: Gallen rips Manly for baffling $2.4m decision
“I’ve worked really hard to get this stuff out of my game and then (my) brain snaps.
“I’ve tried to mature a lot, I haven’t had an incident since ’21 in that incident with Joey Manu so I’ve worked really hard to get myself back to playing footy and getting that stuff out of (my game), the grubby stuff.”
Mitchell went on to say there’s no bad blood between him and Frizell over the incident.
Stream the NRL premiership 2023 live and free on 9Now
“I messaged him straight after the game, I was very apologetic and he knows that,” he said.
“We get on really well.”
Souths coach under pressure over rumblings
South Sydney have the bye this weekend, with Mitchell missing the final round game against the Sydney Roosters. If the Rabbitohs lose it’s unlikely they’ll play finals, ending Mitchell’s season.
The Origin gun spoke of his regret in missing that highly anticipated fixture.
“It’s what people buy tickets for to come and see,” he said.
“I put bums on seats and that’s just the game that everyone wants to come and watch.
“We go back to that sin bin Sunday and that was just a game you want to be a part of and a game everyone wants to watch. It just burns me I can’t be there to play that game.”
