Revealed: The staggering punishment Souths may hit Latrell Mitchell with as his white powder picture pushes livid membership over the sting

Troubled NRL star Latrell Mitchell might be fined as a lot as $250,000 by the Rabbitohs after his white powder picture in a Dubbo lodge room reportedly pushed livid membership officers over the sting.

Mitchell, 27, additionally has till August 22 to reply to a breach discover in relation to an alleged breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an Integrity Unit investigation into the matter.

The seemingly end result if Mitchell accepts the breach is a one-game ban – to be served in spherical one in all 2025 – and a nice of round $20,000 for bringing the sport into disrepute.

South Sydney will then hand down their very own sanctions – and they’re tipped to be fierce.

Mitchell is on a contract of roughly $1million a season – and he could lose as much as 1 / 4 of that if fed-up officers punish him severely, in line with Information Corp.

He’s anticipated to be a handed a last warning and can see his contract revised with various strict behavioural clauses he should adhere to.

It follows a season to neglect for Mitchell, who has solely featured in 11 video games for the Rabbitohs on account of damage and suspension.

Premiership heavyweights within the eyes of many consultants earlier than a ball was kicked, the Bunnies will miss the NRL high eight once more after coach Jason Demetriou was sacked in April.

Mitchell has at occasions been a magnet for controversy – he was suspended for 3 matches following a late elbow on Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson after which engaged in a confrontation with Anthony Mundine which dragged on for weeks following the Spencer Leniu and Ezra Mam racism saga.

Throw in his expletive-laden put up sport Triple M interview adopted by his public disagreement with NRL 360 host Braith Anasta at a Sydney restaurant – and it comprehensible that membership officers have had sufficient.

‘Trell Mit’ did assist the NSW Blues win the Origin collection with a commanding efficiency in sport two on the MCG – solely to then get injured towards the Eels in an incident that noticed him dominated out for the remainder of the season.

The return of Wayne Bennett to the membership in 2025 as head coach may go an extended approach to making certain Mitchell will not be sacked.

They share an in depth bond and Bennett is trying ahead to once more working with the Indigenous position mannequin.

‘I will probably be there for him and I hope I can provide them [South Sydney] the assistance that he wants,’ Bennett mentioned just lately.

‘I’ve tasks right here [at the Dolphins]. He’s in good palms and he is an effective individual. I’ve loads of time for Latrell.

‘South Sydney will deal with the matter. They’re an excellent membership and they’ll get it proper with Latrell.’