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Mitchell is contracted to the end of 2027 at Souths and is reportedly earning around $1.1 million per season.<\/p>\n
But when he signed that deal he was paid \u2018fullback money\u2019.<\/p>\n
The problem is, he\u2019s now looking like he\u2019ll permanently finish his career in the centres where he\u2019s rated arguably the best in the world when fit and firing.<\/p>\n
Mitchell, for the third season in a row, played less than 13 games for Souths after being hampered by various injuries including a nerve issue which kept him out for months.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the Rabbitohs are now grappling with justifying paying an injury-prone player more than a million dollars a season to play in the outside backs.<\/p>\n
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Reborn playmaker may be finished at Manly as stars rise after brutal twist \u2014 Whispers<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018He\u2019s not a million-dollar prop\u2019: Broncos under fire for huge contract offer<\/a><\/p>\n Journalist Paul Crawley said on NRL 360 on Tuesday night that Souths should have a good think about Mitchell\u2019s future at the club after another disappointing season. <\/p>\n \u201cHe needs to find a way to get on top of things because he\u2019s off contract on November 1. It would be irresponsible of South Sydney to make an offer to Latrell any time soon, because you can\u2019t trust him on what\u2019s been there in the past,\u201d Crawley said. <\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think you can offer him the deal that he\u2019s obviously worth at his best right now. I think it would be irresponsible. <\/p>\n \u201cIf he wants to stay at Souths, and they want to keep him, well then he has to come out next year and say, \u2018this is as fit as I\u2019ve been, and this is the reason why you should give me that extension\u2019.\u201d <\/p>\n Crawley explained that if Mitchell wanted a mega deal, he may even have to move to a struggling club like the Tigers who would be prepared to pay overs to get the star.<\/p>\n NRL 360 host Braith Anasta questioned whether Souths would be brave enough to let Mitchell go.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat you\u2019re saying is a massive call about Latrell. Do you think that they would make that call?\u201d Anasta asked. <\/p>\n \u201cI think South Sydney would do everything they can to give Latrell the opportunity to stay.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019m saying it would be irresponsible right now to offer Latrell an extension on what we\u2019ve seen because if that\u2019s going to be your marquee man, he\u2019s got to be on the field and he\u2019s got to be fit,\u201d Crawley replied. <\/p>\n Latrell Mitchell\u2019s future at Souths is in the spotlight.Source: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n